This Is The Book of QURAN
This Is The Book of QURAN
This Is The Book of QURAN
The word "Quran" literally means ''The Book being read repeatedly".
The revelation of the Quran started through Wahi (inspiration) from Allah (swt).
The first revelation came to the Prophet (pbuh) in Ghare Hera (cave Hera).
Cave Hera is in Jabl-e-Noor (Noor Mountain) on the road to Mina about 3 miles to
the East of Holy Macca.
The Prophet was about 40 years old when Angel Jibrail brought the first
revelation from Allah (swt).
The subject of the Quran is ''Man" (the one created in the best of form) and his
ultimate goal in life.
The theme of the Quran consists broadly of three fundamental beliefs. They are: 1.
Tawhid - Allah and predestination 2. Risalah - Angels of Allah, Books of Allah and
Messengers of Allah 3. Akhirah - Life after Death and the Day of Judgement
The language of the Quran is pure and clear Arabic.
The Quran is divided into 30 parts (Parahs in Urdu or Juz in Arabic).
4 angels are mentioned in the Quran. They are: 1. Jibrail (pbuh) 2. Mikail (pbuh)
3. Haroot 4. Maroot
5 Mosques are mentioned in the Quran. They are: 1. Masjid-e-Haram in Mecca 2.
Masjid-e-Aqsa in Baitul Muqaddas, Palestine 3. Masjid-e-Quba in Madina 4.
Masjid-e-Nabawwi in Madina 5. Masjid-e-Zarar in Madina
Allah (swt) ordered in the Quran to destroy (demolish) Masjid-e-Zarar in Madina.
This mosque was built by the hypocrites (Munafeqeen) the enemies of Muslims.
The biggest chapter (Surah) in the Quran is Surah Al-Baqarah (the cow). It has
286 verses (Ayats).
The smallest chapters (Surahs) in the Quran are Surah Al-Asr, Al-Kauser and AnNasr. They have 3 verses (Ayats).
The first person to memorize the Quran was Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
By the time the Prophet (pbuh) passed away, 40 people (Huffaz) had already
memorized the Quran.
Surah Tauba (also called Surah Barat) does not begin with "Bismillah AlRahman
AlRaheem" (In the name of Allah).
In Surah Naml (chapter ant) ''Bismillah AlRahman AlRaheem" (In the name of
Allah) is mentioned twice.
99 Attributes/the Glorious names of Allah (Asma-e-Husna) are mentioned in the
Quran.
The 3 men who were not the Prophets of Allah but are mentioned in the Quran
are: 1. Luqman 2. Aziz-e-Misr 3. Zulqarnain
Hazrat Maryam is the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran.
The Bani Israil (nation) is mentioned in the Quran as the people whom Allah had
blessed with many favors but they disobeyed Him.
The only Sahabi (companion of the Prophet) mentioned by name in the Quran is
Zaid Bin Harithah.
6 chapters (Surahs) in the Quran are named after the Prophets. They are: 1. Surah
Younus 2. Surah Hud 3. Surah Yousuf 4. Surah Ibrahim 5. Surah Nuh 6. Surah
Muhammad
Surah Al-Fatiha is also called as "Ummul Quran" (the mother of the Quran). It is
the first chapter (Surah) of the Quran.
Surah Al-Baqarah is also called as "Sinamul Quran" (the zenith of the Quran).
This Surah contains more commands than any other Surah.
Surah An-Nas is the last Surah of the Quran.
The Quran is the only revelation of Allah that exists unaltered and undistorted.
Allah the Almighty has taken the responsibility of preserving the Quran. He says
in Surah Al-Hijr, Ayat-9 "Surely, We have revealed this reminder (zikr) and Lo,
We verily are its Guardian".
Praise be to Allah the Cheriser and Sustainer of of the worlds, Who said in Surah Al-Ma'ida;
Ayat 15, "There has come to you from Allah a new light and a clearly expressed Book".
And may peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad who has said, "The best
among you is he who learned the Qur'an and then taught it.
The Glorious Quran is a unique Book with a supreme author, an external message
and a universal relevance. It contains the foundations for an entire system of life. It
covers different issues such as articles of faith, moral teachings, rights and
obligations, crime and punishment, personal and public law etc.
In the Qur'an there are also reminders of Allah's favours on His creation, mild but
firm warnings and rebukes. There are also stories of the past, followed by lessons to
be learned from their fate.
The Qur'an is for all times, all conditions and all mankind. It contains a complete
code which provides for all areas of life. It is a code which has no boundaries of
time, place or nation. It will remain the same for all times to come as Allah (swt) has
taken upon Himself the duty of guarding it.
The Qur'an is Allah's eternal miracle. Its subject is man and its central theme is the
concepts relating to God, the universe and man. It totally changes the pattern of life
of those who believe and practise its teachings. Allah (swt) has perfected His religion
for all mankind with the revelation of thr Qur'an. We should therefore read it,
understand it and follow it to achieve success and eternal bliss.