About Juz 'Amma
The main division of the Qur’an is into chapter (surah) and verse (ayat). The Quran is additionally divided into 30 equal sections, called juz' (plural: ajiza). The 30th juz’ of the Quran includes the last 36 surahs (chapters) of the holy book, from the first verse of the 78th chapter (An-Nabaa 78:1) and continuing to the end of the Quran, or verse 6 of the 114th chapter (An-Nas 114:1).
This entire juz' has a special name and a special place in Islamic practice. This juz' is often called juz' amma, a name which reflects the first word of the first verse of this section (78:1). It is usually the first part of the Quran that children and new Muslims learn to read, although it comes at the end of the Quran. This is because the chapters are shorter and easier to read/grasp, and the messages revealed in this section are most fundamental to a Muslim's faith.
''I memorize most of the Surahs and that's enough!'' Oh really? Think again...
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Picture this......
In the most common situation, you often hear the Imam reciting the Surahs from Juz 'Amma during the fard prayers in congregation. They sound very familiar and you hear them over and over again that it starts to stick in your mind. Soon, you would have memorized the Surah effortlessly and begin to recite them in your daily prayers.
The BIG question is, do you really understand and appreciate what is being recited? All these while, you thought you have picked up a message from all that memorization. In actual fact, you didn't. You lost your way...
You recite the shortest possible Surah in your prayers, completely on auto-pilot, not having a clue what any of them actually mean. And that is of course why the prayer itself becomes no more than a ritual, an up-down-up-down devoid of any rapture or spirituality or indeed, meaning. Well what else do you expect when you recite that which you don’t understand?
“So woe to those who pray but are heedless of their prayer.”
(Sūrat’l-Mā’ūn, Juz’ ‘Amma)
So what exactly then should we be doing with Juz 'Amma apart from just memorizing it?
Well, we should stop, read properly, understand and reflect. Allow its beauty and peace permeate our lives and make us once again the Quranic generation. InsyaAllah..
In the most common situation, you often hear the Imam reciting the Surahs from Juz 'Amma during the fard prayers in congregation. They sound very familiar and you hear them over and over again that it starts to stick in your mind. Soon, you would have memorized the Surah effortlessly and begin to recite them in your daily prayers.
The BIG question is, do you really understand and appreciate what is being recited? All these while, you thought you have picked up a message from all that memorization. In actual fact, you didn't. You lost your way...
You recite the shortest possible Surah in your prayers, completely on auto-pilot, not having a clue what any of them actually mean. And that is of course why the prayer itself becomes no more than a ritual, an up-down-up-down devoid of any rapture or spirituality or indeed, meaning. Well what else do you expect when you recite that which you don’t understand?
“So woe to those who pray but are heedless of their prayer.”
(Sūrat’l-Mā’ūn, Juz’ ‘Amma)
So what exactly then should we be doing with Juz 'Amma apart from just memorizing it?
Well, we should stop, read properly, understand and reflect. Allow its beauty and peace permeate our lives and make us once again the Quranic generation. InsyaAllah..
Benefits Of Understanding Juz 'Amma
"Whenever some people gather in one of Allah's houses to recite the book of Allah and study it among themselves – then calmness (tranquillity) descends upon them, the angels surround them, mercy covers them, and Allah mentions them to those who are with Him."
The Prophet (sallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam), Sahīh Muslim.
- Develop an intense connection with Allah through understanding & internalising the words in the Quran
- Tremendously improve your quality of prayers with better concentration (Khusyu')
- Understand the context of revelation of each Surah
- Ability to embrace the impact of the lessons consist within
- Reconnect what you have memorised by your heart since you were a child, but could never penetrate the heart itself
- Experience a wonderful mix of emotions upon reciting the Surahs
- Gain the true spirit of Allah's message
- Sharpens your recitation skills and knowledge
Course Objective
This course aims to equip learners with the introductory knowledge to understand the Surahs in Juz 'Amma besides providing a refresher course on the Tajweed knowledge. At the end of this course, students are expected to have a clearer understanding concerning the book of Allah; to explain its meanings, extract its legal rulings and grasp its underlying reasons.
This course aims to equip learners with the introductory knowledge to understand the Surahs in Juz 'Amma besides providing a refresher course on the Tajweed knowledge. At the end of this course, students are expected to have a clearer understanding concerning the book of Allah; to explain its meanings, extract its legal rulings and grasp its underlying reasons.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Tafsir - Why learning it is important, the definition and its significance
- Basic Arabic to understand the Qur'an (common vocabularies and grammars frequently used in the Qur'an)
- Surah Al-Fateha - Recitation, common mistakes during recitation, revelation of this Surah, the meanings behind every ayah (sentence), history
- Tafsir of other commonly recited Surahs from Juz 'Amma (based on the format above)
- Highlight the proper recitation, pronunciation of words in every Surah
- Healthy dosage of recitation practice with proper Tajweed every week
- Selected stories from the Qur'an - important lessons to be learnt
- Memorization of verses from Juz 'Amma - the effective techniques and tips
- Written exercises to grasp the topics learnt better
- Fun, unique and interactive lessons every single week
- BONUS: Understanding the Arabic words that are being recited in your daily prayers
Course Details
Entry Requirements
Who Should Attend This Course?
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Course Details
- Class commencement date: (Open to Ladies/Muslimah Only)
- 24th August 2018 (Every Friday)
- 12 sessions (2 hrs per session, Once a week) - 7.45pm - 9.45pm
- Course fee: $275 (inclusive of materials and registration fees)
- Language of instruction: English
- Venue: Blk 483 Pasir Ris Dr 4 #B1-477 - Getting there
- Course Instructor: Ustazah Nur Farhana - Read more
Entry Requirements
- Open to everyone, of ages 17 years old and above
- Students must already be able to recite the Qur'an (you don't need to be proficient)
Who Should Attend This Course?
- Individuals who already know how to recite but wish to understand the Qur'an better
- Individuals who wish to enhance or sharpen their Quranic recitation with Tajweed
- Anyone who is keen to understand what is being recited in their obligatory prayers
- Parents who are looking for new alternatives of teaching Quran to their children
Any questions pertaining to the course? Click here : FAQ
Alternatively, kindly contact our course facilitator @ 9199 0479 or drop us an e-mail: info@labofarabic.com
What Our Past Students Have To Say About This Course...
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