The Holy Quran is the holiest book in Islam and the primary source of legislation and way of life for Muslims.
Here’s a comprehensive, organized look at it:
Definition and importance.
What is the Holy Quran?
It is the word of God revealed to the Seal of the Prophets and Messengers, Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace, by means of the faithful spirit Gabriel, peace be upon him, and it is:
- The miraculous in its wording: meaning no one can produce anything like it.
- Reciting it is an act of worship for which a Muslim is rewarded.
- It was transmitted to us by continuous narration: that is, it was transmitted by a large group from a large group, and it is rationally impossible for them to collude in lying, which guarantees its preservation from distortion.
- Written in the Qur’an: It begins with Surat Al-Fatihah and ends with Surat An-Nas.
Its names and characteristics.
The Qur’an is known by many names, such as:
- Al-Furqan: because it distinguishes between truth and falsehood.
- Remembrance: because it is a reminder and an admonition.
- The book: because it is collected and written.
- Download: Because it is sent down from God.
- Revelation.
Structure and basic numbers:
The Holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace, over a period of 23 years.
Main topics in the Holy Quran:
The Holy Qur’an addresses all aspects of religious and worldly life, and its basic topics are classified into five main axes:
Beliefs:
These are the foundations of faith, and they include:
- Monotheism: singling out God for worship and mentioning His names and attributes.
- Prophethood and the Message: A statement of the duties of the messengers and the truth of the message of Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace.
- The Unseen: Belief in angels, heavenly books, and the Last Day (resurrection and judgment).
B. Provisions and legislation.
These are the rules that regulate a Muslim’s life and his relationship with his Lord and with society, and they include:
- Rulings on acts of worship: prayer, zakat, fasting, and Hajj.
- Transactional Provisions: Sale, Marriage, Divorce, Inheritance.
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- Retribution and Hudud: Criminal laws that protect society.
C. Stories and news:
The stories of the prophets and previous nations (such as the stories of Joseph, Moses, and Noah, peace be upon them) are told with the aim of:
- The lesson and moral: to consider what happened to previous nations.
- Strengthening the hearts of the Prophet and the believers.
- Statement of God’s laws of victory and destruction.
Dr. Ethics and Morals.
These are the directives that aim to purify the soul and build a healthy society, and they include:
- Good morals: honesty, justice, benevolence, humility, and being kind to parents.
- Warning against vices: lying, injustice, backbiting, and major sins.
e. Cosmic scenes and evidence.
Verses that call for contemplation and reflection on the Kingdom of God, such as the creation of the heavens and the earth, the cycle of life, and others, with the aim of:
- Proof of the Creator’s power.
- Calling people to faith by looking at cosmic evidence.
- A comprehensive guide to the Holy Quran: Learn about its structure, the number of its surahs and verses, and the five most important topics covering doctrine, rulings, and stories.
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