What is the Qur'an ?

Question

Could you tell me alittle about it? Does it have anything to do with Jesus?

Answer 1

Qur'an is the central religious text of Islam. Muslims believe the Qur'an to be the literal word of God (Arabic Allah) as revealed to Muhammad, over a period of twenty-three years by the angel Gabriel and regard it as God's final revelation to mankind.

The Qur'an consists of 114 surah (chapters) with a total of 6236 ayat (verses). Each surah, or chapter, is generally known by an Arabic name derived from that surah .

To even be able to perform salat (prayer), a mandatory obligation in Islam, a Muslim is required to learn at least some suras of the Qur'an (typically starting with the first sura, al-Fatiha, known as the "seven oft-repeated verses," and then moving on to the shorter ones at the end).

The Qur'an retells stories of many of the people and events recounted in Jewish and Christian sacred books (Tanakh, Bible) and devotional literature (Apocrypha, Midrash), although it differs in many details. Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and John the Baptist are mentioned in the Qur'an as Prophets of Islam (a list with additional people is in Similarities between the Bible and the Qur'an). Muslims believe that differences between Quranic versions and Christian or Jewish texts (both of which are considered divine) are due to the Christian and Jewish texts having been corrupted (tahrif) and changed over time, and believe that the Qur'an presents the correct version.

Muslims believe that Muhammad could neither read nor write, but would simply recite what was revealed to him for his companions to write down and memorize. Adherents to Islam hold that the wording of the Qur'anic text available today corresponds exactly to that revealed to Muhammad himself: words of God delivered to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel. The Qur'an is not only considered by Muslims to be a guide but also as a sign of the prophethood of Muhammad and the truth of the religion. Muslims argue that it is not possible for a human to produce a book like the Qur'an.

The Qur'an does not exclude the possibility that additional holy books were sent to other prophets, but does not specify which ones or to whom. It is standard Islamic belief that all holy scriptures except the Qur'an have been corrupted over time. The Qur'an mentions other prophets or messengers like Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Lot, Jacob, Joseph, Job, David, Solomon, Moses, Aaron, Jonah, Elisha, Zachariah, John and Jesus.

In Qur'an there is a sura called Maryam. Sura Maryam (Mary) is the 19th sura . It has 98 ayat and is is named after Miryām the Islamic name for Mary, Mother of Jesus (Isa).

Isa is much revered by Muslims as a very important prophet of Islam (but not as the Son of God). Islamic belief holds that he was born of a virgin birth but that neither him nor his mother were divine. Actually, in this sura, God describes those who say that Isa was the Son of God as saying something catastrophic, as God is the omnipotent creator and all the creatures in earth and in heaven are God's servants. Maryam is venerated as "the Lady of the women of the world" , but not as the mother of God.

The sura tells the story of the birth of Yahya (John the Baptist) after his father's desperation for having a child. It goes on to say that God Himself named him and that he was the first to carry this name. Then the sura tells the story of the pregnancy of Maryam and the birth of Isa(Jesus) the Messiah.

The Qur'an's narration starts with birth of Mary (Maryam), continues with her growing in the care of a priest named Zacharias (Zakariya) and the birth of John the Baptist (Yahya). The Qur'an then states the Jesus' miraculous birth to Mary (Maryam):

"(And remember) when the angels said: O Mary! Lo! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a word from him, whose name is the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, illustrious in the world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near (unto Allah). " 3:45

Basic Muslim beliefs regarding Jesus:

Jesus was one of God's highest ranked and most beloved prophets. He was sent specifically to guide the Children of Israel.

He was neither God nor the Son of God, but rather a human messenger, one of many messengers sent over history to guide mankind. Jesus' message to mankind was originally the same as that of all the other prophets, from Adam to Muhammad, but has been distorted by those who claim to be its adherents.

Jesus was born miraculously without a human biological father by the will of God. His mother, Mary ("Maryam" in Arabic), is among the most saintly, pious, chaste, and virtuous women ever.

Jesus was able to perform miracles, but only by the will of God. Besides his miraculous birth, his first miracle was when, although only a few days old, he spoke and defended his mother against accusations of adultery. The Qur'an mentions, among other miracles, that he raised the dead, restored sight to the blind, and cured leprosy.

Jesus renounced all worldly possessions and lived a life of strict nonviolence.

Jesus received a Gospel (Arabic Injeel) from God corresponding to the New Testament. However, Muslims hold that the New Testament Christians have today has been changed and does not accurately represent the original. Some Muslims accept the Gospel of Barnabas (part of the New Testament apocrypha) as the most accurate testament of Jesus. The authenticity and date of this text is disputed in Islamic, Christian and secular academic circles.

Jesus was neither killed nor crucified; but God made it appear so to his enemies. It is believed that one of those who was pursuing Jesus to crucify him was transformed to look like him, at which point Jesus was transported to heaven, and the man made to look like Jesus was crucified. Some Muslim scholars (notably Ahmad Deedat) maintain that Jesus was indeed put up on the cross, but did not die on it, but was revived and then ascended bodily to heaven, while others say that it was actually Judas who was mistakenly crucified by the Romans.

Jesus is alive in heaven, and will one day return to Earth to defeat the Antichrist and act as a catalyst in the chain of events which lead to the day of judgement.

