The Quran is the holy book, which was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) as guidance to mankind. It was revealed to him over 23 years. The first verse came to him when he was alone in the cave of Hira.
Then suddenly angel Gabriel appeared to him and asked him to read. The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, “I cannot read!” the angel held him tightly and then released him saying “read!” Again the prophet (p.b.u.h) said “I cannot read!” Once again Angel Gabriel held him tightly and then released him saying:
Iqra bismi Rabikkal-ladhi khalaq. Khalaqal insaana min alaq. Iqra wa Rabbukal akram. Alladhi allamal bil qalam. Allamal insaana ma lam ya lam.
“ Read in the Name of your Lord Who created! He created man from a clot of blood. Read; and your lord is the most bountiful. He who has taught by the pen. Taught man what they knew not.”
The verses of the Quran continued to be revealed to the prophet (p.b.u.h) telling him to ask the people to follow the right path of Islam.
Every time the verses were revealed, the prophet (p.b.u.h)
Would order his people to write them down. All verses of the Quran preserved that way. Later they were made into a Book which we have today.
The Quran is the book of guidance for all mankind. It contains all the basic rules of the religion islam. It has given the duties, which are important for Muslims to perform, and a code of conduct, which Muslims must follow.
Muslims must recite the Quran in Arabic and learn its own meaning in their own languages. They must also act according to its teachings.
There are 114 verses in the Quran. Some are very long and some are short. The Quran is divided into 30 parts.
To learn and remember the Quran’s verses and chapters by heart are good deeds for which a person will be rewarded
How to handle the quran
To able to touch the Quran you must have wudu. Wudu is a way of cleaning your self. The holy book must be looked after carefully. You should treat it in respect. These are the things your not supposed to do
- Do not throw the Quran on the floor
- Do not write on the Quran
- Do not put the Quran on the floor
- Do not bring the Quran in the toilet or the bathroom
If you accidentally dropped it on the floor you must pick it up as soon as possible and kiss it and put it against your head as a sign of respect. You should put the Quran always on the shelf that’s at the top.
