Quran

In this manner, everything becomes Ibadah (worship). Allah (SWT) is always fair and even those who are working hard solely for the sake of the glitter of dunya, ...

The Quran is the ultimate book of guidance from Allah (SWT). Our collective action exemplifies the potential of obedience when extended to all Allah’s (SWT) commands, and the resulting justice and peace that would prevail for all of humanity in all matters of life. Since the time of Prophet Adam (Alaihi Wasallam (AS), Peace be upon him), the world’s inhabitants are figuratively and literally dying for lack of justice in every aspect of life. Thinking about the ultimate closeness that he (SAW) has with Allah (SWT) is enough to soften the hardest heart. Despite this, the weight of his (SAW) individual ibadah far outweighs that of the ibadah of the entire humanity. Allah (SWT) knows the human being’s capability and provides the strength, particularly during Ramadan, to handle not only the day but also the dunya. Ramadan is established to learn to control and discipline the nafs (self) with Allah’s (SWT) incalculable advantage of shackling the shayateen (devils). However, Allah (SWT), always and eternally with no benefit to Himself (SWT), provides His (SWT) servant with greater arrangements and returns in dunya and reward in the Akhirah than the servant, with his or her limited thinking, could ever imagine. Allah (SWT) commanded Ramadan as a month of fasting every year because of His (SWT) utmost concern for each individual’s success in dunya and, more importantly, the Akhirah. [Quran 96:1](https://www.islamicity.org/quransearch/?q=96%3A1)) and to recite the most beautiful words in the highest form of Arabic. Only deeds of obedience in dunya with the intention to adhere to Allah’s (SWT) command translate into the elevation of one’s status in the Akhirah (the Hereafter), and ultimately with Allah (SWT). Reading is a pillar of dunya (the worldly life).