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An Introduction To The Quran

The Quran is the book which was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) (the Prophet, hence) over a period of twenty-two years, starting on the first of the month of Ramadan in the Arab year 195 (August 3rd, 610 CE), and ending on the ninth of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Arab year 216 (November 7th, 631 CE). We base the dating system which we adopt here on the Arab calendar which was adopted in Mecca in the year 416 CE under the aegis of Qussay, the leader and founder of Quraysh. The Prophet (PBUH) himself was a direct descendant of Qussay from the fifth generation after him. 

The Arab calendar was based on a cycle of twelve years. At the end of the third year in the first quarter of the cycle, an intercalary month of 33 days was added, while at the end of the third year in each of the remaining three quarters of the cycle, an intercalary month of 34 days was added. This intercalation brought the Arab lunar year in complete alignment with the solar year every twelve years. The Quran calls this intercalation Nassee.

The Quran was then completed on November 7th, 631CE. The Prophet (PBUH) passed away four months and one week after that date, which had marked the completion of his mission. He passed away on March 13th, 632CE.

As already mentioned, the Quran was revealed over a period of twenty-two years. During the first twelve years of these twenty-two years, the Prophet (PBUH) was still residing in his hometown of Mecca. The last ten years of this period of twenty-two years, which were also the last ten years in the Prophet (PBUH)’s life, he spent in Medina, having emigrated there on the first of the month of Rabi al-Awwal in the Arab year 207 (February 14th, 622 CE). As a result of this circumstance, the part of the Quran which was revealed in Mecca is referred to as Meccan, and the part which was revealed in Medina is referred to as Medinan.

Although we said earlier that the Quran is a book, we must hasten to add that it differs from a modern book in three important aspects.

First, a modern book is constituted of chapters, where each chapter is dependent on the chapters which precede it and leads to the chapters which follow it. The Quran is not constituted of chapters but of Surahs. Each Surah of the Quran is a self-contained and autonomous unit, independent of all the other Surahs of the Quran. Thus, the Quran cannot be read or studied the way a modern book is read or studied. To read or study a modern book, we must start with the first chapter and then go on to the next chapter and so on. The Quran cannot be read or studied in this manner. It must be read or studied one Surah at a time.

The Quran differs from a modern book in yet another aspect. The chapters of a book are composed of sentences. The Surahs of the Quran are composed of Ayahs. The sentences of a modern book follow a standardized pattern. No such standardization is followed by the Ayahs of the Quran. In fact, the Surahs of the Quran follow quite a varied pattern. Thus, in nineteen Surahs of the Quran, the first Ayah in the Surah consists of just two to five letters of the alphabet. In three other Surahs, the first Ayah in the Surah consists of just one word. In yet three other Surahs, the first Ayah in the Surah consists of just two words. Similarly, in three other Surahs, the first Ayah in the Surah starts with a single letter of the alphabet followed by an oath.

Although these Ayahs occur in no less than 41 Surahs of the Quran, which amount to 40% of its Surahs, they nevertheless constitute a special case among its Ayahs. Furthermore, they amount only to an infinitesimal fraction of the total number of Ayahs in the Quran which amounts to 6236 Ayahs.

These Ayahs form an exception to the rule which specifies the general form of an Ayah of the Quran. But what is this rule? The general rule is that an Ayah of the Quran is composed of one or more sentences and is delineated by a rhyme which occurs at its end. This rhyme is common to it and to the group of Ayahs in the midst of which it happens to fall. Thus, whereas a sentence in a modern book has a more or less standardized form and length, this is not the case with the Ayahs of the Quran. In the Quran, the Ayahs vary considerably in length and composition .

There is a third aspect in which the Quran differs from a modern book. In modern books, the chapters are commensurate with one another in length. The Quran does not hold to this convention at all. The Surahs of the Quran vary greatly in length one from another. We can best illustrate this aspect of the Quran by noting that each of the three shortest Surahs in the Quran has only three Ayahs, whereas the three longest Surahs have 206, 227 and 286 Ayahs, respectively.

However, hand-in-hand with this disparity in the length of the Surahs of the Quran goes the fact that the majority of the Surahs of the Quran are relatively short in length. Thus, half of the Surahs of the Quran are less than 37 Ayahs in length each, while nearly 90% of the Surahs in the Quran do not exceed 118 Ayahs in length.

Therefore, we can assert that our discussion of the physical features of the Quran leads us to the conclusion that the Quran is sui generis. It is a unique book which can be read, or studied, or understood only on its own terms. In particular, the Quran cannot be approached with any pre-conceived notions about what a book aught or aught not to be.

