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Sunday 1 July 2012

What is the meaning of Quran?


The meaning of Quran

1.      Qara-a`   (To Collect)

It means
(i)That book which is collected.
Almighty Allah says in the Holy Quran
Assuredly upon us rests its collection and preservation (in your breast) and its recitation (by your tongue).                                         (Sura Al-Qiyāmah 75:17)

(ii) That book everything collected in him.
Almighty Allah says in the Holy Quran
There is not a grain in the folds of the earth’s darkness, nor anything green or dry but (has been recorded) in the enlightening Book.      
 (Sura al-An‘ām 6:59)

2.      Qarana  (to link )

It means
(i) That is book  whose every Sura (Chapter) link to other Sura, every ayat (verse) link to other ayat, every word  link to other world And every letter link to  other letter.
(ii) Link to Guidance
Almighty Allah says in the Holy Quran

 (It is) a guide for those who guard against evil and fear Allah
(Sura al-Baqarah 2:2)

Another place Almighty Allah says in the Holy Quran
The month of Ramadan (is that) in which the Qur’an has been sent down as guidance for mankind containing clear Signs which lead (to the straight road) and distinguish (the Truth from falsehood).
(Sura al-Baqarah 2:185)
  1. Qiraa`tun  ( to Recite)

Almighty Allah says
Assuredly upon us rests its collection and preservation (in your breast) and its recitation (by your tongue).                                         (Sura Al-Qiyāmah 75:17)
There is only one book in the world which is recited much from all the books that is The Holy Quran

  1. Al-Qaraaen   (conclusive evidence)

Almighty Allah says in the Holy Quran
O mankind! (The most vital, perfect, clear and) a conclusive evidence has reached you from your (Ever-Glorious and Most Exalted) Lord.
(Sura an-Nisā’  4:174)

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