Uloom-ul-Quran - I
Definition of the Qur’an
The Literal Meaning of the Qur’an:
The word Qur'an comes from the Arabic word "Qara’a" (َ ََ
ر
َق (which means to read, so the Qur'an
is a noun from the verb Qara’a (َ ََ
.(قَ
The Technical Meaning of the Qur’an:
There are many definitions of the Qur'an, but they differ in wording only. There is no difference
of opinion as to what the Qur'an is, but it is merely what the best way to define it is, “The Qur'an
is the Arabic Speech (kalam) of Allah, which He revealed to Muhammad ( وسلم عمیله هللا صمى (in the
form of words with their meanings, and which has been preserved in the mus’hafs, and has
reached us by Mutawatar (Perpetual incessant) transmissions. It is a challenge to mankind to
produce something similar to it.
Meaning of the Qur'an is to read and recite. As Allah Almighty says:
Translation: Assuredly, upon Us rests its collection and preservation (in your breast) and its
recitation (by your tongue).
Names and Descriptions of the Holy Quran
1. نٓراُلقَا)Al-Qur’an) Book to be read.
Translation: “Surely, this is a Glorious Qur’an. (which is being sent down on the most Glorious
Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him]).”
:(Furqan-Al (اَلفُرقَان .2
Al-Furqan means the book that distinguishes between truth and falsehood.
Translation: “Blessed is He (Allah) Who sent down to His (most beloved and most intimate)
servant the Criterion (the Qur’an) that (draws the difference between right and wrong and) gives
judgment in order.”
(Kitab-Al (اَل ِکتَاب .3
The literal meaning is writing or compiling.
Because the verses, rules, stories and news etc have been collected in it and the Qur'an has been
preserved in a regular written form.
Translation: “This is the Glorious Book in which there is no chance of doubt. (It is) a guide for
those who guard against evil and fear Allah”
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