Finally Muslims believe that there are many miracles Of Qur'an. Sceintific, medical, statistical miracles .. Prediction of some events before their real occurence . Qur'an itself is a miracle in its language ..

Sorry for long answer .. But it worths ..

Answer 2

The Quran (Koran) is the book used by Muslims as their "Holy Book" Like the Christians have The Bible and the Jews The Torah.
Muslims believe that The Koran is the final revelation of God (Allah) revealed through their Prophet Mohamed for all mankind.
This is disputed by Christians and Jews (or Hindus, Budists etc.) and is one of the reasons we have had wars and hotilities among peoples of this earth.
Jesus is regarded by Muslims as a Prophet and not the Son of God.
The Koran is a little shorter than the New Testament, some Muslims learn the Koran by heart.
It is recited as part of the devout Muslims daily prayers and is often played from mosques in Muslim counries.
The Koran is available in many languages but should normally always have the Arabic text next to the translated text.

Answer 3

Similarities between the Qur'an and the Bible
Main article: Similarities between the Bible and the Qur'an
The Qur'an retells stories of many of the people and events recounted in Jewish and Christian sacred books (Tanakh, Bible) and devotional literature (Apocrypha, Midrash), although it differs in many details. Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and John the Baptist are mentioned in the Qur'an as Prophets of Islam (a list with additional people is in Similarities between the Bible and the Qur'an). Muslims believe that differences between Quranic versions and Christian or Jewish texts (both of which are considered divine) are due to the Christian and Jewish texts having been corrupted (tahrif) and changed over time, and believe that the Qur'an presents the correct version.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

The Qur'an, also spelled Koran, is the book of teachings given to the prophet Muhammad. It includes some of the Christian Bible but not necessarily the mainstream things.

To understand it you must actually read it, not just listen to other peoples sound bites.

The Allah referred to in the Qur'an is God, the same God that is in all religions. If you read a Christian Bible printed in Arabic, that is the name given to God in the text.

Muhammad is only one of the prophets in a long line of them, at each age of mankind, another is sent. You wouldn't try to teach geometry to a 5 year old, but teaching it to a 16 year old does not mean that the addition they learned at 5 is wrong. It builds their knowledge, but does not negate it.

Thank you for asking a well reasoned, tolorant question,

Answer 6

The Qu'ran or Koran is the religious text of Islam. Here's more info about it from www.wikipedia.org:

The Qur'an (Arabic pronunciation) (help·info), (Arabic: قرآن "recitation", also transliterated as Quran, Koran, and Alcoran, Turkish Kur'an), is the central religious text of Islam. Muslims believe the Qur'an to be the literal word of God (Arabic Allah) as revealed to Muhammad, over a period of twenty-three years by the angel Gabriel and regard it as God's final revelation to mankind.

Muslims also call the Qur'an the "Final Testament", "The Book", "Book of God" and "The Revelation."

Answer 7

The Noble Qur´an is the last revealed book from God to mankind.

There are several mentions to Jesus (pbuh) in the Noble Qur´an as we believe he is a Prophet of God, just like Muhammad (pbuh) and many others.

This is only a quick answer to your questions specifically, there is really a lot more to say both about the Noble Qur´an and the Prophet Jesus (pbuh) in Islam.

Salaam

Answer 8

It's what the Holy Bible is to Christians.
Therefore the Quran is a Holy Book of written scriptures to provide further guidance to Muslims.
Nope at least that's to my knowledge.
Though there're similarities between the Islamic Prophet Muhammad & Jesus Christ in that both were similar in appearance, had the same mission which was to spread word of their faith, etc.
The rest is up for discussion. A new book for Dan Brown to explore, maybe? lol.

Answer 9

The Quran is the holy book of the muslims. They believe it is the word of god as revealed to the prophet Muhammad. It makes extensive references to a number of prophets that came before Muhammad including Jesus, Moses, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Isiaah etc.

Answer 10

it is prophecised in thebible: "and the book is delivered to him that is unlearned, saying read this I pray thee, but he saith I am unlearned"
The archangel Gabriel approached the prophet and asked him to Read! but the prophet all shaken and disturbed by Gabriel appearing infront of him said "I cannot read: I am unlearned" this was repeated 3 times until the prophet then realised that he had to repeat what was said to him: the exact fulfillment of the prophecy in the bible.
The quran mentions Jesus 25 times as against 5 for the prophet, and his mother Mary is honored by God: She was chosen above women of all nations. Such an honor is not even found in the biblical scriptures.
While the bible accused Lot of incest, the Quran cleanses him from such horrible accusations, being a pure man of God.
While the bible accused Job of "cursing the day he was born", the Quran again wpes off the dastardly accusation by claiming Job as a man who endured disaster after disaster, yet he never lost his faith in God.
In short, the Quran is here to correct all aberrations and defects done by earlier Jews...
about how the Quran explains the creation of the Universe and mankind, go to www.harunyahya.com

Answer 11

Qua ran is a Muslim religious book. Muslims claim that it is word of God or Allah like Christians claim that Bible has words of God.Every other religion in the world also is God based but the foundation is through a man in human form.Qua ran states that Jesus was son of Mary and also a messenger of God.All religions have divided the man kind.