~*~ WHAT IS QUR'AN? ~*~
19/10/2008WHAT IS THE QUR'AN ALL ABOUT?
The Qur'an is written in beautiful prose that continues to be marvelled by the experts of the Arabic language. But it is not merely a literary masterpiece.
The Qur'an contains scientific facts and explanations that fascinate
scientists of all fields. But it Is not an encyclopedia of science.
The Quran mentions stories of people and places in the past with vivid detail. But it is not merely a book of history.
SO WHAT IS QUR'AN?
The Qur'an is a revelation from the Creator of this universe to all human beings. Its most important message is the Unity of God - that there is only One Supreme Being who has no partners and is not dependent on anyone or anything. He is the Creator of everything and the whole universe is in His control. He is the only One worthy of being worshipped.
It is impossible for the created to fully comprehend the Creator - so the Qur'an makes us aware of Him by mentioning His Attributes. He is the most Merciful, the Loving, the Majestic, the Oft-Forgiving. The name that He has chosen for Himself is Allah. In His infinite mercy, Allah has not left mankind to wander searching for the correct path. He has revealed the Qur'an which includes a code for all people to follow. Islam is not just a set of beliefs. It is a complete way of life which covers all spheres of human activity - the social, economic, political, educational as well as the spiritual. Islam enjoins good manners for every occasion and stresses treating people, particularly relatives and neighbors, with kindness. The family enjoys a high status in Islam - it is viewed as the nucleus of society.
Allah has also sent messengers to guide mankind to the truth and to be an example for others to emulate. Stories of these messengers starting from Adam and including those of Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus, and ending with Muhammad ( may peace be upon them all ) are found in the Qur'an. This final revelation from Allah to mankind has been safeguarded from any alteration. Since the Qur'an has been preserved in its original Arabic it has not lost any meaning in translation to another language. Millions of people from all parts of the world have memorized the complete Qur'an. So even if all printed copies of the Qur'an were destroyed it would continue to live in the hearts of these people.
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