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Abstract : The Quran is a compilation of utterances by the Prophet Muhammad which all Muslims hold to be divinely inspired. The Quran is thus understood in Islam as a revelation from God (Allah). Muslim intellectuals spent a great deal of effort, in subsequent history, to understand and elucidate these ideas. The precise way in which the 'speech' of God, who in the monotheistic traditions is seen as beyond space and time, and beyond human attributes or expressions (including 'speech') enters into historical discourse was one of the issues which exercised their minds (though it was not cast or conceived of in quite these words).

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Introduction to the Qur'an

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The Holy Quran: An Introduction of the Holy Quran

The Holy Quran is a great book of Allah’s. The verses of it are actually the words of Allah. The purpose of creating Quran Pak was to teach lessons to Mankind so they know what is right, what is wrong, How to do Justice, and Much more. The Quran is a way of living for Muslims and Mankind.

This article is all about the Holy Quran, and we will elaborate on the Introduction of the Quran and also describe some of the important information about the Holy Quran. Let’s begin this beautiful journey together!

Introduction of the Holy Quran

The Holy Quran is a message from God, given to the Prophet Muhammad over 1,400 years ago. This book (Holy Quran) has 114 parts called “surahs,” and it talks about lots of things, like how to be a good Human and How to become closer or liked by Allah.

The Quran is written beautifully, and each word or verse of the Quran is relevant and proved to be the truth based on Life. The Quran is written very beautifully in the language of Arabic. The Quran has verses that give the answers for humans to know why they are and what the purpose of life is, and much more for Mankind.

Muslims don’t just read the Quran once and forget about it, but they read it and memorize the verses because it’s a guide for how to live a good life. However, the Quran is not just for Muslims; every human can learn to improve life Ethically or morally.

About Translation of the Quran

The Holy Quran has been translated into many languages so that the verses can be understood easily. When the Holy Quran reached humans for the first time, it was in the language of Arabic because, at that time, the mother language of people was Arabic. The conversations between people were also in Arabic.

In the current times, the Holy Quran is available with many translations, and most people prefer to read with the translation. Most of the Asians read in the Urdu language, such as people of Bangladesh, India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.  The Quran with Urdu Translation PDF is the source to read via cell phones, Computers, and Tablets.

Today’s generation mostly prefers to read the Holy Quran electronically, and therefore, the publisher’s companies are providing sources on the internet in the form of PDFs. However, reading on the internet might lead to the wrong verses, so it is crucial to choose sites or platforms wisely. 

Revolution of the Holy Quran

The Holy Quran has brought an incredible revolution for mankind, as humans were standing on the verge of chaos and they were not aware of the way of living the correct life. The revelation of the Holy Quran was a great revolution for human life as it teaches the purpose of life and the right way to live.

The Holy Quran has a number of Surah, which are the words of Allah that describe the lessons, history of Prophets, rewards of Good deeds, the life of Jannah, and many more beautiful talks. Muslims recite many surahs for overcoming disasters, problems, and difficulties, and Surah Rehman has been one of the most read.

Surah Rahman has verses that tell Allah’s power, and Muslims have seen a significant advantage in reading or listening to the verses. Muslims listen to Surah Rahman and read from the Holy Book to overcome the problems of life. Also, most Muslims prefer to read Surah Rahman PDF format, as it is easy to access and read. 

Q: What is the Holy Quran?

A: The Holy Quran is the Holy Book of Allah that was sent to the Prophet Mohammad (s.a.w) by the Angel (Farishta) Hazrat Gabriel to teach humans about what life is and how to live so Allah likes them.

Q: How Many Verses Does the Holy Quran Have?

A: The Holy Quran has 6666 Verses, but some people exclude the Bismillah in counting the verses. That’s why there are different tales about the verse number. 

Q: Which Angel Revealed the Holy Quran?

A: Hazrat Gabriel is Allah’s Angel who revealed the Holy Quran to the Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (s.a.w).

The Holy Quran is the way of life for humanity. The Angel Hazrat Gabriel revealed the Holy Quran to the Prophet Mohammad (s.a.w) before 1400 years. The purpose of Revealing the Holy Quran is to tell the people what the actual purpose of life is and how they need to live so they can enter the Jannah. The Holy Quran is translated into many languages, and most are read in Urdu Translation. The Holy Quran has brought Revolution to human life morally and ethically and has taught the way of actual life.

