How much do you know about the Holy Quran? Most Muslims know that the Holy Quran is the book of Allah, revealed by the last Prophet Muhammad (SAWW), and is the divine and the major guide for Muslims on how they should lead their lives.
But apart from these basic and obvious facts, people do not know much about the Holy Quran, nor do they know the real facts about the Holy Quran. But do not fret, as Quran Xperts has made sure that all the actual facts about the Holy Quran fall on your ears.
This Holy Book of Allah highlights a number of points on how Muslims should live his/her life, embrace their beliefs, and should deepen their faith.
So, without any further ado, here are the facts and questions about the Quran you should know.
Basic Facts About The Holy Quran
To start things off, here are the basic/simple facts of the Holy Quran.
- In literal words, the Holy Quran means “that which is being read”.
- The Holy Quran was first revealed in the month of Ramadan.
- This Holy Book of Allah was revealed over a period of a total of 23 years.
- Out of these 23 years, the first 13 years were spent in Mecca, while the last 10 were spent in Medina.
- The Holy Book of Allah is divided into a total of 30 different parts, these parts are also named Juzz or Para’s.
- These 30 Juzz are further divided into 114 chapters.
- These chapters are named Surahs or chapters and are divided into Makki or Madani Surahs based on which city out of these two the Surahs were revealed in.
- According to the records, out of 114 chapters, 86 of them are revealed in Mecca while the remaining 28 are revealed in Medina.
- Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah of the Holy Quran.
- While Surah Al-Kawther is the shortest Surah of the Holy Quran.
- You should know that if you read even a single letter of the Holy Quran, you will get at least 10 rewards for it.
- Tasmia (Bismillah-ir Rahmaan-ir Raheem) is repeated for around 114 times in the Holy Quran.
- Although all the Surahs start with Tasmia, it is only the Surah Tauba that does not start with it.
- Surah Namal is the only Surah that contains the Tasmia twice.
- In the Holy Quran, the drink milk is mentioned as the best drink while honey is mentioned as the best and most edible food.
- In the Quran, Ramadan is mentioned as the best month while laylatul Qadar is the best night of the year.
- Laylatul Qadar is also known as the Night of Power.
- Although every Male and Female has the right and authority to do it, the thing that Allah dislikes the most is a divorce.
- The Quran is blessed to take the name of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) 4 times.
- U know that there are around 124000 Prophets that have worshipped and spread the message of Allah, but only the names of 25 have been highlighted in the Holy Quran. These include, Prophet Musa (Moses), Prophet Isa (Jesus), Prophet Dawood (David), prophet Adam, Prophet Idrees, and Prophet Nuh (Noah).
- Surah Yaseen is assosiated as the Heart of the Holy Quran.
- While the Surah Al-Ikhlas is considered as the ⅓ of the Holy Quran.
- The Quran mentions both the words Man and Women for an equal number of 24 times (This highlights the equality Islam has provided to both the genders).
- Surah Al Nisa details the laws of Marriage.
Few Interesting Facts Regarding The Quran
- The Holy Quran is the most read book in the world.
- The Holy Quran has been transcripted into a total number of 103 languages.
- The Holy Quran is the only book in the world that has been the same since it was first revealed. There have been no changes in the Holy Quran, nothing has been added, removed, or modified. In fact, Allah himself has taken the responsibility for the safety of the Holy Quran.
- Millions of Muslims have memorized this Holy Book.
- The Holy Quran was revealed through the angel Jibreel (Gabriel).
- The first revelation (Surah Alaq) was revealed to the Holy Prophet when he was 40 years old.
- The first revelation was revealed in the cave of Hira. Since then, the cave Hira has become an important worshiping place for Muslims, and hundreds of Muslims make the climb to the cave to pray.
- The first revelation was revealed in the month of Ramadan.
- Only the day Friday is mentioned in the Holy Quran.
- The Quran mentions three mosques, Masjid-Al-Haram (Mecca), Masjid-ul-Aqsa (Jerusalem), and Masjid-e-Quba (Near Medina).
Detailed Facts About The Holy Quran
Although a number of facts of the Holy Quran have been highlighted, there is a lot that we yet have to discuss in detail. Thus, below are a few detailed facts that you should know about the Quran.
1. The Holy Quran has different names
As explained earlier, the Holy Quran in literal words means that “which is being read”. Besides, the Holy Book of Allah has a few other names as well.
- Al-Dhikr (Meaning: the Reminder)
- Al-Burhaan (Meaning: the clear argument)
- Al-Furqaan (Meaning: the Criterion – Judging right from wrong)
- Al-Huda (Meaning: the Guidance)
- Al-Haqq (Meaning: the Truth)
- Al-Mau`iza (Meaning: the Admonition)
- Al-Nur (Meaning: the Light)
- Al-Rahman (Meaning: the Mercy)
- Al-Shifa (Meaning: the Healing)
2. There Are A Number Of Parallels Between The Quran And The Bible
There are a number of parallels between the Christian Holy Book Bible and the Holy Quran. These are:
- Mention of the Angel Gabriel in both Books.
Both the Bible and the Quran mention the Angel Gabriel (Jibrael) for a number of times. Most notably, the story of Lady Virgin Mary who was told by the Angel Gabriel that she will become Pregnant for the Prophet Jesus even though a man didn’t even touch her.
