Dr. Waffie Mohammed
The first Trinidad national to have earned a doctorate in the study of Islam, Dr. Waffie graduated from the University of Karachi with a PhD in Islamic Studies, obtained in parallel with Al-Kamil certification from the Aleemiya Institute established by Dr. Fazlu R. Ansari.
On his return to Trinidad, Dr. Waffie contributed to the development of the Muslim communities located throughout the country and the region, while at the same time serving the wider national communities. This led to his appointment to the Senate in 1981, and his later appointment as Director of the Muslim World League regional office for the Caribbean and Latin America, a position in which he contributed to global Muslim development, until his retirement in 2003.
Dr. Waffie is currently serving as the Principal and Director at the Markaz al Ihsaan Institute of Islamic Theology. He also serves as a spiritual leader of the local chapters of the Qadri and Nakshbandi Orders within Islamic Spirituality Circles.
The author of numerous books, articles and publications dedicated to Islam and contemporary social issues, Dr. Waffie also has a growing number of pioneering works in contemporary Islamic studies. Dr. Waffie blogs often at http://drwaffie.blogspot.com
Reading the Qur'an
- By Dr. Waffie Mohammed
- Published 07/26/2010
We continuously emphasize that human beings are
truly blessed and are created special.
One reason that highlights this fact is that man has the ability of reciting
the Glorious Words of Allah. This is a special blessing which no other creature has. It is true that some Jinns have the capability
of reciting, but the Qur’an was revealed to man, and not to them. Jinns, after
hearing it being recited, were enticed by it. Allah tells us about their
reaction to its recitation in the following verse:
‘Say: it has been revealed to me that a company of Jinns listened (to the Qur'an). They said, 'We have really heard a wonderful recital! 'It gives guidance to the right, and we have believed therein: we shall not join (in worship) any (gods) with Our Lord.’ (72 : 1-2)
Never feel that recitation of the Holy Qur’an is a burden. It’s a great blessing. We have the opportunity of repeating the words that Allah recites. We should try our best to recite the Qur’an as much as possible, and to recite it sweetly as it is reported that Allah and His angels listen to its recitation.
Imagine this ‘piece of mud’ has the capability of repeating these Glorious Words. This is why when Prophet Muhammad was delivering his last sermon he repeated 3 times that he was leaving behind ‘The Book’ and thereafter he mentioned his Sunnah.
Thank your Lord for this great blessing and make
it a part of your daily routine to recite at least a few ayats. Yes we’re busy with work, family, etc. but, after
all that has been said and done, one should recite it as often as possible. May Allah bless us and may He keep out hearts tied to His Glorious Book.
