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THE QUR’ĀN AND THE MOON – Divine Methodology for Monthly Recitation of the Qur’ān by IMRAN N. HOSEIN

THE QUR’ĀN AND THE MOON

The Qur’an is the holy scripture of Islam and is considered to be the word of Allah (‘God’ in Arabic) as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is a book that has been passed down through the centuries and is held in great reverence by Muslims around the world. However, the Qur’an is not just a book to be read and interpreted in a passive manner. Rather, it is a living text that requires active engagement by the reader to truly understand its meaning and significance.

In The Qur’an and the Moon: Divine Methodology for Monthly Recitation of the Qur’an, Imran N. Hosein explores the role of the moon in the recitation and interpretation of the Qur’an. Hosein argues that the Qur’an must be recited in a specific way, and that this methodology is intimately connected to the phases of the moon. Indeed, Hosein suggests that the Qur’an cannot be truly understood or appreciated without an awareness of the moon and its relationship to time.

Hosein begins the book by explaining the meaning of the word ‘Qur’an’, which is derived from the Arabic word for ‘recitation’. He argues that this is significant because the Qur’an is not meant to be read like a normal book, but rather recited aloud in a specific manner. He then goes on to explore why the longest Surahs (chapters) are at the beginning of the Qur’an and the shortest at the end. He sees this as a deliberate design to allow the reader to gradually ease into the text and build up their understanding over time.

One of the key themes running throughout the book is the idea of the Qur’an being ‘chopped’ into smaller pieces, or Surahs. Hosein argues that this was a divine decision that has specific implications for the way the Qur’an should be recited. He explains that the Surahs were designed to be recited in a specific order, and that this order is connected to the phases of the moon. Hosein also explores the significance of the number 19 in the Qur’an, which he believes is tied to the lunar cycle.

Another important aspect of Hosein’s argument is the idea that the Qur’an must be recited and studied in conjunction with the moon. He explains that the phases of the moon provide a natural rhythm for the recitation of the Qur’an, and that this helps the reader to connect with the divine message in a deeper way. Hosein also explores the concept of ‘timelessness’, which he sees as an essential aspect of understanding the Qur’an. He believes that the recitation of the Qur’an can transport the reader to a state of timelessness, where the boundaries of time and space are transcended.

In the latter part of the book, Hosein delves deeper into the symbolism and meaning of the moon in Islamic thought. He explores the role of the moon in the Islamic calendar, as well as the symbolic significance of the moon in Islamic eschatology (the study of end times). Hosein also discusses the figure of Dajjal, who is often associated with the moon in Islamic tradition.

Book Contents

• The Word ‘Qur’ān’ means a ‘Recitation’
• Why are the longest Sūrahs at the very beginning of the Qur’ān and the shortest at the very end?
• Chopping the Qur’ān
• Divinely-Ordained Method of Reciting the Qur’ān during the Month of Ramadān
• Reciting the Qur’ān and living with the Moon
• Dajjāl the Moon and the System of Time in Islam
• Benefit of reciting the Qur’ān as it ought to be recited
• Conclusion
• Index