What is the Quran?
The
Qur’an is the most often-read book in the world. Revealed by God to the Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the 7th century, and revered by Muslims as
being God’s final Scripture and Testament, its words have been lovingly
recited, memorized, and implemented by Muslims of every nationality ever since.
The
faithful are inspired, consoled often moved to tears by its eloquence and
poetic imagery, especially when recited aloud. And yet, the Qur’an is unique in
being the only Scripture that is free of scientific inaccuracies, whose
historical authenticity can be verified, and whose text has been so carefully
preserved that just one authorized version (in Arabic) exists. Approximately
the length of the New Testament, the Qur’an is also the only holy book that can
be memorized in its entirety by people of all ages and intellectual abilities –
including non-Arabic speakers – which Muslims consider to be one of its
miracles.
Why must we understand the Quran?
Will
they not then ponder over the Quran, or is it that they have locks on their
hearts!? [Quran, 47:24]
(This
is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee, full of blessing, that they
may ponder its revelations, and that men of understanding may reflect.[Quran,
38:29]
The
Quran is a guide to humanity which also includes you, dear reader.
Since none of us want to be misguided, it is paramount not only to read or
recite the Quran, but to understand and implement it in our lives as well.
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