Islamic Cultural and Education Centre 3 Pump Lane Hayes Presents Islamic Cultural and Education Centre 3 Pump Lane Hayes Presents 

“And We have sent down to you the Book (the Qur’aan) as an exposition of everything, a guidance, a mercy, and glad tidings for those who have submitted themselves (to Allaah as Muslims)” [al-Nahl 16:89] “And We have sent down to you the Book (the Qur’aan) as an exposition of everything, a guidance, a mercy, and glad tidings for those who have submitted themselves (to Allaah as Muslims)” [al-Nahl 16:89] 

The best of you are the ones who learn the Qur’an and teach it to others” [Al-Bukhari ]

Verily the one who recites the Qur’an beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, he will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. And as for the one who recites with difficulty, stammering or stumbling through its verses, then he will have TWICE that reward.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said: "It will be said to the beholder of the Qur’aan: ‘Recite, ascend, and Rattil (recite slowly and distinctly) as you used to Rattil in the life of this world, for verily your level (in Paradise) is at the last verse you read’” (Abu Dawud & At-Tirmidhi)

Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah, he will have a reward. And that reward will be multiplied by ten. I am not saying that “Alif, Laam, Meem” is a letter, rather I am saying that “Alif” is a letter, “laam” is a letter and “meem” is a letter.” So increase your recitation of the Qur’an to gain these merits, and to gain the following merit as well. (At-Tirmizi) (At-Tirmizi)

Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said: "Verily he who has nothing of the Qur ’ aan in his heart, is like a house (which has been) destroyed." (At-Tirmidhi)

The Qur’an is an intercessor, something given permission to intercede, and it is rightfully believed in. Whoever puts it in front of him, it will lead him to Paradise; whoever puts it behind him, it will steer him to the Hellfire.” (At-Tabarane)

And We send down of the Quran that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe (in Islamic Monotheism and act on it), and it increases the Zalimun (polytheists and wrongdoers) nothing but loss” [Quran Al-Isra’ 17:82]

"The Qur ’ aan and its people, those who implemented it, will he brought forth on the Day of Resurrection, (being) led by Surat al-Baqarah and al-Imran, to support their beholders ” ( Muslim)

QURAN The word "Qur’an" literally means ''The Book being read repeatedly". The revelation of the Qur’an started through Wahi (inspiration) from Allah (swt). The first revelation came to the Rasoolullah (sallallahu-alaii-wa-sallam) in Ghare Hera (cave Hera).

First Revelation The Rasoolullah (sallallahu-alaii-wa-sallam) was about 40 years old when Angel Jibrail brought the first revelation from Allah (swt). The first revealed verses of the Qur’an are the first 5 verses (Ayats) of Surah Al Alaq.

The first revealed verses of the Qur’an اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ 1 READ in the name of thy Sustainer, who has- خَلَقَ الْإِنسَانَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ 2 created man out of a germ-cell اقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ الْأَكْرَمُ 3 Read - for thy Sustainer is the Most Bountiful One الَّذِي عَلَّمَ بِالْقَلَمِ 4 who has taught [man] the use of the pen – عَلَّمَ الْإِنسَانَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ 5 taught man what he did not know!

The period of Revelation The period of revelation of the Qur’an is 22 years, 5 months and 14 days. The last verse was revealed shortly before the Rasoolullah (sallallahu-alaii-wa-sallam) death. It is the third verse of Surah Al Maidah. The subject of the Qur’an is ''Man" (the one created in the best of form) and his ultimate goal in life.

The Theme of the Quran The theme of the Quran consists broadly of three fundamental beliefs. They are: 1. Tawhid - Allah and predestination 2. Risalah - Angels of Allah, Books of Allah and Messengers of Allah 3. Akhirah - Life after Death and the Day of Judgement

The Language of the Qur’an The language of the Qur’an is pure and clear Arabic. The Qur’an is divided into 30 parts (Parahs in Urdu or Juz in Arabic). There are 114 chapters (Surahs) in the Qur’an. There are 540 paragraphs (Rukoos) in the Qur’an. There are 6666 verses (Ayats) in the Qur’an.

Verses (Ayats) in the Quran There are 10 different kinds of verses (Ayats) in the Qur’an. They are: 1. Promise verses Warning verses Forbidden verses Order verses 1000

Kinds of Verses Contd… 5. Example verses Story verses Allowing as lawful Prohibitory verses Praise verses Miscellaneous verses 66

The Qur’an Commands The Qur’an commands the Muslims to offer Salah (Namaz) 700 times. There are 14 verses (Ayats) in the Qur’an where prostration is a must whenever you recite or listen to those verses. The Qur’an was revealed to the Rasoolullah (sallallahu-alaii-wa-sallam) in two cities. Macca Al-Mukarramah and Madina Al- Munawwarah.