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Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Role of Muhammad ﷺ

Published: September 17, 2020 • Updated: September 5, 2023

Author : Sh. Suleiman Hani

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Say, “Even if all mankind and jinn came together to produce the equivalent of this Qur’an, they could not produce its equal, however much they helped each other.” 1

Introduction

The final Messenger of God ﷺ 

• The Qur’an is from God conveyed through Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
• The Qur’an is not from God but from Prophet Muhammad ﷺ or other human beings

Context of the claim

When Our clear revelations are recited to them, those who do not expect to meet with Us say, “Bring [us] a different Qur’an, or change it.” Say [O Prophet]: “It is not for me to change it of my own accord; I only follow what is revealed to me, for I fear the torment of a tremendous Day if I were to disobey my Lord.” Say [O Prophet], “If God had so willed, I would not have recited it to you, nor would He have made it known to you. I lived a whole lifetime among you before it [revelation] came to me. How can you not use your reason?” 8

His readiness to undergo persecutions for his beliefs, the high moral character of the   men who believed in him and looked up to him as leader, and the greatness of his ultimate achievement—all argue his fundamental integrity. To suppose Muhammad an impostor raises more problems than it solves. Moreover, none of the great figures of history is so poorly appreciated in the West as Muhammad. 9

It must be pointed out that the Qur’an is not considered a book of poetry by any knowledgeable person. Nor did the Prophet ever indulge in versifying. It was indeed an allegation of the unbelieving Quraysh at the initial stage of their opposition to the revelation that Muhammad ﷺ had turned a poet; but soon enough they found their allegation beside the mark and changed their lines of criticism in view of the undeniable fact of the Prophet’s being unlettered and completely unaccustomed to the art of poetry, saying that he had been tutored by others, that he had got the ‘old-worst stories’ written for him by others and read out to him in the morning and evening. 10

…such a proclamation was no ordinary thing. It came from a person who had never learned anything from the renowned poets and scholars of the time, had never recited even a single piece of poetry in their poetic congregations, and had never attended the company of soothsayers. 11  

• Stylometric analyses of the Qur’an compared to the hadith of Muhammad ﷺ
• The Prophet’s lack of control over revelation
• The separation between the emotional experiences of Prophet Muhammad and the speech of the Qur’an
• The Qur’an’s rebuking of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ 
• The limited references to Prophet Muhammad’s name in the Qur’an
• The  iʿjāz  of the Qur’an

Stylometric analysis of the Qur’an compared to the hadith

When we consider the Qur’anic style we find it the same throughout, while the Prophet’s own style is totally different. It does not run alongside the Qur’an except like high flying birds which cannot be reached by man but which may ‘run’ alongside him. When we look at human styles we find them all of a type that remains on the surface of the Earth. Some of them crawl while others run fast. But when you compare the fastest running among them to the Qur’an you feel that they are no more than moving cars compared to planets speeding through their orbits. 22

Revelation being beyond the Prophet’s control

And never say, “Indeed, I will do that tomorrow,” without [adding], “If Allah wills.” And remember your Lord when you forget [it] and say, “Perhaps my Lord will guide me to what is nearer than this to right conduct.” 26  

The separation between the emotional experiences of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the speech of the Qur’an

The qur’an’s rebuking of the prophet muhammad ﷺ.

He [the Prophet] frowned and turned away. Because there came to him the blind man, [interrupting]. But what would make you perceive, [O Muhammad], that perhaps he might be purified? Or be reminded and the remembrance would benefit him? 29

And if he [Muhammad] had made up about Us some [false] speech, We would have seized him by the right hand. Then We would have cut [his] aorta. And there is no one of you who could prevent [Us] from [doing that]. And indeed, the Qur’an is a reminder for the righteous. And indeed, We know that among you are deniers. And indeed, it will be [a cause of] regret for the disbelievers. And indeed, it is the truth of certainty. So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great. 31   And if We had not strengthened you, you would have almost inclined to them a little. Then [if you had], We would have made you taste double [punishment in] life and double [after] death. Then you would not find for yourself against Us a helper. 32

But [Prophet] are you going to worry yourself to death over them if they do not believe in this message? 33 O Prophet, why do you prohibit [yourself from] what Allah has made lawful for you…? 34 We know well that what they say grieves you [Prophet]. It is not your honesty they question—it is Allah’s signs [i.e., revelation] that the wrongdoers deny. 35

In the name of Allah, the Ever-Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy.  Haa Meem . A revelation from Allah, the Ever-Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. [This is] a book whose verses are explained in detail—a Qur’an in Arabic, for people who reflect. Giving glad tidings and warning [of a severe punishment]. But most of them turn away, so they listen not... 37

Prophet Muhammad’s integrity

When we consider carefully the timing of the revelation of the Qur’anic passages and surahs and their arrangement, we are profoundly astonished. We almost belie what we see and hear. We then begin to ask ourselves for an explanation of this highly improbable phenomenon: is it not true that this new passage of revelation has just been heard as new, addressing a particular event which is its only concern? Yet it sounds as though it is neither new nor separate from the rest. It seems as if it has been, along with the rest of the Qur’an, perfectly impressed on this man’s mind long before he has recited it to us... It has been fully engraved on his heart before its composition in the words he recites. How else can it unite so perfectly and harmoniously parts and pieces that do not naturally come together? Is it a result of an experiment that follows a spontaneous thought? That could not be the case. When each part was put in its position, the one who placed them never had a new thought or introduced any modification or re-arrangement. How then could he have determined his plan? And how could he have made his intention so clear in advance?... When we consider such detailed instructions on the arrangement of passages and surahs we are bound to conclude that there is a complete and detailed plan assigning the position of each passage before they are all revealed. Indeed the arrangement is made before the reasons leading to the revelation of any passage occur, and even before the start of the preliminary causes of such events… Such are the plain facts about the arrangement of the Qur’an as it was revealed in separate verses, passages and surahs over a period of 23 years. What does that tell us about its source? 50

