In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind, Ramadan, is a Mercy. When we contemplate about this month we inevitably think about the revelation of the Qur’an because it was revealed to the Messenger of Allaah peace and blessings be upon him during the month of Ramadan. The Qur’an is no ordinary book and true believers understand this well. The revelation of the Qur’an is also important to take note it was not revealed straight away within one sitting, not to scare but to be planted firmly in the heart and understood. It is a book to contemplate and reflect over and to go back to over and over again. It is not to be read once or twice but to take with you almost wherever

The Qur'an has the power and force to literally change lives if carefully pondered. However, if not properly dealt with, it will touch neither the heart nor the soul. When Prophet Muhammad complained to Allah about people who do not deal properly with the Qur’an, he probably meant those who read with their eyes only, but block their hearts and senses. 'And the Messenger said, 'O My Lord, my people have dealt with this Recital by deserting it.' (Qur’an 25:30) Notice that the Messenger did not say that his people had deserted the Qur’an completely. Rather, they deal with it in a manner equivalent to desertion. They read it but they do not understand it. They memorize it but they do

I asked myself, what are some reasons that people are not so excited about reading and reflecting on the Quran? Well, here's one answer that came to my mind. One of the tricks of Shaytan is to make us think that if we can at least just do the bare minimum, then we are okay and we will make it to Paradise. For example, to really convince us about that, the Shaytan will whisper in our heads: 'You have so many things to do. You have a job to maintain. You have 5 kids to feed and take care of. You have multiple errands a day. Do you really have that much time for the Quran? Don't worry, you'll be okay. And look masha'Allah you are praying 5 times a day and so Allah must be al