حَافِظُواْ عَلَى الصَّلَوَاتِ والصَّلاَةِ الْوُسْطَى وَقُومُواْ لِلّهِ قَانِتِينَ BE EVER mindful of prayers, and of praying in the most excellent way; and stand before God in devout obedience. (Al-Baqara: 2:238 )

Chapters (Surahs) Revealed in Macca & Madina 65 chapters (Surahs) were revealed in Macca and they are called Maccan Surahs. The period of revelation in Macca was 13 years. 18 chapters (Surahs) were revealed in Madina and they are called Madani Surahs. The period of revelation in Madina was 10 years.

Prophets Mentioned in the Quran. The names of 26 Prophets are mentioned in the Qur’an. Prophet Musa (alayhes salaam) ) is mentioned most in the Quran. He is mentioned 135 times. Prophet Ibrahim (alayhes salaam) ) is mentioned 67 times in the Qur’an. Rasoolullah (sallallahu-alaii-wa-sallam) is mentioned 5 times in the Qur’an by name.

Angels Mentioned in the Qur’an “Allah" is mentioned 2584 times in the Qur’an. 4 angels are mentioned in the Qur’an. They are: 1. Jibrail (alayhes salaam) 2. Mikail (alayhes salaam) 3. Haroot 4. Maroot

Mosques Mentioned in the Qur’an 5 Mosques are mentioned in the Qur’an. They are: 1. Masjid-e-Haram in Mecca 2. Masjid-e-Aqsa in Baitul Muqaddas, Palestine 3. Masjid-e-Quba in Madina 4. Masjid-e-Nabawwi in Madina 5. Masjid-e- Zarar in Madina Allah (swt) ordered in the Qur’an to destroy (demolish) Masjid-e-Zarar in Madina. This mosque was built by the hypocrites (Munafeqeen) the enemies of Muslims.

First Person to Memorize the Qur’an The first person to memorize the Qur’an was Rasoolullah (sallallahu-alaii-wa- sallam)

The biggest chapter (Surah) in the Qur’an is Surah Al-Baqarah (the cow). It has 286 verses (Ayats). The smallest chapters (Surahs) in the Qur’an are Surah Al-Asr, Al-Kauser and An-Nasr. They have 3 verses (Ayats). Biggest and shortest Surah

Surah Tauba (also called Surah Barat) does not begin with "Bismillah AlRahman AlRaheem" (In the name of Allah..). In Surah Naml (chapter ant) ''Bismillah AlRahman AlRaheem" (In the name of Allah..) is mentioned twice. By the time the Prophet (pbuh) passed away, 40 people (Huffaz) had already memorized the Quran.

Non Prophets Mentioned in the Quran The 3 men who were not the Prophets of Allah but are mentioned in the Qur’an are: 1. Luqman 2. Aziz-e-Misr 3. Zulqarnain Maryam(alayhes salaam) is the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur’an.

The Bani Israil The Bani Israil (nation) is mentioned in the Qur’an as the people whom Allah had blessed with many favors but they disobeyed Him. The only Sahabi (companion of the Rasoolullah (sallallahu-alaii-wa-sallam) mentioned by name in the Qur’an is Zaid Bin Harithah.

Ummul Qur’an 6 chapters (Surahs) in the Qur’an are named after the Prophets. They are: 1. Surah Younus 2. Surah Hud 3. Surah Yousuf 4. Surah Ibrahim 5. Surah Nuh 6. Surah Muhammad Surah Al-Fatiha is also called as "Ummul Qur’an" (the mother of the Qur’an). It is the first chapter (Surah) of the Qur’an.

The Zenith of the Qur’an Surah Al-Baqarah is also called as "Sinamul Qur’an" (the zenith of the Qur’an). This Surah contains more commands than any other Surah. Surah An-Nas is the last Surah of the Qur’an.

Unaltered and Undistorted The Qur’an is the only revelation of Allah that exists unaltered and undistorted. Allah the Almighty has taken the responsibility of preserving the Qur’an. He says in Surah Al-Hijr, Ayat-9 "Surely, We have revealed this reminder (zikr) and Lo, We verily are its Guardian".

An Admonition to all Creatures "Blessed is He Who sent down the criterion to His servant, that it may be an admonition to all creatures." (Al Furqan) "Blessed is He Who sent down the criterion to His servant, that it may be an admonition to all creatures." (Al Furqan) 