Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimuhu wa Atharuhu fi al-Nufus fi Daw al-Kitab wa al-Sunna

Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimuhu wa Atharuhu fi al-Nufus fi Daw al-Kitab wa al-Sunna (The Greatness of the Quran, Its Veneration, and Its Impact on Souls in the Light of the Book and the Sunna) is a treatise by the Saudi scholar Saeed bin Wahf al-Qahtani (d. 1440 AH / 2018 CE) examining the station of the Quran, its divine attributes, its psychological and spiritual effects, and the obligations and etiquettes of reciting, memorizing, and teaching it Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….

Background and Composition

The book was authored as part of al-Qahtani's collected writings series Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu…. The author completed the manuscript on the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 Jumada al-Thaniyah 1428 AH (4 July 2007 CE) Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu…. Al-Qahtani stated that he prepared the work as a concise guide summarizing what a Muslim needs regarding knowledge of the Quran, grounding all discussions in scriptural evidence from the Quran and the Prophetic Sunna Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu…. He also noted drawing extensively upon the assessments and preferred legal and creedal rulings (taqrirat wa-tarjihat) of his teacher, Abd al-Aziz ibn Abd Allah ibn Baz Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….

Structure and Contents

The work is organized into sixteen thematic chapters (mabahith) Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu…+1:

1. Definition of the Quran (Mafhum al-Quran al-Azim): Defining the Quran according to Sunni orthodoxy as the uncreated word of Allah in letter and meaning Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
2. Revelation in Ramadan (al-Quran al-Azim unzila fi shahr Ramadan): Addressing the descent of the revelation during Ramadan and on the Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr) Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
3. The Greatness and Attributes of the Quran (Azamat al-Quran al-Karim wa-sifatuh): Covering its universal address, inimitability (ijaz), guidance, healing, and light Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
4. Impact on Souls and Hearts (Tathir al-Quran fi al-nufus wa-al-qulub): Classifying the various manifestations of the Quran's emotional and spiritual effects Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
5. Contemplation of the Quran (Tadabbur al-Quran al-Azim): The necessity of reflecting deeply on its meanings Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
6. Virtue of Recitation (Fadl tilawat al-Quran al-lafziyya): The rewards attached to verbal recitation Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
7. Recitation in Prayer (Fadl qiraat al-Quran fi al-salat): The special virtue of reciting it during ritual prayer Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
8. Learning, Teaching, and Study (Fadl taallum al-Quran wa-talimihi wa-mudarosatih): The merits of studying and transmitting the Quran Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
9. Virtue of the Practicing Hafiz (Fadl hafiz al-Quran al-amil bih): The status of memorizers who implement its injunctions Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
10. Virtues of Specific Chapters (Fadail suwar muayyana mukhasasa): Traditions concerning particular surahs Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
11. Obligation of Acting upon the Quran (Wujub al-amal bi-al-Quran wa-bayan fadlih): Practical adherence to its rulings and commandments Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
12. Regular Revision and Retention (al-Amr bi-taahhud al-Quran wa-murajaatih): The command to frequently review memorized portions to prevent forgetting Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
13. Etiquettes of Recitation (Adab tilawat al-Quran al-Azim): Prescribed conduct and physical and spiritual preparation for reading Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
14. Character of the Sincere Practitioner (Akhlaq al-amil li-Llah bi-al-Quran): The moral qualities of one who serves the Quran solely for Allah's sake Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
15. Character of Worldly Motivated Practitioners (Akhlaq al-amil li-al-dunya bi-al-Quran): Warnings regarding those who seek worldly gain through religious study Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….
16. Character of the Quran Teacher (Akhlaq muallim al-Quran): The pedagogical and ethical responsibilities of instructors Azamat al-Quran wa Tazimu….