Promoting the Spirit of Memorising Al Quran on Holiday, Students of Tazkia IIBS Participate in Al-Quran Motivation Seminar
Tazkia International Islamic Boarding School (IIBS) invited all of its students to attend Al Quran Motivation Seminar with the theme "Live Happily with Al-Quran" (22 & 28/12) on holiday. Ustadz Istihsan Arif Al-Fudhaily, Lc., a hafidz of 30 juz and a Qari 'on Ammar TV, presented as a main speaker. Students were invited to explore the meaning and find happiness with the Quran.
Often, there was a feeling of reluctance and laziness when it comes to read the Quran because one does not really enjoy each letter, Ustadz Istihsan said. This feeling might become a characteristic when one is controlled by the devil. In fact, the companions of Rasulullah SAW who had tight schedule tried to read the whole Quran completely in a short period of time, namely three days.
"Persistence in reading the Quran could augment our deeds on the Day of Judgment", he said.
Furthermore, perseverance in reading the Quran will also provide more intercession and help. He told that this could help improve other lessons. Therefore, the spirit of protecting and memorising Al-Quran should be maintained. Do not let that spirit lose compared to other people who might have physical or other deficiencies. "We might not feel the pleasure and the blessing of reciting the Quran today, however, we would perceive it as long as we carry on with the Quran," he revealed.
Ustadz Istihsan had recited the Quran at the age of 10, even though his main goal was not to memorise 30 juz. At the time, he just wanted to read the Quran well like a Qari 'on a TV channel he watched. He admitted the process is not easy, because it takes struggle and calm.
The prayers of his parents were his main motivation. In 2010, finally, he won the 1st place in a national tahfidz competition and was able to perform the Umrah pilgrimage afterwards. "The main key when memorising Al-Quran is persistence and sincerity because of Allah. Now we may think that Allah's gift (crown in the hereafter) is an illusion, hovewer it is a wonderful joy, " explained Ustadz Istihsan.
He reminded students to do murajaah relentlessly and try to manage their schedule well. Also, avoiding wasting time with useless activities. He ordered that memorising the Quran becomes the best ticket to take parents to Allah's Heaven as well as Islamic boarding school has been the best environment for reciting Al-Quran.
The process of memorising the Quran does not need to be fast, but it must be correct. You should have a mutqin and dhabit memorisation," ordered Ustadz Istihsan.
He noted that the most glorious holiday is a vacation with the Quran. If you feel bored reading, then try switching to listening. Still, the most significant thing is to make the Quran a part of everyday life. (nai / lil)