Ramadan And Quran

 

Ramadhan is the (month) in which the Quran was sent down, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spend it in fasting

The month of Ramadan is that in which the Quran was revealed, a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of guidance, and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you witnesses (this) month, then he must fast (in) it. And whoever is sick or on a journey, then an equal number of other days (should be made up). Allah intends for you ease, and He does not intend hardship for you, and (He wants) that you should complete the count, and that you should glorify Allah for having guided you, and that you may be grateful (to Him). Ref (Albaqra 185)

This Quranic verse explains the inseparable link between the Quran and the month of Ramadan. The revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) began in this month. Some scholars have explained that the word 'so' (fa) in this ayah leads to the following paraphrase of one aspect of its meaning: "Fast this month because it is the one in which the Quran was sent down".
The night in which the Quran was revealed is known as The Night of Power or The Night of Destiny. This night is referred to by the Quran in the following verses:

Indeed, We sent it down (the Quran) in the Night of Power. (Sura AlQadar Verse 1)

And what do you know what the Night of Power is. (Sura AlQadar Verse 2)

The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. (Sura AlQadar Verse 3)

Given the importance attached to this night, Muslims are expected to exert themselves in worship in it. It is a time for especially fervent and devoted prayer, and the rewards and blessings associated with such are manifolds. Muslims are told in the Quran that praying throughout this one night is better than a thousand months of prayer. No one knows exactly which night it is; it is one of God's mysteries. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) instructed Muslims to search for this Night of Power during the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan without specifying any day. However, due to the sayings of some of his companions, many scholars believe it to be on the 27th day. During this night it is highly meritorious to spend as much time as possible in prayer, seeking forgiveness and supplicating to God Almighty.
Another traditional link between the Quran and Ramadan is that it is highly meritorious to complete reciting the Quran in the holy month of Ramadan. The word 'Quran' in Arabic comes from the root word 'qa ra a' which means to recite. Hence it literally means 'recitation' or 'proclamation'. It is believed that it was recited to the Prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him) by the Archangel Gabriel (Jibreel, alayhi salaam) over a period of twenty three years. Muslims are encouraged to read the Quran regularly and more so in the holy month of Ramadan. The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to recite the whole Quran to the Archangel Gabriel (Jibreel, alayhi salaam) once every Ramadan and twice in the year in which He died. Muslim scholars over the centuries have been known to leave other optional acts of worship in order to focus on reciting the Quran in the blessed month of Ramadan. Hence many Muslims emulate this practice by completing the recitation of the whole Quran at least once in the month of Ramadan - especially during the night (taraweeh) prayers.