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17th Ramadhan. Nuzul Quran. 

More than 1400 years ago, Allah SWT sent down His beautiful speech down to this earth through His angel, Jibril AS to our beloved Prophet Muhammad SAW. Greatest gift of all. 

Allah SWT says in the Quran, 

"We did not send down the Quran to make your life harder"

Al Quran was sent down to show us the right path, the straight path. Living in the straight path give us the true happiness, not grieve.

The first five verses that were sent down by Allah SWT at Makkah. The day our beloved Prophet SAW met Jibril AS. That very first verse told us to read. Why read? Why not 'pray' or 'conduct good deeds' and so many other command? 

Read, or Iqra in this verse also means TO ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE. Knowledge is the key to Ibadah, the key to Imaan, the key to Islaam. How could someone who doesn't has knowledge is the same with someone who has knowledge? 

Read. 

I know many people who says 'I don't like reading' , or 'I'm not into reading'.. I can never accept this statement. To be able to read is one of Allah's nikmah/gift to us. We should not deny this nikmah by not using our ability to gain knowledge and get to know our Creator. 

To read means you are conducting an act that is commanded by Allah SWT, to read means you are performing an ibadah. Above all, to read and understand the Quran is fardh al-ain to all Muslims. 

Read, and you will see how your life will change miraculously, because doing the right thing will give you happiness. You will find yourself changing to a better person. 

May Allah make us among those who read, those who acquire knowledge and practice what we have learned. 

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