The wisdom from the burn a day Quran

By Nur Danial

Pastor Terry Jones postponed his plan of burning of the Quran on September 11, 2010. He faces condemnation not only from Muslims communities but also from Non-Muslims communities. The unethical intention of burning Quran is again a lesson to be learned by Muslims. It is a challenge to all Muslims for preserving the Quran not only by reading and memorizing the Words of God but practically exercising in everyday life of every Muslim.

In the Philippines Quran reading is famous during peace time. Every household noted their daily routine busy on reading Quran among children every early Morning. The impact of the said practice known as 'lihal' contributed the positive psychological and intellectual growth of the children and ofcourse the peaceful atmosphere of the community.

Today, there is a need of uplifting more Quranic activities such reading, memorizing, studying and publishing. Only Quran is the perfect light to the Muslims since Quran is the major source. This reason, every heart of Muslim must be enlightened with the light of Quran, then slowly spreading to the community. Finally the peace and prosperity in the community enlightened in every street.

We are inviting everyone not only to use the Quran as decoration of our house, but a priority decoration of our heart, by practicing every verse needed in our everyday life. The character of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) was Quran, and it was his miracle. I assume that if Muslim embracing and practicing the light as guidance of his daily routine as if he is manifesting the characteristics of the prophet in his life. Hence, he is guided.

Alhamdulillah, at the end of the day Muslim already govern Quran in his heart, family and community. Thus, Islamic governance – the prosperous governance implemented in the community.

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A speech presented to World Knight Conference (WKC), a Moro online conference, Sept. 12, 2010