The Meaning of Tadarus Alquran is Understanding and Studying, Along with Its Etiquette and Benefits

Kapanlagi.com - Alquran is a holy book and a guide to life for Muslims. And the activity of reading the Quran itself is called Tadarus. And the meaning of Tadarus Alquran is an activity of reading, studying, understanding and reviewing together.

Reading the Quran or Tadarus Alquran can not only guide us, but also provide peace in life. Tadarus Alquran is also something that can give us rewards and be a guide for us both in this world and in the hereafter.

So, for KLovers who want to learn the meaning of Tadarus Alquran. Here is an explanation of the meaning of Tadarus Alquran, which is to study along with the benefits and etiquette in Tadarus Alquran.

1. Understanding Tadarus Alquran

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As previously explained, the meaning of tadarus Alquran is an activity of studying, analyzing, and delving together where tadarus activity can maintain the truth in reading the Quran and maintaining the memorization of the Quran for those who do it.

The purpose of tadarus is not only to read, but also to pay attention to the moral messages in the Quran itself. Quoted from the book Majalah Madrasatul Quran Times Edition 1: The Virtue of Tadarus Alquran written by the MQ Times Editorial (2019: 18-19) is included in a hadith of the Prophet which reads,

"Indeed, Jibril comes down every night of Ramadan to conduct tadarus Alquran with the Prophet. In another narration, the Prophet reads, while Jibril listens."

2. Etiquette in Tadarus Alquran

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Not only knowing the meaning of tadarus Alquran is to study Alquran, but KLovers can also learn how to behave when reciting Alquran. And here are some manners that KLovers can do before reading Alquran.

1. Perform Wudu

The first etiquette of tadarus Alquran in Islam is to purify oneself with wudu as when performing prayer. In the Alquran, Surah Al Waqiah verses 77-79 explain that no one touches the Alquran except for the purified servants.

"And this is indeed a noble Quran, in a preserved Book (Lauh Mahfuzh), none but the purified servants touch it." (QS. Al-Waqiah verses 77-79)

2. Seek Protection with Prayer

The second etiquette of tadarus Alquran in Islam is to seek protection from Satan by reciting a prayer. It is explained that the second etiquette of tadarus Alquran in Islam can be done by reciting Taawuz.

3. Recite Slowly

Another etiquette of tadarus Alquran is to recite it slowly or not in a hurry. The etiquette of tadarus Alquran is emphasized in the Alquran, Surah al-Muzzammil verse 4 which reads,

"or a little more, and recite the Quran slowly and distinctly." (QS. Surah Al-Muzzammil verse 4)

4. Do Not Raise Your Voice

The fourth etiquette of tadarus Alquran is not to raise one's voice, which is a form of worship in remembering the Divine. Regarding the etiquette of tadarus Alquran in Islam, Allah SWT emphasized in the Alquran, Surah Al Araf verse 205 which reads,

"And remember your Lord within yourself in humility and in fear without loudness in words in the mornings and in the afternoons, and be not of those who are neglectful." (QS. Surah Al-Araf verse 205)

5. Understand Its Meaning

The next etiquette of tadarus Alquran is to understand its meaning and be able to follow all the commands given by Allah SWT in the Alquran. The etiquette of tadarus Alquran is emphasized in the Alquran, Surah Al-Ahzab verse 2 which reads,

"And follow what has been revealed to you from your Lord. Indeed, Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted." (QS. Surah Al-Ahzab verse 2)

6. Able to Learn from It

Then try to learn the knowledge read and understood from every verse of the Alquran. The Alquran is a perfect holy book that contains all knowledge. Therefore, we are able to gain knowledge and practice it. This is emphasized by Allah SWT in the Alquran, Surah Ibrahim verse 52 which reads,

"And this is a Book which We have revealed as a blessing; so follow it and be righteous, that you may receive mercy." (QS. Surah Ibrahim verse 52)

7. Pay Attention Carefully

The last etiquette of tadarus Alquran is to be able to pay attention carefully, especially when listening to the recitation of the Alquran. This is emphasized in Surah Al-Araf verse 204, Allah SWT commands to be silent and pay attention carefully,

"So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy." (QS. Surah Al-Araf verse 204)

3. Prayer After Reciting Alquran

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After knowing the etiquette of reciting Alquran, KLovers also need to know the prayer after reciting Alquran. Yes, there are several prayers that KLovers can do after reciting Alquran. And here are those prayers.

