The History of Nuzulul Qur’an and Practices That Can Be Done

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The History of Nuzulul Qur'an

Nuzulul Qur’an is one of the important events that occurred in Islamic history. In Indonesia, Nuzulul Qur’an is celebrated every 17 Ramadan.

The night of Nuzulul Qur’an is always filled with prayers, lectures, or special studies on the theme of Nuzulul Qur’an. Nuzulul Qur’an is also commemorated in the form of events such as Isaiah, art performances, and thanksgiving events.

Nuzulul Qur’an is an event related to the revelation of the Qur’an. On the night of the Nuzulul Qur’an, Muslims compete to seek blessings with good deeds. Nuzulul Qur’an is an important moment for Muslims.

Nuzulul Qur’an has the meaning and history of important events known to all Muslims. In addition to the Nuzulul Qur’an prayer, other practices such as reading the Qur’an, praying, etc. can be done. Here is the history of the Nuzulul Qur’an summarized by Liputan6.com from various sources, Saturday.

The Event of Nuzulul Qur’an 

Nuzulul Qur’an is the event of the revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad SAW.

“The month of Ramadan, the month in which the Qur’an was revealed as a guide for mankind and the explanations of the guidance and the difference”.

When the revelation in the form of the Qur’an was revealed the Prophet Muhammad was in Hira Cave when suddenly the Angel Gabriel came to deliver the revelation. The first revelation that was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad was Surah Al Alaq verses 1-5. Remembering the Prophet Muhammad SAW is not from the same type of creature. The scholars gave two possibilities: Jibril transformed into a human, or vice versa.

As for the exact time or date of the incident, there are differences of opinion among the scholars, some believe the incident occurred in the month of Rabiul Awal on the 8th or 18th, others in the month of Rajab on the 17th or 27th according to the history of Abu Hurairah, and others are in the month of Ramadan on the 17th, 21st, and 24th.

The theory of the revelation of the Qur’an

The term Nuzulul Qur’an is usually commemorated on the night of the 17th of Ramadan, as the night where the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in the Cave of Hira through the angel Gabriel. There are several theories on how the stages of the Qur’an were revealed to be complete.

The First Theory

On the night of lalilatul qadar, the Qur’an in total and complete form was revealed in the heavens of the world. After that, from the heavens of the world, the Qur’an was revealed to the earth gradually as needed over 20/23/25 years.

The second theory of the

meaning of Nuzulul Qur’an is also explained that the Qur’an was sent down to the heavens of the world for 20 nights of lailatul qadar in 20 years. After that read to the Prophet Muhammad SAW as needed.

The Qur’an was revealed for the first time on the night of Lailatul Qadar. Furthermore, the Qur’an was revealed to earth gradually at different times.

is not uncommon for Nuzulul Qur’an to be equated with Lailatulqadar. Although both are related to the revelation of the Qur’an, the two are different events.

Nuzulul Qur’an is the event of Gabriel sending a revelation in the form of the Qur’an from Allah SWT to the Prophet Muhammad SAW. While Lailatulqadar is a term used to commemorate the night in which the Qur’an was revealed directly from Allah SWT as a whole Baitul Izzah which was then brought by Jibril gradually to Rasulullah SAW. Therefore, on the night of Lailatul Qadar, only Allah SWT knows.

Privileges of Nuzulul Qur ‘an

The first feature of the Nuzulul Qur’an is that this event has strengthened the hearts of the Prophet and his companions to continue to struggle in preaching and broadcasting the religion of Islam to everyone. Even though at that time the Apostle and his companions received a lot of ridicule, ridicule, insults, and torture from haters of Islam.

The next feature is, that Nuzulul Qur’an is a challenge and help from Allah for Muslims to continue to struggle in the way of Allah and hope for Allah’s blessing. Nuzulul Qur’an also has a privilege where it is an event of the revelation of Allah in the form of the Qur’an as a way of life and answers to all human questions regarding various matters ranging from fiqh, law to other very important things.

The practice that can be done when Nuzulul Qur’an

«In the past, the Angel Gabriel always met the Messenger of Allah every night of Ramadan, and then he read the Qur’an with him».

The practice that can be done on the first night of nuzululquran is istiqomah reading the Koran. At least try to finish reading the Quran once during this month of Ramadan.

Furthermore, the practice carried out on the night of Nuzulul Qur’an is to do I’tikaf or stay in the mosque at night. Doing I’tikaf as a practice carried out on the night of the Nuzulul Quran does not mean just being silent and lying down in the mosque, but filling the night with activities of remembrance of Allah SWT or reading the Koran.

Furthermore, you can also fill the night of the null Quran by increasing night prayers and praying. The practice that is carried out on the night of the Nuzulul Quran can make you appreciate more how sacred and important the events of the revelation of the Quran are for Muslims are for life.

Nuzulul Qur’an Prayers

Many Nuzulul Qur’an prayers can be practiced. Starting from dhikr to reciting verses of the Qur’an.

Allahumma nawwir quluubanaa bi tilaawatil qur aan, wa zayyin akhlaa qonaa bijaahil qur aan, wa hassin a’maalanaa bi dzikril quran, wa najjinaa minan naari bi karoo matil qur aan, wa adkhilfa jana’ana.

«O Allah, enlighten our hearts because of reading the Qur’an, adorn our morals with the glory of the Qur’an, improve our deeds because of dhikr through the Qur’an, save us from the fire of hell because of the glory of the Qur’an, enter us into paradise with the intercession of the Qur’an ».