بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - شَوَّال الْمُكَرَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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07:46 PM
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09:45 PM
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02:00 PM
Khatm Al-Quran
ختم القرآن
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Khatm al-Quran refers to the "Completion of the Quran," the act of reading or reciting the entire Holy Book from the first surah to the last. This is a common practice during the month of Ramadan, where Muslims aim to complete the Khatm at least once, often through the nightly Taraweeh prayers. Reaching the end of the Quran is a joyous spiritual milestone, usually followed by a "Dua al-Khatm," in which the believer asks for the Quran's guidance, mercy, and intercession in the Hereafter, celebrating their renewed connection with the Divine word. Completing the Quran is a significant achievement. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah will have a good deed for it, and a good deed is multiplied tenfold" (Tirmidhi). Completing the entire Quran brings immense reward. The practice of completing the Quran in Ramadan is particularly emphasized. Jibril would review the Quran with the Prophet every year in Ramadan, and in his final year, he reviewed it twice (Bukhari). The companions would complete the Quran in Ramadan regularly. Taraweeh prayers often involve completing the Quran over the month. The Khatm is often followed by a special supplication (du'a al-khatm). The believer asks Allah to make the Quran a proof for them, not against them, and to grant them its intercession on the Day of Judgment. They ask for understanding, implementation, and the ability to live by its teachings. For believers, completing the Quran is not just about finishing a reading; it is about renewing their relationship with the Book of Allah. They reflect on its meanings, seek to implement its teachings, and draw closer to Allah through its recitation. The Khatm is also an opportunity for community. In many mosques, the completion of the Quran is celebrated, especially during Ramadan. The community comes together to recite, make du'a, and share in the blessing. The believer strives to complete the Quran regularly, not just in Ramadan. Many aim to complete it once a month, or at least once a year. The regular engagement with the Quran keeps the heart connected to Allah and the mind grounded in guidance. The ultimate purpose of the Quran is guidance. The believer does not just recite it; they seek to understand it and live by it. The completion of the Quran is a milestone, but the real goal is to embody its teachings in daily life. The believer asks Allah to make the Quran a light for their heart, a guide for their life, and a companion in their grave, and to grant them the intercession of the Quran on the Day of Judgment.
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