The History And Compilation Of The Holy Quran
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Introduction
Meaning of the Word Qurán
Meaning of the word Qurán
Root words of Qurán
Names of the Qurán
Divine Revelation
Definition of Wahi
Literacy of the Holy Prophet (saw)
Manner and Forms of Revelation
Process of Divine Revelation
The Beginning of Revelation
Revelation in Stages
Recording of Revelation
Revelation Period
Compilation of Divine Revelation
In the Life Time of the Holy Prophet (saw)
In the Life Time of Sayyidina Abu Bakr (rad)
In the Life Time of Sayyidina Uthman (rad)
Introduction
The Holy Qurán is the most widely read book in the history of mankind, a source of immense inspiration, guidance and wisdom for millions of Muslims all over the world. It is the pivotal point of imaan, faith, and integral to the foundations of an Islamic society being the basis of its shariah, Islamic legal injunctions and law. As such one of the aims of Minhaj-ul-Qurán is to ensure a continuous link remains between the body of the Islamic community, the ummah and its heart, the Holy Qurán. It is a book not just to be read, but to be studied, understood and ultimately revered. This paper is an attempt to provide an introduction to the Holy Qurán so that Muslims and non-Muslims alike can have an insight into its complexity but also understand its necessity to the Islamic faith and its importance to the Holy Prophet’s (saw) status. The research regarding this paper is based entirely on the books, lectures and notes of Shaykh-ul-Islam so all credit is due to him for his unending efforts. However since I have had the honor to compile this paper I take the ultimate responsibility of any mistakes that may occur in this compilation, I thus seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah for any errors that may occur.
Meaning of the Word Qurán
The Holy Qur’an is the literal word of Allah (swt), divinely revealed to Prophet Muhammad (saw) through the Angel Gibraeel (as). Before any attempt is made to describe the meanings of the word “Qur’an” the etymological base of the Arabic language needs a brief explanation first. The Arabic language is one of the richest languages in the world word containing many meanings and hidden depths, which have no comparison in the English language. In order to appreciate the true meaning and understanding of a particular word a threefold inquiry has to take place, looking into the:
etymological base of each word
its grammatical category
its contextual location
Etymological Aspect of Each Word
