Sure, Only About Rewards: Here Are 7 Benefits of Listening to the Quran in Daily Life That You Need to Know

The Shiro Corporation - The Quran plays a central role in a Muslim's spiritual journey. This holy book serves as a source of wisdom, a guide to life, and an outpouring of mercy for all of humanity.

Muslims are strongly encouraged to make reading the Quran a regular habit and to strive to implement its contents. This will undoubtedly bring various benefits, both for life in this world and in the hereafter.

Allah Ta'ala said in the Qur'an, as quoted from the Daarut Tauhiid website:

"Surely, the Qur'an guides to the straightest path and gives good news to the believers who perform good deeds that they will receive great rewards." (QS Al-Isra: 9).

This verse clearly asserts that the Quran is the guide to truth. It also brings good news for every believer who performs righteous deeds, promising an abundant and infinite reward.

Interestingly, the benefits of the Quran are not limited to its readers. There are countless virtues that a Muslim can experience when listening to the recitation of the sacred verses of the Quran.

According to the explanation from the Riwaq Alqura page, the scholars agree that consistently listening to the verses of the Qur'an will bring peace and tranquility to the heart. This will also make the heart feel increasingly closer to the Creator.

In addition to receiving rewards from Allah Ta'ala, here are some extraordinary benefits when you listen to the recitation of the Quran.

1. Seeking Blessings from Allah

Listening attentively to the recitation of the Quran is one of the ways to attain Allah's mercy. This is as stated in the Quran by Him:

"And when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention to it so that you may receive mercy." (QS Al-A'raf: 204)

This verse serves as a reminder of how great Allah's mercy is for His servants who listen to divine words with devotion.

2. Earn Multiple Times the Reward

Every letter in the recitation of the Qur'an has a reward of goodness. Even one letter brings ten rewards, and Allah SWT multiplies these rewards for whomever He wishes. Listening to the Qur'an with sincerity becomes a virtuous deed whose rewards continue to flow.

3. Opening the Door of Guidance

The Quran is a guide for people of faith who strive to implement its teachings. Listening to the recitation of these sacred verses is a path towards guidance and success from Allah SWT. As mentioned in His statement:

"Truly, this Qur'an guides to the straightest path and gives good news to the believers who do good deeds that they will receive great rewards." (QS Al-Isra: 9)

The story of Prophet's companion, Umar bin Khattab, serves as a true example of how the reading of the Quran is capable of guiding a person towards the truth.

4. Stay away from doubts and desires

Those who frequently listen to the Quran will be distanced from doubtful matters (syubhat) and seductive lusts (syahwat) that lead to ruin. The Quran guides to the right path, strengthens faith, and keeps one away from sin. The Quran states:

"O people who have believed, repent to Allah with sincere repentance. Perhaps your Lord will remove from you your misdeeds and admit you into gardens beneath which rivers flow [on] the Day when Allah does not disgrace the Prophet and those who believed with him. Their light runs on before them and to their right; they say, 'Our Lord, perfect for us our light and forgive us. Indeed, You are over all things competent.'" (Quran 66:8)

5. Becoming a Path to Heaven and Being Saved from the Torment of Hell

Listening sincerely to the Quran is believed to be able to erase diseases of the heart and provide peace of the soul. These sacred verses become medicine for the heart and body, and at the same time serve as the path to salvation leading to heaven and away from the torment of hellfire.

6. Promoting a Nobler Character

The teachings of the Qur'an provide comprehensive guidelines on ethics and behavior. Regularly listening to its verses serves as a reminder to always strive to become a person of noble character, upholding goodness, and avoiding condemnable traits.

7. Increase Concentration and Focus in Worship

The habit of listening to the Quran helps strengthen memorization of its verses. This is very beneficial for increasing concentration in prayer because familiar recitation is easier to contemplate during worship.

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