Quran talks about Quran

Published On: August 22, 2017446 words2.2 min read

The Qur’an speaks a lot about itself, and for very appropriate and apt reasons. No other book exists on this planet that can equal the Qur’an in knowledge, wisdom and truth.

The main points the Qur’an makes about itself are that it is a direct revelation from Almighty God to Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) and that this is the truth. Muhammed (pbuh) has not compiled this book on his own; in fact, no one has the capacity to compile this kind of book or even just a part of it. The other point the Qur’an makes is that it is a book of guidance that sets apart truth and falsehood for the entire humanity at large. The Qur’an is highly respected and protected by Allah (swt) and His angels. This is the last revelation from Almighty God and from time of its revelation it is applicable to all of humanity.

The Word Of God:

“The revelation of the book is from Allah, the Almighty, the Wise.” [39:1]

Criterion for Mankind:

(the Qur’an is) “A guidance for mankind….and the criterion.” [2:185]

This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah –[2:2]

Indeed, the Qur’an is a decisive statement, And it is not amusement. [86:13-14]

So I swear by the retreating stars. Those that run [their courses] and disappear. And by the night as it closes in, And by the dawn when it breathes, That indeed, the Qur’an is a word [conveyed by] a noble messenger, [Who is] possessed of power and with the Owner of the Throne, secure [in position], Obeyed there [in the heavens] and trustworthy. [81:15-21]

So I swear by what you see, And what you do not see. [That] indeed, the Qur’an is the word of a noble Messenger. And it is not the word of a poet; little do you believe. Nor the word of a soothsayer; little do you remember. [It is] a revelation from the Lord of the worlds. [69:38-43]

Some more Qur’anic verses on the Qur’an:

2:2,2:15,2:2228,4:32, 4:82,7:204, 10:37, 25:1,39:27-28,41;2-4, 56:75-81,

The Qur’an describes various names for itself. Each of these names throw light on the character of the Qur’an.

Names of the The Qur’an[1]

Al Kitaab – The Book: 2:2, 2:44, 2:78, 3:3, 3:7

Al Kitaab al-Hakim -The Book of Wisdom: 10:1, 31;2

Huda – Guidance: 2-2, 2:97, 2:185, 5:46, 6:154, 10:57, 31:3

Mubin – Very clear: 15:1, 26:2, 27:1

Shifa – Cure: 10:57, 17:82, 41:44,

Al Haqq -The Truth: 28:48, 39:41

Bashir – Glad Tiding: 2:97, 18:2, 41:4

Tadhkirah – Reminder: 80:11-12, 7:172, 80:112