What are the specific factors that help achieve khushu' (humility) in reciting the Qur'an and reflecting on its verses?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: I have a problem, which is that when I recite the Qur'an, I do not feel khushu' and I do not understand anything. It is as if I am not reading Arabic, and in some cases, unfortunately, I think about other things while reciting the Qur'an. What is the cause of this? I should mention that previously, I used to enjoy and feel at ease when reciting the Qur'an.
Answer:
Perhaps you have violations or sins, or you are attached to this world. You must hold yourself accountable for these matters. Khushu' is from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), but you must do the things that bring about khushu'. The things that bring about khushu' are that you seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan at the beginning of the recitation. You should recite with a present heart, and you should reflect, reflect on the verses you are reciting, thinking about their meanings. You should recite at a moderate time when there are no disturbances or distractions. These are the factors. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: I have a problem, which is that when I recite the Qur'an, I do not feel khushu' and I do not understand anything. It is as if I am not reading Arabic, and in some cases, unfortunately, I think about other things while reciting the Qur'an. What is the cause of this? I should mention that previously, I used to enjoy and feel at ease when reciting the Qur'an.
Answer:
Perhaps you have violations or sins, or you are attached to this world. You must hold yourself accountable for these matters. Khushu' is from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), but you must do the things that bring about khushu'. The things that bring about khushu' are that you seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan at the beginning of the recitation. You should recite with a present heart, and you should reflect, reflect on the verses you are reciting, thinking about their meanings. You should recite at a moderate time when there are no disturbances or distractions. These are the factors. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [202 -560] ما الأسباب المعينة على الخشوع في قراءة القرآن وتدبر آياته؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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