The Quran
The Quran is the Holy Book of Islam. Muslims believe that this is the revelation To Allah to the Prophet [./Мухаммад_<span class= ﷺ" id="mwBg" rel="mw:WikiLink" title="Мухаммад ﷺ">Muhammad] through the angel Gabriel. The Quran calls itself the guide to the most correct path.[1]
How the text is arranged
The Qur'an is divided into chapters, and The Surah are of verses, separate verses. The reference to 112:1 means the first verse of the one hundred and twelfth sura. It helps you find the right place quickly in any publication.
The original text of the Quran is in Arabic. The translation conveys its meaning by means of another language. Translations can have different words and explanations, so it is helpful to compare a vague place with the context and commentary. The Quran itself speaks of the revelation in Arabic.[2]
What to Read First
- The Surah of Al-Ikhlas is about the one God.
- The Surah of Al-Fatihah is a prayer to God for guidance.[3]
- 2:177 - the connection between faith, worship and moral actions.
Where to Start
Read a short passage with the translation, make new words clear, and consider what it teaches. You don't have to judge a whole subject by a single sentence taken out of context. The first practical steps will be taken by the articles Tauhid, Iman and Namaz. The links below allow you to open the source yourself.
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Full text of verses, meaning translations and taphsir used in the textbooks.