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The Qur’an is the primary scripture of the faith of Islam. It is the single most important reference for all matters of faith, social practice, the contemplation of law and the understanding of the Divine.
The Qurʾānic corpus, composed in an early form of Classical Arabic, is traditionally believed to be a literal transcript of God’s speech and to constitute the earthly reproduction of an uncreated and eternal heavenly original, according to the general view referred to in the Qurʾān itself as “the well-preserved tablet” (al-lawḥ al-mahfūẓ; Qurʾān...
Guidance and wisdom for leading a righteous and moral life. The creation of the universe and all living things. The role of prophets and revelation in guiding humanity. The consequences of good and evil actions. The significance of social justice and fairness.
Respect for the written text of the Quran is an important element of religious faith by many Muslims, and the Quran is treated with reverence. Based on tradition and a literal interpretation of Quran 56:79 ("none shall touch but those who are clean"), some Muslims believe that they must perform a ritual cleansing with water ( wudu or ghusl ) before touching a copy of the Quran, although this ...
Commented on: 1. There is a profound question that each and every one of us reflects on at some point during our lives: "Why am I here, what is my purpose?" The Quran puts forward a simple but powerful argument with regards to our origins: "Were they created without any agent? Were they the creators?" (Quran 52:35)
In fact, as human knowledge evolves, it becomes imperative for us to enhance, reinterpret, and advance the past understanding of the Qur’an. The Quran is very clear on this point: سَنُرِيهِمْ آيَاتِنَا فِي الْآفَاقِ وَفِي أَنفُسِهِمْ حَتَّىٰ يَتَبَيَّنَ لَهُمْ أَنَّهُ الْحَقُّ (41:53).
Here are five reasons why you should read the Holy Qur’an. 1. ‘The Holy Qur’an makes you like the Prophets’. The prophets are the epitome of purity, righteousness, and success. Their relationship with God is what sets them apart from the rest of mankind. Thus, they enjoyed a state which eludes many of us; contentment.
