What is the Qur’an?
The Holy Quran is the pure word of Allah, the Lord of Glory, which was revealed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) through the angel Gabriel (PBUH) over 23 years. The Qur’an is the highest of the books sent by Hakimullah by Allah and is a guide for all humanity. It has 114 chapters and about 6666 verses that explain God’s power, guidance for humanity, and historical events.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught the Qur’aan to more than one hundred thousand Companions, and about 10,000 of them were memorizers of the Qur’aan.
Format of Quran
- It has 114 chapters (Arabic: Surah), and each chapter is named
2 It has about 66 6666 verses (Arabic: آی ah) (the number varies according to the calculations of the scholars)
- It is divided into 30 parts, which are easy to complete in one month. Is the same length
- It is also divided into seven equal parts, called the Manzil, for reciting in a week.
- All chapters of the Qur’an have been placed in the category of Mukki and Madani. The Meccan Surahs are the chapters that were revealed before the Hijra, i.e., the Prophet of Islam’s pilgrimage from Makkah to Madinah. Madani Surahs were revealed after Hajj.
- Chapter order is not connected with the order of revelation in this way.
- Except 9TH chapter, each chapter begins with Bismillah-ur-Rehman Rahim – an Arabic phrase meaning “in the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”. However, there are still 114 instances of Bismillah in the Qur’an, its presence in verse 27:30 as the beginning of Solomon’s letter to the Queen of Sheba.
The purity and protection of Al-Quds
- Muslims believe that the Qur’an is 100% the words of Allah Almighty. There are no human words in the Qur’an as in other religious scriptures. And
- The Qur’an will not change groups from time to time like other religions. The same Qur’an, without any change in its original text in Arabic, has been around the world since the beginning of all Muslims.
- The Qur’an has been translated by different scholars in different worlds. In each translated language, the words chosen by the translators may be different, but the meanings will never be different.
- There is no doubt in the Qur’an, and no one can compare a single Surah (chapter) with the Surah of the Holy Qur’an. It is Kufr to believe in every word of the Qur’an and to deny even a single word of the Qur’an.
- No scribble errors or scientific errors were found in the Qur’an. No one can prove that the Qur’an contradicts the scientific facts to date. Rather, the Qur’an was the basis and source for many scientific facts.
Allaah says in the Qur’aan:
“Surely We have revealed this great admonition (the Qur’an), and verily We shall protect it.”
Chapter 15: Verse 9
As God Almighty has promised, in the last 1400 years, He has saved this glorious Qur’an from various enemies of Islam.
Taqlid should be followed for the sake of the Quran.
It is necessary to respect and respect the Holy Quran. Insulting the Quran is Kufr (disbelief)
- If you are unclean, the Qur’an cannot be touched or recited without the obligatory ghusl. That is sexual intercourse, sexual intercourse (such as semen), women who are menstruating, giving birth, and dying due to natural causes give a person a compulsory bath. One should not touch or recite the book of the Holy Qur’an unless the obligatory ghusl is performed.
- Also, the Qur’an should not be touched without ablution, although the Qur’an can be recited without ablution.
- When a page of the Qur’an sheds tears or grows old, it should be wrapped in a piece of clean material and buried in a remote place or kept somewhere else. This will prevent them from trampling or misusing the words of God Almighty.
- No one should go to the Qur’an on his feet or behind his back. No one should sit above the Qur’an, because these are all acts of disrespect.
- No one should keep the Quran on the ground but a high place in his house. (Such as wardrobe)
- It is forbidden to recite the Qur’an aloud in a large gathering. The Qur’an should be recited slowly in a gathering where many people are reciting the Qur’an. When the Qur’an is being recited aloud, everyone present must listen carefully. And
- When reciting the Qur’an, one should cover one’s awareness. It is Sunnah to cover one’s head while reciting the Holy Quran.
- It is Sunnah to recite “Azobelhi Mans Shaitanir Rajim” – I seek protection from Allah from Satan and in the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful – in the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Blessings of the Holy Quran
- Reading the Qur’an is a great act of worship and looking at the Qur’an, kissing it, and touching it are all sources of great blessings and rewards.
- For each letter you will receive ten prizes. This is mentioned in the hadeeth:
The Prophet Muhammad PBUH said:
“Whoever reads the letter of the Book of Allah will be rewarded. And that reward will exceed ten. I am not saying that “Alif, Lam, Mem” is a letter, but I am saying that “Alif” is a letter, “Lam” is a letter, and “Mem” is a letter.
(Book Tirmidhi) - Becoming a memorizer of the Qur’an (memorizing the Qur’an) is a great gift and a great blessing, but learning the Qur’an and then allowing it to be forgotten is a great sin.
This is mentioned in the hadeeth:
Narrated by Ali Ibn Abu Talib
The Prophet Muhammad PBUH Messenger of Allah said: Whoever recites the Qur’aan and memorizes it, Allaah will accept him to Paradise and allow him to intercede for ten members of his family, all of whom will enter Hell. Deserve to be”
(Book – Sunan Ibn Majah) - There are many more rewards and blessings for those who recite the words of Allah after this, as the Qur’an will intercede for them on the Day of Resurrection, their knowledge will increase, their status will increase, Will be considered the best. The people who recite it will be in the company of good and obedient angels and will be promoted in heaven.
- When faced with any problem, turn to the Quran. All of your issues and problems will be solved very quickly.
- Learn and teach the Quran. This is the true teaching of Islam.
The Prophet Muhammad PBUH said:
The best of you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.
(Book – Sahih Al-Bukhari) - The Qur’an is a cure and a provision.
