The Quran

Introduction

• Arabic term, root: Q R A• means: recitation or reading• Different Names: • Tanzeel (Revelation), dhikr, (reminder),

Furqan (Criterion), Kitab (Scripture)• Different attributes :• Shifa, clear, glorious, blessed,

guidance, wisdom,

Makki and Madni Surah

• 1-revealed in Makkah is called Makki…

• 2-before Hijrah is called Makki

Compilation

• In prophet,s (SAW) life,• In Abu Bakr (RA),s time• By Usman (RA)

How was compiled?

• By memorization• By writing

Major theme and subjects

• Topic of Quran is human being• 1-God • 2- satan –the simbol of evil and

disobedience • 3-Faith and religions• 4-human behavior• 5-life after death

Orientlists, Quran and its compilation

• Orientalism• Montgomery Watt, GoldZehr, • Mohammad learned Quran from

Warqa• He was sick, mad,• Quran was compiled very late

Quran and Daily Life

• Rights of Quran• 1-To believe in it • 2-To recite• 3-To understand• 4-To act upon• 5-To implement (individually,

collectively)