"Read, in the name of thy Lord who created, man from a clot. Read, for your Lord is most Generous, who teaches by means of the pen, teaches man what they know not," (al-'Alaq: 1-5)
These verses mark the commencement of revelation on last of the Prophets, Muhammad (PBUH) through the Angel Gabriel, in a place named “Cave of Hira” in Makkah more than fourteen hundred years ago. That was the beginning of a revolutionary religion now referred as Islam.
It is quite conceivable that a religion whose very base comprises of nothing else but a commandment of “Read” by Allah Almighty, the religion that Allah Almighty chooses to keep humanity on the path of guidance till The Day of Resurrection, how much focus it lays on reading and learning.
As far as Islam is concerned, this very learning should start from nothing other than holy Quran itself, because it is deemed as the finest source of guidance humanity can ever bestowed with. Look at this verse for reference:
Al-Baqara (2:231) …..He sent down to you the book and Wisdom, for your instruction. And fear Allah and know that Allah is well acquainted with all things.
Another historical fact is evident of Islam’s focus on learning and reading. The very first battle followers of Islam had to fight with non-believers (comprising of elite of the strongest tribe Quraish in Makkah) is referred as “The battle of Badar”.
With Allah Almighty’s graciousness and help, Muslims won this war and imprisoned their opponents. Since Islam is a religion of peace, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ordered to treat them with mercy. Most of the prisoners were released for ransom money, and those who could not pay the ransom money were awarded the option of freedom for teaching 10 Muslims to read and write.
These verses mark the commencement of revelation on last of the Prophets, Muhammad (PBUH) through the Angel Gabriel, in a place named “Cave of Hira” in Makkah more than fourteen hundred years ago. That was the beginning of a revolutionary religion now referred as Islam.
It is quite conceivable that a religion whose very base comprises of nothing else but a commandment of “Read” by Allah Almighty, the religion that Allah Almighty chooses to keep humanity on the path of guidance till The Day of Resurrection, how much focus it lays on reading and learning.
As far as Islam is concerned, this very learning should start from nothing other than holy Quran itself, because it is deemed as the finest source of guidance humanity can ever bestowed with. Look at this verse for reference:
Al-Baqara (2:231) …..He sent down to you the book and Wisdom, for your instruction. And fear Allah and know that Allah is well acquainted with all things.
Another historical fact is evident of Islam’s focus on learning and reading. The very first battle followers of Islam had to fight with non-believers (comprising of elite of the strongest tribe Quraish in Makkah) is referred as “The battle of Badar”.
With Allah Almighty’s graciousness and help, Muslims won this war and imprisoned their opponents. Since Islam is a religion of peace, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ordered to treat them with mercy. Most of the prisoners were released for ransom money, and those who could not pay the ransom money were awarded the option of freedom for teaching 10 Muslims to read and write.
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