Emphasizing the need to follow the Qur’an and Sunnah, the eminent Sunni scholar of Iran considered the Qur’an as the most sacred divine book, the miracle of Islam and the biggest achievement and gift of the Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH.
Shaikh Abdol-Hamid spoke in a graduation ceremony of female students in Tajweed al-Quran seminary of Zahedan on Sunday, Oct 17. A group of national and international Qur’an reciters also recited Holy Qur’an in the ceremony.
“The Noble Qur’an is the most sacred divine book and the miracle of Islam. It is the biggest gift of the Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Lucky are those who have knowledge of the Qur’an and benefit from this great book”, said the president of Darululoom Zahedan.
“If Muslims want to be united, they must refer to the Qur’an. The Qur’an has messages and directions for every age. The Qur’an is the first need of human beings. This divine and life-giving book for all nations and saves their lives if they follow it.”
“The Qur’an advises and calls everyone towards justice. As Muslims, we must follow the commands of the Qur’an and avoid fanaticism, extremism and superstition”, said the Friday Khateeb of Sunnis in Zahedan.
Emphasizing on the importance of Tawhid, oneness of Allah, Shaikh Abdol-Hamid said: “All religions agree on the monotheism. The monotheism is the most important principle that the Qur’an states. Every command of the Qur’an is a principle. The Qur’an is a principle in monotheism, prayer, Zakah, faith, and morality and teaches us the best lessons”.
“Fresh and prepare your mind for the Qur’an. Do what the Qur’an says about the Companions and Households of the Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH”, he urged.
“Always follow Islam through the guidance of the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and through the character of the Companions and the Holy Prophet’s Households, may God be pleased with them”, he said.
Shaikh Abdol-Hamid continued: “Muslims can regain their dignity only through the Qur’an.”
“In order to receive divine mercy, Muslims must follow the Prophet, his Companions and the character of his Households and put the Qur’an at the forefront of their lives”, he said in his last points.