The  iʿjāz  of the Qur’an 

History of the challenge, al-walīd b. al-mughīrah.

Nay! Verily he [i.e., al-Walīd] has been stubborn in opposing our verses and signs... Verily, he thought and plotted; So let him be cursed, how he plotted! And once more let him be cursed; how he plotted! Then he thought! Then he frowned and was irritated; then he turned back and was arrogant! Then he said, “This is nothing but magic from old; this is nothing but the word of a mortal!” 58

Unays al-Ghifārī

How could such a serious matter that would have disturbed human hearts and would have been known in the East and the West be conceivable? If that was conceivable regarding such an important and momentous matter, it would be conceivable too that another prophet or numerous other prophets could have appeared to whom scriptures were revealed from Heaven and who could have come with laws different from this Sharīʿah, and the news of all that was suppressed. This is something that cannot be suspected [to have happened], because it is contrary to human nature and current customs, and likewise is what they object to. 67

Earliest imitation attempts

Allah has sent down the best message—a Book of perfect consistency and repeated lessons—which causes the skin [and hearts] of those who fear their Lord to tremble, then their skin and hearts soften at the mention of Allah. That is the guidance of Allah, through which He guides whoever He wills. But whoever Allah leaves astray will be left with no guide. 85

Is it not enough for them that We have sent down to you the Book, [which is] recited to them. Surely in this Qur’an is a mercy and reminder for people who believe. 86

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Introduction

The concept of i’jaz al-qur’an and its superiority in terms of style and content, the main stylistic features of the qur’an, saj or prose, the difference between meccan and medinan verses.

The Quran is the main book of reference to Allah and his teachings among the Muslims. It is remarkably influential among Muslims and non-Muslims. It is also an impressive piece of literature that utilizes the Arabic language (Allen, 2000). It has several interconnected verses (ayat), which bring out 114 chapters (suras).

The chapters have different lengths and are classified into Meccan and Medinan. These are the places where Mohammed got his visions from Allah. Various sources say that the Quran’s composition dates back to a period between 609 CE and 632 CE (Wansbrough, 1977). This paper is a reflection on some of styles and key ideas that make the Quran unique.

Ijaz refers to the inimitability of the Quran. The term signifies that something is inherently impossible. Ijaz highlights the uniqueness of the Quran and one’s inability of imitating it. In order to understand the uniqueness and inimitability of the Quran, one must understand the scripture as a piece of literature. The Quran has gained acceptance among Muslims and non-Muslims because of its content and style (Shorroch, 1988).

There are certain features, which show the uniqueness of the Quran. For example, Fawaatih us suwar (Al huroof al muqatta’a) implying mysterious letters, represents such exceptional features. Many of the surahs of the Quran start with letters that had not been witnessed before in the Arabic literature and language. For instance, the words alif lam meem in Surat al baqara.

Many authors and some Muslims have tried to explain the terms in the Quran in broad terms, all in vain. There are allegations by many Muslims that only Allah knows the meaning of these words. Grammatical shift (iltifaat) also makes up the inimitability of the Quran (Yusuf, 1989).

This refers to the arrangement of texts in a way that brings out the intended meaning of something. Roger (2000) asserts that the Quran’s author utilized a mixture of poetry and prose. Indeed, the two styles are used in a way that connects each surah and verse to another. The main features include; prose which employs rhythm and rhyme, variations in styles, stylistic distinction, alliteration, assonance, metaphors, hyperbole, rhetorical questions, stress and synecdoche.

This is a style which employs both rhythm and rhyme. The rhythm is not consistent. Saj used in the Quran has an accent-based rhythm, use of rhyme at the end of words and continuous usage of rhetorical phrases and questions. Rhythm is whereby there is a recurrence of words or statements. The author utilized this style in the Meccan suras. In these suras, it is characterized by tendencies of mono rhymes and inexact rhymes as seen in the following phrases;

Inna aAtayna kal kawthar

Fasalli li rabbika wanhar

Inna shani-aka huwal abtar

The other features include alliteration or repeating the first sounds of neighboring words as used in Quran 33:71 and 77:20. Assonance is a case where an author repeats the vowel sounds. It is evident in Quran 88:25-26. Metaphors are direct comparisons of things or situations. For instance, a statement like Ahmed is a lion shows that Ahmed is brave. Good examples in the Quran are in chapter 21:18 and 16:103. Hyperbole, which means exaggerating something, appears in 7:40 and 39:71-72.

