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The Qur'an: A Guiding Light
The Qur'an is the final revelation from God (Allah) to humanity, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) over 23 years.
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Impressive Facts
Divine Preservation
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Memorization (Hifz)
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Literary Miracle
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Universal Message
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Influence
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Scientific Discoveries
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Quran by the Numbers
Chapters (Surahs)
114
Verses (Ayahs)
6236
Sections (Juz')
30
Words
77,430
Letters
320,015
Longest Surah
Al-Baqarah (286 verses)
Shortest Surah
Al-Kawthar (3 verses)
Prophets Mentioned
25
Word 'Allah' mentioned
~2,699 times
Meccan Surahs
86
Medinan Surahs
28
Revelations Span
23 years
Revelation Timeline
610 CE
First Revelation
The first revelation to Prophet Muhammad in the Cave of Hira during Ramadan.
610-622 CE
Meccan Period
Revelations focused on the oneness of God, the Day of Judgment, and moral conduct.
622 CE
The Hijra
Migration from Mecca to Medina, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
Structure
Understanding the Quran's Structure
The Quran is organized into 114 chapters (surahs) of varying lengths, generally arranged from longest to shortest.
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Key Themes
Tawhid (Oneness of God)
The absolute unity and uniqueness of God, the central message of the Quran.
Prophethood (Risalah)
The role of prophets as messengers of God, with Muhammad (peace be upon him) being the final prophet.
Akhirah (The Hereafter)
Belief in the Day of Judgment, accountability for actions, and the concepts of Paradise and Hell.
Worship ('Ibadah)
The importance of prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage, and other acts of devotion.