What is the Quran?
The Quran (also spelled Qur'an) is the holy book of Islam. Muslims believe it is the literal word of God, revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through the Angel Gabriel over a period of 23 years (610–632 CE).
Written in classical Arabic, the Quran consists of 114 chapters (surahs) and over 6,200 verses (ayahs). It is the most widely memorized book in human history — millions of Muslims around the world have committed the entire text to memory, word for word.
Key Themes of the Quran
The Oneness of God
The Quran's central message is that there is only one God, worthy of all worship. It calls humanity to recognize their Creator and build a direct relationship with Him — without intermediaries.
Guidance for Life
The Quran provides moral, ethical, and spiritual guidance on how to live a good life — from family relationships and business ethics to caring for the poor and resolving disputes justly.
Stories of the Prophets
The Quran recounts the stories of prophets like Adam, Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), and Isa (Jesus) — drawing lessons of faith, patience, and trust in God from their lives.
Justice & Compassion
The Quran repeatedly commands justice, even toward one's enemies: "O you who believe, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for God, even if it be against yourselves." (4:135)
Preservation
Unlike many ancient texts, the Quran has been preserved in its original Arabic without any changes for over 1,400 years. God declares in the Quran: "Indeed, it is We who sent down the message, and indeed, We will be its guardian." (15:9)
The Quran was both written down and memorized by heart during the Prophet's lifetime. Today, the text used across every country in the world is identical — letter for letter. This is unparalleled among any other religious scripture.
Selected Verses
"God does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear."
— Quran 2:286
"And We have certainly made the Quran easy to remember. So is there anyone who will be mindful?"
— Quran 54:17
"Verily, with hardship comes ease."
— Quran 94:6
"O humanity! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another."
— Quran 49:13