ITQAN - Institute of Training for Quranic Applications
The prerequisites of guidance from the Qur’ān are quite evident. Recitation of the Qur’ān, contemplation over its Verses and implementation at individual and collective levels are the pressing demands that have been clearly mentioned in the Qur’ān. Added to this is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The Almighty Allah has extended the firm support in the form of these two reliable sources, that is Qur’ān and Sunnah. The Qur’ān is Allah’s words whereas the Sunnah is Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)’s life characterised by Allah’s words. With these essentials in view, the Academy is organizing Qur’ān and Hadith studies courses, both On and Offline under the banner of ITQAN, that is Institute of Training for Quranic Applications.
The Qur’ān has been revealed is the Book of Guidance for the entire humanity. For getting the required guidance from this Divine Book there are certain prerequisites. Of them all is forming strong bonding with the Book is pivotal. That is living with the Qur’ān is very much organic in nature. It is as true as living with essentials of life. The very reason being, things related to us have been made beneficial, be it water or air so is the case of this Qur’ān. The One who made these essentials beneficial and provided that in ample, has revealed it. You can simply equate the blessings with Qur’ān or can summarize that the Qur’ān is as beneficial to us as the things around us blessed by the Creator.
That is the very reason why the Qur’ān has been made a benchmark and a testimony to one’s faith and a criterion to achieve success in both the worlds. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said:
- The best of you are those who learn the Qur’ān and teach it. (Bukhari)
- A Person who has nothing of the Qur’ān in his heart is like a ruined house (Tirmidhi)
- Indeed, Allah raises, through this Book, some peoples and lowers others. (Muslim)
- The Qur’ān is evidence for you or against you. (Muslim).
The Quranic Studies Methodology
- Right and desirable way of recitation of the Qur’ān shall be adopted.
- The historical background, period of revelation and the subject matter of every Chapter (Surah) shall be studied.
- For collective study of the Quran a maximum of ten verses from the lengthy Chapter shall be selected to provide more space for reflection and discussion.
- After the recitation and translation, discussion shall be carried out on the main points of the verses.
- Before conclusion, efforts shall be made to specify important points for reflection and later consideration.
- Efforts shall also be made to highlight the important ideas and fundamentals of the verses to implement them in individual and collective levels.
- Before the commencement of the study, the participants shall be allowed to concisely narrate important points highlighted in the previous week.
Hadith Studies Methodology
- A brief discussion shall be carried out on the science of Hadith.
- The life and achievements of the Narrator {Companion of the Prophet (pbuh)} shall be briefly discussed.
- Focus shall be on proper recitation of the Arabic text of Hadith.
- A mutual discussion shall be carried out in view of the meaning and understanding of Hadith.
- Practical tips shall be noted down from Hadith to implement at individual levels.
- In view of the meanings and interpretations of Hadith, efforts shall be made to apply them to the present conditions.
Islamic Courses
Islamic Courses are being conducted for educating as well as empowering the young and adults alike. This includes, adult education, Courses on Seerah of Prophets of Islam (pbuh), washing and shrouding of the deceased (Ghusl Mayyit and Takfeen) etc.