Quran

''Al-Quran'' - The Greatest and Final Revelation

Introduction:

The Quran is the guidance, which means the guidance for all humanity. The Arabic word for “Quran” literally translates to “reading” and “recitation”. It is the final revelation from Allah, (the message) that He sent through His final messenger  Muhammad (P.B.U.H) .Nothing in this Holy book is doubtful or dishonest.The Quran divides into 30 parts/juz and subdivides into 114 Surahs. Muslims classify the Surahs as Makki or Madni surahs based on where Allah revealed them.

Key Themes of the Quran

The central theme of the Al-Quran revolves around monotheism (Tawheed) and the majesty of Allah. It discusses fundamental concepts like prophethood, belief in the afterlife, the promise of Heaven (Jannah), struggles against temptation, humanity’s place in the world, and personal responsibilities, among others.

Revelation period

Muhammad (P.B.U.H) received the initial revelation at Mount Hira and over the next twenty-three years, Allah revealed the Holy Book of Islam, the Quran pak, to him.

Opening of The Quran

The opening Sura of the Quran-Shareef is Al Fatiha. The Holy Quran’s essence is literally contained in it. This Surah has seven verses. All Muslims use it several times a day during the five daily prayers, making it the most recited Surah in the world. Similarly Surah Al-Baqara is the Quran’s second Surah. It has 286 verses, making it the longest chapter of the Holy Quran. This Surah also contains the longest verse of the Al-Quran, 2:282.

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Surah Names in Urdu

Importance of Quranic Recitation:

The Holy Quran is essential for every Muslim to memorize and understand. Reciting the  Quran has numerous advantages:

  • Expanded view: Quranic recitation opens the mind and broadens one’s vision of life.
  • Heart Peace: It fills the heart and spirit with calm.
  • Spiritual Closeness: Reciting the Qur’an makes one feel closer to with Allah.
  • Light and Guidance: The main source of light and guidance in life is the Quran.
  • Protection from Evil: Muslims are protected from the tempts of evil forces by regular recitation.
  • Ultimate Blessings: The Quran’s recitation is a source of unparalleled blessings.
  • Additionally, Reciting the Al-Furqan is the greatest method to build a strong connection with Allah.