Rhetorical questions are questions in which the author does not require an answer. They communicate a point and make the reader think deeply about a phrase. A typical example is in Quran 55:60 and 37:91-92. Stress is a feature whereby something is said repeatedly so as to emphasize a point. It can be seen in Quran 29:62 and 33:92. Synecdoche is the use of a part of something to represent a clear picture of the whole. It is evident in Quran 90:12-13.

The meccan and medinan verses of the Quran’s surahs vary considerably (Yusuf, 1989). Most of the Surahs depict the life of Mohammed in Mecca, and the rest show Mohammed’s life experiences in Medina. The Medinan verses are longer and more precise than the Meccan ones. It is imperative to note that the difference comes out as a result of the different kinds of life that Mohammed lived in these two places.

When he was in Mecca, there was a lot of pagan worship especially in the Kaaba. He got visions while he was there that urged him to tell people about Allah. His main objective was to influence Jews and Christians, and gather followers of Islam from Jews and Christians. Living in Medina, Mohammed showed that the Christians and Jews were quite different from Muslims (Watt, 1956). Many medinan verses speak ill of the Jews.

All these differences can be seen in Surah 29:46 of Meccan passages, 5:73 and 9:30 of Medina. Another significant difference is that only the Medinan verses show the remarkable name given to Jesus, namely, Messiah. The meccan verses do not contain such a name.

In essence, the Quran is an indispensable reference book among the Muslims, similar to the Bible among Christians. It has gained acceptance all over the globe due to its uniqueness. It addresses the messages given to people by Mohammed with a lot of reference to Allah. Because of its acceptance, some Christians continue to use it in the disciplines of comparative religion, as well as theology. Thus, the influence of the Quran and its unique style cannot be underrated.

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And We have indeed made the Qur’an easy to understand and remember, then is there any that will remember (or receive admonition)?  ( Chapter No 54, Verse No 22 – Holy Quran )

THE QURʾAN is the supreme authority in Islam. It is the fundamental and paramount source of the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of the Islamic religion. It is the book that ‘differentiates’ between right and wrong, so that nowadays, when the Muslim world is dealing with such universal issues as globalization, the environment, combating terrorism and drugs, issues of medical ethics, and feminism, evidence to support the various arguments is sought in the Qurʾan. This supreme status stems from the belief that the Qurʾan is the word of God, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad( PBUH ) via the archangel Gabriel, and intended for all times and all places.

The Quran is the literal, spoken Word of Allah revealed to the last Prophet Muhammad( PBUH ), may the mercy and blessings of Allah be upon him, through Gabriel, the Angel of Revelation, transmitted to us by numerous channels, both verbally and in written form.  Inimitable and unique, it is divinely protected from corruption. God says:

‘Indeed, it is We who sent down the message [i.e., the Qur’an] and indeed, We will be its guardian.’ (Quran 15:9)

Holy Quran is the most widely read book in the world. The Quran was repeatedly revealed to Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH )  through Angel Jibril(AS) who is the king of all Angels.

Holy Quran was revealed at once to Bait ul Aizzah in the month of Ramazan. After then it was revealed on earth towards Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH ) in different time periods according to the situation and this revelation process lasted for approximately twenty-three  years.

Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH ) received his first revelation in the cave of Hira where he spent lot of time worshipping Allah. Holy Quran is the miracle of Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH ).

The revelation of  Quran started when Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH ) was 40 years old and it ends when his age was approximately 63 years.

The Holy Quran was collected by Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH ) companions and is written and memorized to pass it to the next generations. It was revealed part by part, ayet by ayet and occasionally as whole chapters. It is the most memorable book and is fully memorized by millions of people all over the world.

The companions of Prophet Muhammad( PBUH ) served in transferring the Islamic holy book to future generations. The Quran was compiled into a book in the time of the first caliph, Abu Bakr(RA).

During the 23 years of Muhammad’s( PBUH ) time as a prophet, the verses of the Quran were memorized as they were revealed, and about 42 scribes wrote the verses on different materials such as paper, cloth, bone fragments and leather.

The delegation of 12 people, including famous figures such as Uthman ibn Affan(RA), Ali ibn Abi Talib(RA), Talha ibn Ubaydullah(RA), Abdullah ibn Masood(RA), Ubayy ibn Kab(RA), Khalid ibn al-Walid(RA), and Hudhaifah(RA) , came together in Umar’s(RA) house and collected all the materials on which verses from the Quran were written.

Holy Quran is the finest piece of literature available in the world in Arabic language. It is the only book in the world that is in its original form after its revelation 1400 years ago.

