In order to study the Qurʾān successfully, it is essential that we understand what we’re trying to achieve by our study. To do that, we have to answer one main question and it is: What is the main objective and purpose of the Qurʾān?
The answer, simply put: The main objective and purpose of the Qurʾān is to gain knowledge about Allāh. Thus the first step towards tadabbur (reflecting on the Qurʾān) is that you *live* with the āyah intending to learn more about Allāh taʿālā; about His Names, His Attributes, His Actions, commands, prohibitions, likes, dislikes…
[From a short course called Mahārāt Tadabbur al-Qurʾān by Sh. Moḥammed ar-Rabīʿah.]
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