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#RamadanDailyDigest: Ramadan & the Qur’an - Why Its Revelation Makes This Month Special (Ramadan Day 3)

 #RamadanDailyDigest on Ramadan Day 3 draws us deeper into the heart of this holy month. Beyond the fasting, charity, and night prayers, Ramadan holds a distinction that elevates it above all other 11 months: it is the month in which the Glorious Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

This divine connection between the sacred month of Ramadan and the Glorious Qur'an is what makes the month spiritually transformative, historically significant, and eternally relevant.

The Qur’anic Declaration: Ramadan Chosen for Revelation

Allah clearly states in the Glorious Qur’an 2:185 that:

“The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur’an was revealed, is a guidance for mankind and clear proof of guidance and criterion (between right and wrong).......”

The above verse alone establishes Ramadan’s unmatched status. The Glorious Qur’an was not revealed randomly in time, but was revealed in the most blessed month, signifying the month’s sacredness.

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Scholars explain that the Glorious Qur’an was first sent down from the Preserved Tablet (Al-Lawh Al-Mahfuz) to the lowest heaven during Ramadan, specifically on Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Decree). From there, it was revealed gradually to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ over 23 years.

#RamadanDailyDigest: Ramadan & the Qur’an - Why Its Revelation Makes This Month Special (Ramadan Day 3)

Allah further states in the Glorious Qur’an 97:1:

“Indeed, We sent it down during the Night of Decree.”

And in the Glorious Qur’an 44:3, Allah says:

“Indeed, We sent it down during a blessed night.”

These above stated verses attest to the fact that Ramadan is not just a month of fasting, but the month of divine communication.

Why the Revelation Makes Ramadan Special

1. Ramadan Is the Month of Guidance

Allah describes the Glorious Qur’an as:

* Hudan linnas (Guidance for mankind)

* Bayyinat min al-huda (Clear proofs of guidance)

* Al-Furqan (Criterion between truth and falsehood)

Ramadan becomes special because it is the anniversary of humanity’s greatest guidance. Just as nations celebrate independence days, Muslims celebrate the revelation of divine direction.

Without the Glorious Qur’an, there would be no clarity about worship, morality, justice, or purpose. Ramadan reminds believers that their ultimate success lies in reconnecting with this guidance.

2. Ramadan Revives the Glorious Qur’anic Relationship

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would revise the Glorious Qur’an every Ramadan with Angel Jibreel (Gabriel). In his final Ramadan, he revised it twice.

This practice forms the foundation of a powerful Ramadan tradition: increased the Glorious Qur’an recitation.

On Ramadan Day 3, the believer begins asking:

* How strong is my relationship with the Glorious Qur’an?

* Do I read it daily?

* Do I understand its meaning?

Ramadan is not only about completing the Glorious Qur’an. However, it's about allowing the Glorious Qur’an to complete us.

#RamadanDailyDigest: Ramadan & the Qur’an - Why Its Revelation Makes This Month Special (Ramadan Day 3)


Spiritual Reflections: Why Revelation and Fasting Are Linked

* Fasting purifies the body. The Qur’an purifies the heart.

* Hunger softens arrogance. The Qur’an corrects misguidance.

When Allah combined fasting (Qur’an 2:183) and revelation (Qur’an 2:185) in the same passage, it was not accidental. Fasting prepares the soul to receive divine wisdom.

A distracted heart cannot absorb guidance. A disciplined heart can. Ramadan trains believers to quiet worldly noise so they can hear divine truth.

Reflection Tips for Ramadan Day 3

To truly honour Ramadan as the month of the Qur’an, consider these practical reflection strategies:

1. Read With Meaning, Not Just Speed

Even if you cannot complete a full Juz’, read a few verses with translation and tafsir (explanation). Ask:

* What is Allah teaching me here?

* How can I apply this today?

2. Reflect on Personal Guidance

When reading verses about patience, charity, forgiveness, or gratitude, and connect them to your current life challenges.

3. Create a Daily Qur’an Moment

Set aside a fixed time daily after Fajr or before Iftar solely for Qur’an reflection.

Consistency builds spiritual intimacy.

4. Listen to Recitation

Hearing the Glorious Qur’an during Subh,Maghrib , Isha' and Tarawih prayers or through recitations enhances emotional connection. The Qur’an was revealed as recitation; its rhythm and sound move the heart.

The Universal Message of the Qur’an

Notice that Qur’an 2:185 describes it as “guidance for mankind,” not only Muslims. 

Its teachings address:

* Justice and social equity

* Compassion and mercy

* Family values

* Economic ethics

* Human dignity

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For non-Muslims exploring Ramadan, understanding that this month marks divine revelation helps explain why Muslims prioritise reading the Qur’an so intensely.

Ramadan is not cultural. It is scriptural.

Ramadan Day 3: Reconnecting With Divine Words

By Ramadan Day 3, the physical challenge of fasting becomes manageable. Now the deeper challenge begins - engaging the Qur’an sincerely.

Ask yourself:

* Am I reading to finish or reading to transform?

* Am I memorising words or internalising guidance?

The Qur’an was revealed in Ramadan to illuminate hearts. Every Ramadan is an opportunity to experience that illumination again.

A Month Lit by Revelation

Ramadan’s greatness does not lie only in hunger and thirst. It lies in the gift that descended within it, which is the Glorious Qur’an.

* It is the month when heaven spoke to earth.

* It is the month when guidance became accessible.

* It is the month when hearts can realign with their Creator.

As we reflect on Ramadan Day 3, let us renew our commitment; not just to fast from food, but to feast on revelation. This is because the true honour of Ramadan is not merely that we fast in it, but that the lessons that Glorious Qur’an was revealed within it and to reflect on it.


#RamadanDailyDigest is an exclusive content written by Oladele Hakeem Olaniyan and published by Naijaloveinfo during the month of Ramadan.







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