Holy Quran consists of 114 chapters.  Out of 114 chapters, 86 chapters were revealed when Prophet( PBUH ) was in Meeca and 28 chapters were revealed when Prophet( PBUH ) was in Madina.  Each Chapter covers various aspects like rules and restrictions, rewards and the punishment.

All the chapters except one begin with the sentence  Bismillahir rahmanir raheem , ‘In the name of Allah the most merciful and the most kind’. This is the thought with which Muslims should start every action.

The longest chapter of the Qur’an is Surah  Baqarah  (The Cow) with 286 verses and the shortest is Surah  Al-Kawther  (abundance) which has 3 verses.

The arrangement of surahs does not correspond to the chronological order in which they were revealed.

The Qur’an is sometimes divided into 30 roughly equal parts, known as juz’. These divisions make it easier for Muslims to read the Qur’an during the course of a month and many will read one juz’ each day, particularly during the month of ramadan.

The first chapter of the Quran is repeated in daily prayers and in other occasions. This chapter, which consists of seven verses, is the most often recited chapter of the Holy Quran:

Holy Quran Names

Quran Majeed has lot of names , among all 6 are most popular.

• Al-Kitab     (Surah- AlBaqrah- 2)
• Al-Quran   (Surah- AlBaqrah- 185)
• Al-Zikar     (Surah- Alhijr- 9)
• Al-Wahyi   (Surah- AlAnbiya-45)
• Al-Furqan  (Surah- AlFurqan- 1)
• Al-Rooh     (Surah- AlShurah- 53)

Quran is a source of spiritual guidance for every Muslim. It is a holy book that is sent down by the ALLAH Almighty for guidance of the whole of mankind. It is the only book which is remained in its original form. It is also said in the Holy Quran that and “without any doubt we sent down the message and we will assuredly guard it from corruption”.

It should always be kept in mind that the Holy Quran is not only the holy book but it provides us the complete code of life whether it is related to the religion, economy, sociology, family, education, law, politics or any other field of the life. The holy Quran also says that “And we have sent down a book to thee which explaining all the things”.

Quran has a clear focus on education as it starts with “Read with the name of ALLAH who created you”. In Islam, getting an education is compulsory for all men and women.

Quran gives us judicial guidance as well. Quran orders to cut the hands of the thieves. Besides that, there are instructions that the eye is for an eye, the nose is for nose, the ear is for ear, life is for life and money in the revenge of money but if someone wants to forgive, it is better as ALLAH Almighty likes forgiveness.

As far as prayers are concerned, there are clear orders of ALLAH Almighty in the Holy Quran to offer prays. Reminders are given many times in the Quran to offer Namaz and to pay the Zakat. Namaz is the prayer to whom the first question will be asked on the day of judgment. It is also a pillar of Islam. Clear instructions are also given for Zakat as well. Fasting and Hajj are also discussed in detail in the Holy Quran.

There are very clear instructions about family and how to maintain relationships with family members.

It should always be kept in mind that the Quranic laws are everlasting. No one can change them.

Quran is an eternal guide for us with its basic and fundamental beliefs. It is an authentic and dependable channel from where we can take guidance for our whole life. It covers all aspects of human life including spiritual aspects as well. The holy Quran is a book of guidance that guides us towards the right path where the rewards are waiting for us and stops us to adopt the wrong path where punishment will be given to those who adopted it.

Holy Quran Topics

Quran Majeed discusses all those points which are necessary for success of human beings in this life and hereafter. Some of the topics discussed by Allah(SWT)  in Quran are as follows:

•  Oneness of Allah
•  Religious doctrine
•  Stories of past prophets
•  Reward and Punishment
•  Social Life
•  Domestic Life

The most important features of Quran’s style in discussing these themes are:

(1)  The use of parables to stir curiosity of the reader and explain deep truths.

(2)  More than two hundred passages begin with the Arabic word  Qul  – ‘Say’ – addressing Prophet Muhammad to say what follows in reply to a question, to explain a matter of faith, or to announce a legal ruling.  For example:

“Say: ‘O People of the Scripture!  Do you disapprove of us for no other reason than that we believe in Allah, and the revelation that has come to us and that which came before (us), and because most of you are rebellious and disobedient?’”  (Quran 2:59)

(3)  In some passages of the Quran, Allah takes oaths by His marvelous creation, both to strengthen an argument or to dispel doubts in the mind of the listener:

“By the sun and its brightness,

By the moon when it follows it,

By the day when it displays it,

By the night when it covers it,

By the sky and He who constructed it,

By the earth and He who spread it,

By the soul and He who proportioned it…” (Quran 91:1-7)

Sometimes Allah takes an oath by Himself:

“But no, by your Lord, they will not (truly) believe until they make you, (O Muhammad), judge concerning that over which they dispute among themselves, and then find within themselves no discomfort from what you have judged and submit in (full, willing) submission.” (Quran 4:65)

Everybody must read it and act it accordingly because no one can know the correct path better than the Creator himself .  Every chapter begins with the name of Allah except one chapter.

