Top 10 Common Questions About the Quran

If you are interested in the Noble Quran and wish to learn more general information to expand your knowledge, this article is your guide. It includes a collection of common questions about the Quran, with concise and clear answers to make learning easy for everyone, both young and old.

Top 10 Common Questions About the Quran

1- What is the Holy Quran?

The gracious Quran is one of the Divine Books revealed by Allah (SWT) to His messengers to guide humanity; it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

2- How many Juz and Surahs are in the Quran?

The Quran consists of 30 Juz, 114 Surahs. For more detailed recitation, it is also divided into 60 Hizbs and 240 Quarters.

3- Why was the Quran revealed in the Arabic language?

There are many reasons for the revelation of the Quran in the Arabic language, most notably because:

• Arabic is a precise language rich in meanings.
• Linguistic miracle of the Quran is linked to the Arabic language.
• Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was Arab.

4- How long did the revelation of the Holy Quran take?

The revelation of the noble Quran lasted for 23 years, starting when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was 40 years old until his death at the age of 63

5- Who was the first to collect the Quran?

The Quran was assembled in three basic stages:

• The first stage: Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the first who ordered the collection of the Quran, but it was preserved in the hearts, and it was not collected in one book because the revelation was still descending.
• The second stage: After the death of the Prophet, and the martyrdom of many of the Quran’s memorizers, our master Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) ordered the collection of the Quran in one Mushaf, and the companion Zaid bin Thabit was the one responsible for the execution.
• The third stage: Due to the expansion of the conquests and the difference of people in the readings (recitations), Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) unified the readings into what is called Al-Rasm Al-Uthmani.

6- Is the Quran preserved from change?

Yes, the gracious Quran is preserved from any change or alteration, and the evidence from the Quran itself, Allah Almighty says in Surah Al-Hijr, verse 9: “إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا الذِّكْرَ وَإِنَّا لَهُ لَحَافِظُونَ”, “Surely We revealed the Message, and We will surely preserve it”, and this preservation has been achieved through its memorization in the hearts, and its documentation in writing since the era of the Prophet Muhammad, “peace be upon him”.

7- What is the longest Surah and the shortest Surah in the Quran?

As previously mentioned, the Quran consists of 114 Surahs. The longest is Surah Al-Baqarah, which consists of 286 verses.

while the shortest is Surah Al-Kawthar, which consists of 3 verses

8- What is the greatest verse and the greatest surah in the Quran?

Verse 255 of Surat Al-Baqarah, also known as Ayat al-Kursi, is considered the greatest verse in the Holy Quran.

while Surat Al-Fatiha is considered the greatest surah

9- Why do Muslims read the Quran?

Muslims read the Quran for worship, to draw closer to Allah, to seek guidance, and to correctly understand religious rulings and legislations.

10- What is the first surah and the last surah in the Quran?

Surat Al-Fatiha is the first surah in the order of the surahs, and Surat Al-Nas is the last surah.

the first verse revealed to our Prophet Muhammad is verse number 1 in Surat Al-Alaq “اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ”, “Read In the Name of your Lord, who created”.

Conclusion

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