The English Translation of the Holy Qur'an, is the very word of Allah (God Almighty), revealed through the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) to Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of God be upon him). It was memorized by Prophet Muhammad and his followers, dictated to his companions, and written down by scribes, who cross-checked it during the Prophet's lifetime. Not one word of its 114 Surahs (chapters) has been changed over the centuries.
It is the principle source of every Muslim's faith and practice. It deals with all subjects that concern us as human beings but its basic theme is the relationship between God and His creatures. At the same time, it provides guidelines for a just society, proper human conduct, and equitable economic system.
"He (God) has sent down to you the Book (the Qur'an) with truth, confirming what was revealed before; And He sent down the Torah (of Moses) and the Gospel (of Jesus) before this as a guide in humankind; and He sent down the Criterion (the Qur'an)." (Qur'an 3:3-4)
. . Indeed, there has come to you light and a clear book from Allah; With it Allah guides him who fill follow His pleasure into the ways of safety and brings them out of utter darkness into light by his will and guides them to the right path. (V: 15-16)
It has created an all but new phase of human thought and a fresh type of noble character and earnestness in Man. It deserves the highest praise for its conceptions of Divine Nature in reference to the attributes of God’s Power, Knowledge, and Universal Providence and Unity -- that is, its belief and trust in One God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth.