The Holy Quran narrates this story in its chapter 19 of the Holy Quran. Besides, Angel Jibrael (Gabriel) is the Angel who brought Allah’s revelation to the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
- Concept Of Life After Death And Judgement Day
Both the Holy Quran and the Bible mention the concept of Life after death and the Day of Judgement. Both books mention Paradise and Hell.
3. Quranic Surahs Have Backgrounds
Certain Surahs have histories that have been revealed. When the Quraish (non-muslims and opponents of the Prophet (PBUH)) came to interrogate the Prophet about Allah, what He was made of, and who He is, the Prophet revealed Surah Al-Ikhlas, a Makki Surah. To answer this, the Surah Ikhlas was revealed. Indeed, the Surah emphasises Allah’s oneness and mentions the word (Ahad), from which the word Tawheed (Allah’s Oneness) is derived.
When Abdullah, the last surviving son of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), died, another Surah, Surah Kauthar, was revealed. Because the Prophet was left without a son, his opponents, including Abu Jahl and Walid ibn Mughayrah, mocked him by dubbing him Abtar. The Arabs of that age would call a man “Abtar” whose lineage had ended.
To respond to them, Allah (Azza Wa Jall) revealed the surah Kauther and referred to the Prophet’s enemies as Abtar.
4. The First And Last Surah Of The Holy Quran
Surah Al Alaq (the Clot), the first Surah of the Holy Quran, was revealed while the Holy Prophet was meditating and praying in the cave of Hira. Surah An Nasr, on the other hand, is the Holy Quran’s final Surah revealed to the Holy Prophet.
5. The Quran Was Revealed To Be Memorized
Hundreds of thousands of Muslims around the world memorize the Holy Quran as well as read it word for word. Furthermore, the Holy Quran was created to be memorized and then passed down from generation to generation.
Muslims can learn about creation and gain a better grasp of the Islamic precepts they should follow by reciting and memorizing the Quran in its entirety.
6. The Quran Has Been Translated Into More Than 100 Languages
The Holy Quran has been translated into roughly 130 languages, as indicated above. The Holy Book has been printed in around 800 million copies. Each copy of the Holy Quran was authored by hand before the printing press was invented.
7. Important To Pronounce The Quran In The Right Manner
Because the Quran was intended to be recited, many Muslims study Tajweed to help them pronounce Allah’s Holy Book. Tajweed literally means “to make better,” and it refers to correctly pronouncing Arabic phrases and timing syllables. Studying Tajweed will aid in the proper recitation of the Holy Quran.
8. The Quran Provides Recommendations
The Quran contains many historical facts, but it also contains instructions for everyday life. The Quran, for example, declares milk to be the best drink and honey to be the best meal. The month of Ramadan is recommended by the Quran as the greatest month.Do Not Abandon The Quran
10. Do Not Abandon The Quran
Restart the Quran after you’ve finished reading the 30 portions. This is crucial because you must not appear to have quit or abandoned your Quran reading. The reader must not flip the page with their saliva, nor should they use the Quran as a pillow.
Scientific Facts About The Quran
It is notable that the holy Quran mentions many scientific enquiries that were unknown 14 centuries ago. This blog presents a list of nine scientific facts found in the Quran.
1. The Big Bang Theory in Quran
The theory of the origin of the universe is one of the most noteworthy scientific things mentioned in the Quran. It was thought until 100 years ago that the universe had no creator and had always been. However, during his field equations research, Albert Einstein questioned this view by proposing the theory that the cosmos is an expanding force that expands like a balloon. Later, a Belgian mathematician and theologian claimed that the expansion must have started from a dense and starting location.
This idea is detailed in the sacred book of the Quran, which was written centuries before the Big Bang theory was discovered. The Quran Says:
“Do not the disbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were a closed-up mass (Ratqan), then we opened them out?” (Quran 21:31).
The text’s usage of the word Ratqan alludes to darkness and a locked up mass. This is precisely how the cosmos must have seemed before to the Big Bang.
2. The Big Crunch Theory in Quran
Another scientific topic covered in the Quran is the Big Crunch theory, which forecasts how the universe will end. The concept, which is based on Einstein’s general relativity theory, describes how the cosmos, which began with the big bang, will finally be annihilated. It’s a hypothetical scenario that describes the universe’s fate and explains how the expansion will eventually reverse and the universe will collapse.
The holy Quran mentions this incident in passage 21:105 where it reads,
“Remember the day when we shall roll up the heavens like the rolling up of written scrolls by a scribe.”
Several physicists from around the world have corroborated the situation described in the Islamic Quran.
3. Oceanic Division mentions
Conflux refers to the merging of two oceans. When two seas collide, their waters retain their distinct characteristics, such as temperature, color, and density. Two separate water bodies can be seen running side by side at a site of conflux.
Although the discovery is a bit recent in the modern ages, The Holy Quran mentions it in its passage 55:19-20. The scientific fact in Quran is stated as
“He released the two seas, meeting [side by side], between them, is a barrier [so] neither of them transgresses.”
Final Words
The Holy Quran holds great importance in the life of the Muslims. But as much as we respect the Holy Book of Allah, sadly, there are those who do not know much about the Holy Book. In fact the Holy Book of Allah is a complete guide for us in our daily lives. Apart from that, there are a lot of facts that all the Muslims that recite the Holy Quran must be aware about. The purpose of writing this piece of content was only to share with you the important and basic facts of the Holy Quran. So read this guide and find out the basic facts that you guys have missed out.
