The Holy Quran

 Essay on The Holly Quran

'My Favorite Book, the Holy Quran'

Introduction

The Holy Quran is the sacred book of the Muslims. The word “Quran” means the Reading. It is a book not written by a human being. It was sent for man’s guidance by the Allah Almighty through the Last Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). Hazrat Gabriel As used to carry the message of Allah. It is the book, widely read in the world.

Chapters and Surah

The Holy Quran is divided into 30 ‘Paras’ and 114 ‘Surahs’. Each surah contains a different number of verses. Out of 114 ‘Surahs’ 86 were revealed at Makkah and 28 were at Madina. The Holy Quran contains 6666 verses, 77934 words and 323760 letters of Arabic language. The opening chapter of the Book is regarded with special reference by the Muslims. It is called ‘Surah Fateh’. It contains seven verses. We recite in in our daily prayers.

Complete Code of Life

The Holy Quran provides a complete code of life. Every corner of life is discussed in it with detail. It tells us what is right and what is wrong. It teaches us truth, non-violence, love, mediation, compassion, etc. It also teaches us love of neighbors and self-sacrifice. This Holy book is a sort of history. These are the stories of old nations in it. We can learn many lessons from them. It tells us about the powerful kings who considered themselves to be Gods and how they were punished by the Allah Almighty. The Holy book gives a clear picture of events that would take place in the world where everybody has to go after death. In fact, the book is matchless.  

Book for Human Beings

 The Holy Quran is written in Arabic which is a very forceful language. Its style is highly impressive and appealing. It is so perfect and lofty that neither men nor jinn can produce a single verse similar to it. The book was not sent for the Arabs alone, but for the whole world without distinction of colour, creed or caste. The book is our best guide. It is full of wisdom, truth, facts, philosophy, beauty, grace and love. It tells us about our duties to our parents, children, relations, strangers, etc.

The Holy Quran is an everlasting book. Allah has declared in the Holy Book that it is He Who is responsible for its safety. That is why, no one has succeeded as yet to alter even the smallest verse in the Holy Book. It was compiled during the caliphate of Hazrat Usman (R.A) who was interested in its compilation. The 'Aaraab' and other signs were put on the Holy Book by the two disciples of Hazrat Ali (R.A), under his guidance. Many Muslims learn this voluminous book by heart. They are called Hafiz-e-Quran. This is a miracle of this Book.

The Holy Quran is the only book for the betterment of human beings in the world. A person, man or woman, who acts upon the teaching of Holy Quran, is always inclined to relieve human misery and increase happiness. He is full of compassion and benevolence. He is honest to the core. He hates cunning, hypocrisy, cruelty, etc. He cultivates universal brotherhood.

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