Holy Quran also contains historic events information that appeared in past so that people can learn from it. It also contains information and life of some of the previous Prophets. This book has health and guidance for people. Quran and the last Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH ) are the blessings of Allah(SWT).

Holy Quran is a complete code of life along with the sayings of the last Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH ).  Quran has translations available in various languages of the world so that people can understand it in their native language.

Quran Majeed is the last Holy book and there will be no Holy book after it and it is the book for all the people in the world. It also attests previous Holy Books and the Prophets.

Quran Majeed is a book that guides the people to spend their life in the best way, it has rules and states different rewards for the people who are obedient and follow it and also states the punishment for the people who are disobedient and do not follow it. It has solutions to all the problems of humanity.  It is a miracle and no human can create content like it.

We can say that Quran is a letter of instructions from the lord Allah towards human beings. We must try to read and understand it and concentrate on the instructions mentioned in it.

Holy Quran Features

•  By reading only a single word of Quran Majeed you get 10 points or rewards from Allah.
•  By Reading 3 times Chapter No 112 which only contains 3 verses you will get the reward of reading full Quran.
•  The devil went away from the homes of the people in which people read the last 2 verses of Chapter No 2 at night.
•  Holy Quran attests all the Prophets as true Prophets because all of them were sent from Allah.
•  Quran Majeed contains the biographies of some past Prophets.
•  Not even a single word of  Quran is changed or replaced since its revelation 1400 years ago.
• Quran Majeed is a miracle, pure and true words from Allah.
•  Holy Quran is the most memorized book in the world.
•  Quran is the only book in the world that covers all the aspects of life for the guidance of human beings.
•  Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH )  life is a complete picture and a working example of Holy Quran.
•  Previous Holy Books were revealed at once or sent from Allah but Quran was revealed according to the situation in 23  years.
• Quran Majeed offers lots of benefits and favors for the human beings that were not there in previous Holy books.
•  No other Holy book is in its original form but Quran is the only Holy Book.
•  Quran is the base of modern sciences and technologies.
•  Quran Majeed is a blessing and health source for human beings.
•  Holy Quran is a book for Conquers not for Slaves.

A beginner should know a few points about Quran translations.

First, there is a distinction between the Quran and its translation.  In Christian view, the Bible is the Bible, no matter what language it may be in.  But a translation of the Quran is not the word of God, for the Quran is the exact Arabic words spoken by God, revealed to Prophet Muhammad by Gabriel.  The word of God is only the Arabic Quran as God says:

“Indeed, I revealed it as an Arabic Quran.” (Quran 12:2)

A translation is simply an explanation of the meanings of the Quran.  That is why one modern English translation has been titled “The Meaning of the Glorious Quran”: it strives only to give the meaning, but falls short, as any translation must, of reproducing the form of the Holy Book.  The translated text loses the inimitable quality of the original, so be aware of the degree to which a translation reflects the original message at every level of meaning, and that it will probably not match it.  For this reason, all which is regarded as ‘recitation’ of the Quran is to be done in Arabic, such as the recitation of the Quran in the five daily prayers of the Muslims.

Surah Al-Fatihah(The Opening)

Surah al-baqarah(the cow), surah ale-imran (the family of imran), surah an-nisa’ (the women), surah al-ma’idah (the table spread with food), surah al-an’am (the cattle), surah al-a’raf (the heights), surah al-anfal (the spoils of war), surah at-taubah (the repentance), surah yunus (jonah), surah hud (prophet hood), surah yusuf (prophet joseph).

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Introduction to Quranic Sūrahs

Imam Ali Zayn al-‘Ābidīn (a) has said:

The verses of the Qur’an are treasures, and every time a treasure is opened up, it is desirable that you look at what is inside it . (Usūl al-Kāfī, 2:609)

Learning more about the Sūras of the Quran is one of the ways in which a believer investigates the contents of the Quran. This page is a complication of select basic information about each of the Sūras of the Quran. It includes a background of the Sūrah, merits of reciting it, synopsis of contents and some highlighted verses to reflect on and memorize. It also has activities for self-study on each of the Sūras. The information about the Sūras has been taken from authentic and reliable sources.

This project was started by the Academy for Learning Islam (A.L.I.) in AH 1439/2018 CE. Over the next five years, A.L.I. sent out a daily “Sūrah Familiarization” email to those who had subscribed for it. Many people used it to help them study the Quran during the holy month. It guided them towards benefitting from the Sura and its contents. The content was then uploaded on the A.L.I. website.

