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Quran
An old religious eye opener for Islam followers (Muslims) is Quran which is said to be the book which was taken care by their God, fondly called as Allah, from being destroyed or looted by any one and one could see that there are some differences in the Quran Texts o original findings and the present day book. The various sub division of the chapters are known as Suras and verses means ayahs. It is a strong belief that God explained the entire texts of Quran to Muhammad and the mediator to convey this was the angel called Jibril (Gabriel). This relates to 609 CE when Muhammad was 40 years old and it concluded in 632 CE when Muhammad died. The associates of Muhammad brought together all writings of Muhammad and compiled the Quran which is said to have been memorized by Muhammad as also his associates. Thus Muhammad is said to be the prophet who had been sent by God himself for spreading Islam across the world.
Quran describes the life one has to lead, the guidelines to be a true Muslim and guidance for methods of prayers and is in Arabic text. A person who has memorized Quran is called a Hafiz and some also read the book with Hadith in order to interpret it in a rightful manner.
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The meaning of Quran which comes around 70 times in Quran has different meanings. A basic noun word in Arabic meaning “he read” and is referred as SCRIPTURE READING in Syriac. Some say the origin of the word Quran is Garaa and changed to Arabic word during Muhammad’s time. The Quran also means ACT OF RECITING meaning the way to recite the passages of Quran.
The Quran basically is for true living and live with wisdom. This is said to have been received by Muhammad in the form of a revelation in Hira near the mountains. This continued to receive revelations for 23 years and Muhammad who migrated to Madina formed the Muslim community and also paved ways for Muslims to live a sacred and disciplined life. Thus Quran reveals the manner of recitation, prayers methodologies, and its usage. Some Islamics also believe that the Quran may be a combination of various writings before the Prophet Muhammad and later compiled to form a single book after death of Muhammad. One could see that 1972 was important that in the city of Sana’a, Yemen when manuscripts were found which showed that Quran is a very ancient book.
It is pertinent to add that various interpretations and writings exist on the Holy book of Quran, which nevertheless describe the ways and means of one’s lifestyle expected to be followed during a life span.