Let’s be real with each other about something that resonates with millions of hearts on a daily basis — the Quran. Now you shall have heard the statement ahsankom mantaa3al al quran correct? It translates as The best among you are those who learn the Quran and teach it. Isn’t that just beautiful?
This strong saying of our dear Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is a guiding principle a way of life, rather than a mere quote. When you consider that there is no higher honor than to be the best in the eyes of Allah. And you know what makes you that title? Wealth and fame and power… No learning and teaching the Quran.
The Peace-Inducing Effects of Learning the Quran
You know that nice serene feel you sit quietly and just ponder? That’s the kind of peace the Quran brings—a hundred times! The Quran is not just a book. It’s a guide a comforter and a light in the darkness.
That phrase ahsanukum man ta3al al quran reminds us that the skills required for the full understanding of the Quran go beyond pure words. It’s about knowing its message pondering its wisdom and allowing it to direct us during the ebbs and flows of life. Even just reading a little bit each day can fill your heart and calm your mind.
A Gift That Keeps Giving: Teaching the Quran
If you’ve ever shown someone how to do something new you know how rewarding it feels. Now picture imparting the message of Allah to someone? That’s a reward that transcends this world.
The Prophet says ahsanukum man ta3al al quran wa allamahu and it does not end after learning. They encourage us to share that knowledge as well. In a way whether it is teaching your child to pronounce Al-Fatiha properly or teaching a friend Tajweed it all counts. Just every letter every word — rewarded.
And here’s the fun part every time that person recites what you taught them YOU also get rewarded. SubhanAllah!
It’s Never Too Late to Learn Something New
Perhaps you’re saying to yourself Well I’m no longer a child or I’m not taught Arabic or frankly I have messed up too often. Hold your horses partner; let me interrupt you right there.
The door to learning the Quran is always open Always.It’s never too late too early or ‘too you’ to get started. Even if you start with a single letter a day you are embarking on ahsanukum man ta3al al quran—this is your best deed.
There are so many resources available now — online classes apps community centers. You don’t have to do it by yourself. And guess what? Its a journey and each step takes you closer to Allah.
How the Quran Will Shape Your Character
When you learn the Quran it is not just knowledge — it is the changing of your heart. The more knowledge you have from it the more of it sends through the way you speak treat everyone else and carry yourself.
It’s more about people who live by the Quran and are more kind patient grateful and humble. They smile more. They worry less. They trust Allah more. Because their hearts are responding to His words.
This is the true meaning of ahsanukum man ta3al al quran—not just being the best in knowledge but the best in character too.
Make Learning Quran Your Family’s Habit
Visualization of a home where everyone interacts with the Quran daily. Mom with the tafsir book Dad reading Tajweed the kids memorizing a surah before bed. It’s not just a house it’s a mini Jannah on earth!
Make it fun. Make it light. Perhaps incentivize each other when a verse is memorized or rule is learned. Slowly but surely you will start noticing your family growing in faith and love.
As we do this we are not just taking better care of ourselves but we’re making a better space and environment for everyone around us to enjoy.
Conclusion
Now listen well my friend — if you can take only one thing from this article, please take this — you can become one of the best and it starts with the Quran. Learning it. Loving it. Living by it. And then sharing it.
The path isn’t always easy. But it’s always worth it. And you don’t need to be perfect to begin — you merely need to begin.
So take the first step go ahead. Open the Quran today. Even if it’s just one verse. Even if it’s just one word. The Prophet (PBUH) didn’t say the best is the one who knows the most but the one who learns and teaches.