1. "Shadaqallahul Adzim"

Meaning: Allah is truly great and true.

2. "Subhanakallahumma Wabihamdika Asyhadu Alla Ilaha Illa Anta Astaghfiruka Wa Atubu Ilaik."

Meaning: Glory be to You, O Allah, and I praise You. There is no god but You. I ask for forgiveness and repent to You.

3. "Allahummarhamni bilquran. Waj'alhu lii imaman wa nuran wa hudan wa rohmah. Allahumma dzakkirni minhu maa nasiitu wa 'allimnii minhu maa jahiltu warzuqnii tilawatahu aana-allaili wa'atrofannahaar waj'alhu li hujatan ya rabbal 'alamin."

Meaning: O Allah, have mercy on me with the Quran. Make it a leader, a light, a guide, and a mercy for me. O Allah, remind me of what I have forgotten from it. Teach me what I do not know from it. Give me the ability to read it all night and day. Make it my companion, O Lord of the worlds.

4. "Allohummaftah 'alayya hikmataka wansyur 'alayya rohmataka wa dzakkirnii maanasiitu yaa dzal jalaali wal ikhroomi"

Meaning: O Allah, open Your wisdom to me, spread Your mercy on me, and remind me of what I forget, O Lord of Majesty and Honor.

4. Benefits of Reciting Alquran

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And the final explanation of the meaning of Quranic recitation is to learn, by knowing the benefits of Quranic recitation. Yes, reading the Quran will give us extraordinary benefits for our lives, both for your life in this world and in the hereafter. And here are the benefits of reciting the Quran.

1. Good for Physical and Mental Health

The first benefit of Quranic recitation is very good for physical and mental health. By reading the Quran, it can be a cure for physical ailments and calm the heart. Even Allah SWT said,

"And We send down of the Qur'an that which is healing and mercy for the believers" (QS Al-Israa': 82).

2. Far from Misguidance

Another benefit of Quranic recitation is that it keeps us away from the misguidance of the world and the temptation of the accursed Satan. People who regularly read the Quran will not go astray and perish. As Allah SWT said,

"Then if there comes to you guidance from Me, then whoever follows My guidance will neither go astray [in the world] nor suffer [in the Hereafter]" (QS Thaahaa: 123).

3. Makes the House Brighter

By the Prophet Muhammad SAW, the benefit of Quranic recitation in the house is likened to a human being. The Prophet shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam said,

"The example of a house in which Allah is remembered and the house in which Allah is not remembered is like that of the living and the dead".

4. Provides Intercession in the Hereafter

Reciting the Quran can bring goodness and glory that has never been imagined by humans before, even on the Day of Judgment with great glory.
As a hadith states,

"Read the Quran because on the Day of Judgment it will come as an intercessor for its readers" (HR. Muslim)

5. Protected from Satan

The benefit of Quranic recitation can also protect the house from jinn and Satan, KLovers. Explained in a surah, Allah SWT said,

"Indeed, Satan is an enemy to you; so take him as an enemy. He only invites his party to be among the companions of the Blaze" (QS Faathir: 6).

6. Obtaining Glory

And the final benefit of Quranic recitation is obtaining glory in this world and in the hereafter. Even this has been written in a hadith that says,

"Whoever reads the Quran and acts upon what is in it, on the Day of Judgment his parents will be given a crown to wear whose light is like the light of the sun, and his parents will be given garments which far surpass everything to be found in this world. They will ask, 'Why have we been given this to wear?' It will be said, 'Because your child used to read Quran'.
" (HR. Abu Daud)

That is the explanation of the meaning of Quranic recitation as learning. However, in addition to knowing the meaning of Quranic recitation, KLovers can also learn the etiquette of reciting the Quran and the benefits of Quranic recitation.

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