The Quran

The Quran

Literally the Quran was derived from an Arabic root word “Qaraa” which means to read or recite. Technically it is the divine speech of Allah (SW) sent down upon the last Prophet  Muhammad (SAW) , through Angle Jibril(AS) to humankind. It is a speech of Allah (SW) sent down to the Prophet (SAW) through Angel Jibril (AS) in its precise wording transmitted from one generation to another by “Tawathur” ( numerous person).


Photo by :Shamim Musa , A copy of Holy book Quran 

Other names of the Quran are Nur, Bashir, Dhikr, Majid, Al-Shifaa. The revelation(wahyi) of Quran, revelation means to make known to inspire or to teach. The process of transmission of divine words to Allah creatures occurred in different ways, inspiration,  through dreams, spoken words behind a veil, through angel Jibril.

The roles of Angel Jibril in the revelation of the Quran: he lowered the Quran from lahwhul Mahfudh (Well preserved tablet) in the seventh heaven to Baithul Izza in the lowest heaven.

He lowered the Quran from Baithul Izza to earth and revealed it in portion to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) through out his 23 years of Prophet Hood. He taught the Prophet on how to recite the Quran correctly.

He assisted the Prophet in the order and arrangements of the Quran.  He also helped him in memorising the Quran during revelation. 

There are many needs for revelation of the Quran,  to guide mankind to the straight path, to educate mankind,  to correct the wrong message the earlier scriptures ( Tawrat, Injili, Zabur) were tempered with by man hence losing their authenticity.

To pass universal  message and like the other scriptures  which were sent to particular generations at specific time, Quran is sent to the whole mankind. To narrate and summarise stories and events of the earlier generation in order to offer teachings, lessons, warnings and guidance to shape the community.

To confirm the belief of one true God. To reject false gods. To remind us about the day of judgment.  To unite  mankind under one religion Islam and Mankind needed a book which could lead them to perfect complete way of life which was suitable for existence of all time and all people to the last day.

The Quran contains all the solutions to man’s problems in all walk of life be it political, economical, social and moral. It is a guide and mercy of those who desire to discover the truth and reality about life on earth and hereafter.  Quran is a superior to other scriptures and also preserved their messages which was 


Photo  by Shamim Musa, one of the surah from Quran 

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