Quran
Quran
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Quran, also known as Muhammad's Quran, is the holy book of Islam and is considered the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
Birth and Death Dates
The exact dates of birth and death are not known. However, it is believed that the Quran was first compiled in its final form during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (570-632 CE).
Nationality and Profession(s)
The Quran is a divine scripture, and as such, does not have a nationality or profession in the classical sense.
Early Life and Background
The Quran's existence predates its written form. The word of God was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over a period of 23 years through various forms of revelation, including dreams, visions, and auditory experiences. During this time, Muhammad received guidance on spiritual, moral, and practical matters.
Major Accomplishments
Compilation and Preservation: The Quran was compiled in its final form during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad by his companions.
Spread of Islam: The Quran played a crucial role in spreading Islam across the world, as it contains guidance on spiritual growth, moral development, and practical living.
Notable Works or Actions
The Quran is considered the ultimate authority for Muslims. It contains 114 chapters (surahs), each with its unique style and theme. Some notable sections include:
Chapter of the Cow (Al-Baqarah): One of the longest surahs in the Quran, which provides guidance on various aspects of faith.
Chapter of the Women (An-Nisa'): A chapter that deals with family law, social justice, and personal rights.
Impact and Legacy
The Quran has had a profound impact on world history:
Spread of Islam: The Quran played a crucial role in spreading Islam across the world, as it contains guidance on spiritual growth, moral development, and practical living.
Literary and Artistic Heritage: The Quran's unique style and themes have inspired numerous literary and artistic works throughout history.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
The Quran is widely quoted and remembered due to its significance in Islam:
Spiritual Guidance: The Quran provides guidance on spiritual growth, moral development, and practical living.
Inspirational Literature: The Quran's unique style and themes have inspired numerous literary and artistic works throughout history.
Quotes by Quran
Quran's insights on:
And if they had believed and guarded themselves (against evil), reward from Allah would certainly have been better; had they but known (this).
And could you see when they shall become terrified, but (then) there shall be no escape and they shall be seized upon from a near place / And they shall say: We believe in it. And how shall the attaining (of faith) be possible to them from a distant place? / And they disbelieved in it before, and they utter conjectures with regard to the unseen from a distant place.
And fight them on until there is no more tumult or oppressions, and there prevail justice and Faith in Allah; but if they cease, let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression
And (as for) those who follow the right direction, He increases them in guidance and gives them their guarding (against evil).
And He it is Who sends the winds as good news before His mercy; and We send down pure water from the cloud, / That We may give life thereby to a dead land and give it for drink, out of what We have created, to cattle and many people.
And he strikes out a likeness for Us and forgets his own creation. Says he: Who will give life to the bones when they are rotten? / Say: He will give life to them Who brought them into existence at first, and He is cognizant of all creation / He Who has made for you the fire (to burn) from the green tree, so that with it you kindle (fire).
And keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate and obey the Apostle, so that mercy may be shown to you. (The Light 24.56)
And proclaim among men the Pilgrimage: they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, coming from every remote path, / That they may witness advantages for them and mention the name of Allah during stated days over what He has given them of the cattle quadrupeds, then eat of them and feed the distressed one, the needy.
Their apostles said: Is there doubt about Allah, the Maker of the heavens and the earth? He invites you to forgive you your faults and to respite you till an appointed term. They said: You are nothing but mortals like us; you wish to turn us away from what our fathers used to worship; bring us therefore some clear authority.