Quran Surah

Surah No Surah Name Verses/Ayat
1 Surah Al Fatiah 7
2 Surah Baqarah 286
3 Surah Al Imran 200
4 Surah An Nisa 176
5 Surah Al Maidah 120
6 Surah Al Anam 165
7 Surah Al Araf 206
8 Surah Al Anfal 75
9 Surah At Taubah 129
10 Surah Yunus 109
11 Surah Hud 123
12 Surah Yusuf 111
13 Surah Ar Rad 43
14 Surah Ibrahim 52
15 Surah Al Hijr 99
16 Surah An Nahl 128
17 Surah Al Isra 111
18 Surah Kahf 110
19 Surah Maryam 98
20 Surah Taha 135
21 Surah Al Anbiya 112
22 Surah Al Hajj 78
23 Surah Al Muminun 118
24 Surah An Nur 64
25 Surah Al Furqan 77
26 Surah Ash Shu’ara 227
27 Surah An Naml 93
28 Surah Al Qasas 88
29 Surah Al Ankabut 69
30 Surah Ar Room 98
31 Surah Al Luqman 34
32 Surah As Sajdah 30
33 Surah Al Ahzab 73
34 Surah Saba 54
35 Surah Fatir 45
36 Surah Yasin 83
37 Surah As Saffat 182
38 Surah Sad 88
39 Surah Az Zumar 75
40 Surah Ghafir 85
41 Surah Fussilat 54
42 Surah Ash Shura 53
43 Surah Az Zukhruf 89
44 Surah Ad Dukhan 59
45 Surah Al Jasia 37
46 Surah Al Ahqaf 35
47 Surah Muhammad 38
48 Surah Al Fath 29
49 Surah Al Hujurat 18
50 Surah Qaf 45
51 Surah Az Zariyat 60
52 Surah At Tur 49
53 Surah An Najm 62
54 Surah Al Qamar 55
55 Surah Ar Rahman 78
56 Surah Al Waqiah 96
57 Surah Al Hadid 29
58 Surah Mujadilah 22
59 Surah Al Hashr 24
60 Surah Al Mumtahinah 13
61 Surah As Saff 14
62 Surah Al Jumuah 11
63 Surah Munafiqun 11
64 Surah At Taghabun 18
65 Surah At Talaq 12
66 Surah At Tahrim 12
67 Surah Al Mulk 30
68 Surah Al Qalam 52
69 Surah Al Haqqah 52
70 Surah Al Maarij 44
71 Surah Nuh 28
72 Surah Al Jin 28
73 Surah Muzzammil 20
74 Surah Al Mudassir 56
75 Surah Al Qiyamah 40
76 Surah Ad Dahr 31
77 Surah Al Mursalat 50
78 Surah An Naba 40
79 Surah An Naziat 46
80 Surah Abasa 42
81 Surah At Takwir 29
82 Surah Al Infitar 19
83 Surah Al Mutaffifin 36
84 Surah Al Inshiqaq 25
85 Surah Al Buruj 22
86 Surah At Tariq 17
87 Surah Al Ala 19
88 Surah Al Gashiyah 26
89 Surah Al Fajr 30
90 Surah Al Balad 20
91 Surah Ash Shams 15
92 Surah Al Lail 21
93 Surah Ad Duha 11
94 Surah Al Inshirah 8
95 Surah At Tin 8
96 Surah Al Alaq 19
97 Surah Al Qadr 5
98 Surah Al Bayyina 8
99 Surah Az Zilzal 8
100 Surah Al Adiyat 11
101 Surah Al Qariah 11
102 Surah At Takasur 8
103 Surah Al Asr 3
104 Surah Al Humazah 9
105 Surah Al Fil 5
106 Surah Quraish 4
107 Surah Al Maun 7
108 Surah Kausar 3
109 Surah Al Kafiroon 6
110 Surah An Nasr 3
111 Surah Al Lahab 5
112 Surah Al Ikhlas 4
113 Surah Al Falaq 5
114 Surah An Nas 6

The following Suras (Chapters) have been named after the Prophets:

  1. Yunus – Chapter 10
  2. Hud – Chapter 11
  3. Yusuf – Chapter 12
  4. Ibrahim – Chapter 14
  5. Luqman – Chapter 31
  6. Muhammad – Chapter 47
  7. Nuh – Chapter 71

Other names of Al-Quran

Allah gives it several different names, such as al-Furqan (the Criterion), al-Dhikr (the Reminder), and al-Kitab (the Book). Numerous attributes of the Qur’an are also mentioned in it, like “glad tiding” (bushra) etc.

Facts

  • The Holy Quran has 19 Arabic alphabets in its first ayat, “بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ”. Except for Sura Tauba, Bismillah starts every chapter of the Quran.
  • Al-Kauthar is the shortest surah in the holy quran.
  • The Holy Quran uses the word ”Quran” 70 times.
  • People have translated the Holy book into 103 languages around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

 The Quran is the religious book of Muslims revealed by Muhammad (SAWW).

 The Holy Quran was orally revealed by Allah through Jibrael (AS) to Muhammad (SAWW).

The Quran was revealed between 610-632 CE.

It consists of 114 Surahs, with 86 Makki and 28 Madni. There are 6666 Ayats/Verses, 604 pages, 540 Ruku, 7 Manzil, and 14 Sajdah in the Holy Quran.

The Quran, as the final and eternal divine revelation, serves as a comprehensive guide for Muslims, offering timeless wisdom and guidance for navigating life’s complexities. Regular recitation and application of its teachings lead to spiritual growth and alignment with the righteous path, a guidance that endures till the end of the world.

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