On this page, the entire contents have been formatted and put together, with separate links available for each Sūrah.

We hope that patrons of the A.L.I. website will find this useful in their study of the holy book. Please send comments and suggestions to [email protected]  

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ABBREVIATIONS

(a) = ‘ alayhis-salām, ‘alayha-salām, ‘alayhimus-salām , i.e. peace be upon him/her/them depending on it follows the name of a male, female or group of holy souls.v. = verse. vv. = verses.

1 - Sūrat al-Fātiha

2 - sūrat al-baqarah, 3 - sūrat āl-i ‘imrān, 4 - sūrat al-nisā’, 5 - sūrat al-mā’idah, 6 - sūrat al-an‘ām, 7 - sūrat al-a‘rāf, 8 - sūrat al-anfāl, 9 - sūrat al-tawbah, 10 - sūrat yūnus, 11 - sūrat hūd, 12 - sūrat yūsuf, 13 - sūrat al-ra‘d, 14 - sūrat ibrāhīm, 15 - sūrat al-hijr, 16 - sūrat al-nahl, 17 - sūrat al-isrā, 18 - sūrat al-kahf, 19 - sūrat maryam, 20 - sūrat ta-ha, 21 - sūrat al-anbiyā’, 22 - sūrat al-hajj, 23 - sūrat al-mu’minūn, 24 - sūrat al-nūr, 25 - sūrat al-furqān, 26 - sūrat al-shu‘arā’, 27 - sūrat al-naml, 28 - sūrat al-qasas, 29 - sūrat al-ankabūt, 30 - sūrat al-rūm, 31 - sūrat luqmān, 33 - sūrat al-ahzāb, 34 - sūrat al-sajdah, 34 - sūrat saba, 35 - sūrat al-fātir, 36 - sūrat yāsīn, 37 - sūrat al-sāffāt, 38 - sūrat sād, 39 - sūrat al-zumar, 40 - sūrat al-ghāfir, 41 - sūrat al-fussilat, 42 - sūrat al-shūrā, 43 - sūrat al-zukhruf, 44 - sūrat al-dukhan, 45 - sūrat al-jāthiya, 46 - sūrat al-ahqāf, 47 - sūrat muhammad, 48 - sūrat al-fath, 49 - sūrat al-hujurāt, 50 - sūrat qāf, 51 - sūrat al-dhāriyāt, 52 - sūrat al-tur, 53 - sūrat al-najm, 54 - sūrat al-qamar, 55 - sūrat al-rahmān, 56 - sūrat al-wāqi ‘ah, 57 - sūrat al-hadīd, 58 - sūrat al-mujādilah, 59 - sūrat al-hashr, 60 - sūrat al-mumtahanah, 61 - sūrat al-saff, 62 - sūrat al-jumu‘ah, 63 - sūrat al-munāfiqūn, 64 - sūrat al-taghābun, 65 - sūrat al-talāq, 66 - sūrat al-tahrim, 67 - sūrat al-mulk, 68 - sūrat al-qalam, 69 - sūrat al-hāqqah, 70 - sūrat al-ma’arij, 71 - sūrat nūh, 72 - sūrat al-jinn, 73 - sūrat al-muzzammil, 74 - sūrat al-muddaththir, 75 - sūrat al-qiyāmah, 76 - sūrat al-dahr, 77 - sūrat al-mursalāt, 78 - sūrat al-naba’, 79 - sūrat al-nazi‘āt, 80 - sūrat ‘abasa, 81 - sūrat al-takwīr, 82 - sūrat al-infitār, 83 - sūrat al-mutaffifīn, 84 - sūrat al-inshiqāq, 85 - sūrat al-burūj, 86 - sūrat al-tāriq, 87 - sūrat al-a‘lā, 88 - sūrat al-ghāshiyah, 89 - sūrat al-fajr, 90 - sūrat al-balad, 91 - sūrat al-shams, 92 - sūrat al-layl, 93 - sūrat al-duhā, 94 - sūrat al-inshirah, 95 - sūrat al-tīn, 96 - sūrat al-‘alaq, 97 - sūrat al-qadr, 98 - sūrat al-bayyinah, 99 - sūrat al-zalzalah, 100 - sūrat al-adiyat, 101 - sūrat al-qār‘ah, 102 - sūrat al-takāthur, 103 - sūrat al-‘asr, 104 - sūrat al-humazah, 105 - sūrat al-fil, 106 - sūrat al-quraysh, 107 - sūrat al-mā‘ūn, 108 - sūrat al-kawthar, 109 - sūrat al-kāfirūn, 110 - sūrat al-nasr, 111 - sūrat al-masad, 112 - sūrat al-ikhlās, 113 - sūrat al-falaq, 114 - sūrat al-nās.

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