What is Quran?

 The word "Qur'an" is derived from the Arabic word "qara'a," which means "to recite" or "to read." The Qur'an is the sacred scripture of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is considered the literal word of God, and is the central religious text of Islam. The Qur'an is divided into 114 chapters, called surahs, and contains the teachings and principles of Islam, as well as guidance on how to live a moral and just life. Muslims believe that the Qur'an is the final and complete revelation of God's will and a source of guidance for all of humanity.

Who wrote this Quran?:

The Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over a period of 23 years. The revelations began when Muhammad was 40 years old and continued until his death. The Prophet Muhammad received the revelations through the angel Gabriel, who revealed the verses of the Qur'an to him.

According to Islamic tradition, the revelations were received by the Prophet in the form of divine inspiration and he would then recite the verses to his companions, who would memorize them and write them down. The collection of these revelations was compiled into the book we now know as the Qur'an.

It is believed by muslims that the Quran is the literal word of God and it was revealed to the prophet to guide the people, it is considered as the final and complete revelation of God's will and a source of guidance for all of humanity.

Quran according to Quran:

According to the Quran, the Quran is the final and complete revelation of God's will and a source of guidance for all of humanity. The Quran states that it is a book that has been revealed to mankind by God through the angel Gabriel (Jibril in Arabic) and that it is the word of God, unchanged and unaltered.

In the Quran, God says, "This is the Book, in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allah" (2:2) and "This is the scripture whereof there is no doubt, a guidance unto those who ward off (evil)" (2:185). The Quran also emphasizes the importance of reading and studying the scripture, and calls upon individuals to reflect upon its teachings and apply them in their daily lives.

In addition, it is considered as the last testament and final testament in the series of divine revelation given to the prophet from Adam, Moses, Jesus and many others.

The Quran is considered to be the foundation of the Islamic faith and the primary source of guidance for Muslims. It covers a wide range of subjects, including the nature of God, the purpose of human existence, the importance of morality and justice, the concept of accountability in the afterlife, and the role of humanity in the world.

Quran according to Hadith:

According to Hadith, which is the collection of sayings, actions and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the Quran is the literal word of God and it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad as guidance for all of humanity.

Hadith also confirms that the Prophet Muhammad received the revelations of the Quran through the angel Gabriel, who recited the verses to him. The Prophet would then recite the verses to his companions, who would memorize them and write them down.

For example, in Sahih Bukhari, it is narrated that the Prophet Muhammad said: "The best among you is he who learns the Quran and teaches it" (Sahih Bukhari, 50:894).

In another hadith from Sahih Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad said, “The best of you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it” (Sahih Muslim, 804)

These Hadith shows the importance of learning and teaching the Quran, which is considered to be the foundation of the Islamic faith and the primary source of guidance for Muslims.

It is also considered as the last testament and final testament in the series of divine revelation given to the prophet from Adam, Moses, Jesus and many others.

In addition to these Hadiths, there are many other Hadiths that confirm the importance and status of the Quran in Islam and the guidance it provides for the believers.