Holy Qur'an: A Guide for Mankind

The Holy Qur’an - is a book revealed by Allah to His Messenger, Muhammad (SAW). This holy book has been revealed in Arabic and is one of the Miracles of the Prophet (SAW). It is a book of guidance.
One of the reasons for the miraculousness of the Qur’an is its artistic aspect in the form of fluency and eloquence, combined with a charm which penetrates the hearts and wins them over. The fact that infidels called the Prophet (SAW) a magician was an implied confession that their eloquence could not match the timeless wisdom of the words of the Qur’an.
The second aspect of the miraculousness of the Qur’an is in its content and spiritual aspects. If we study the divine subjects of the Qur’an, its logic about Resurrection and the Prophets, or its philosophy of history and ethics, we would realize how great it is.
These are matters in which the Qur’an has a mission, and that is to guide human beings.
The Qur’an has another miraculous aspect which is it’s predictions, a subject which requires many sessions to discuss. Below are some important points regarding the holy Qur’an:
1. The Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet (SAW) over a period of 23 years on different occasions, and there is no doubt regarding its authenticity.
The Qur’an which was revealed to the Prophet (SAW) is the same Qur’an that is in our hands today, and there have been no changes in this Sacred Book. The revelation of this Sacred Book is a miracle as said above and nobody can ever bring a book or even one Verse (Aya) or a sentence with eloquence comparable to that of Holy Book. Completion of this Book took 23 years, and it was compiled on the instructions of the Prophet (SAW) himself.
2. The Qur’an is a Book of Guidance which leads human beings towards truth and the right path and it also instructs them how to lead a prosperous life. In this Book some religious orders have been explained in details and there are many laws regarding beliefs and behavior of an individual and social group known as Believers (Mo’mineen).
The meaning of Qur’anic Verses (Ayat) is sometimes very clear and at other times complicated, that is, there are obvious meanings and inner ones.
Therefore, everyone understands the meanings of these Verses depending on his own mental level. Several meanings and explanations of Qur’anic Verses have been given by the Prophet (SAW) and members of the Ahlul-Bait (AS), so that the Believers (Mo’mineen) can benefit from the correct interpretations of the Sacred Book. Therefore they should try to concentrate on Qur’anic Verses and acquire the knowledge given in them, and shape their lives according to the teachings of this Sacred Book.
3. Reading the Qur’an which is known as the best of reminders, and calls on the Believers to remember God. From the sayings of the Prophet (SAW) and Ahlul-Bait (AS), it is clear that reading the Qur’an regularly can help people in all aspects of life and will greatly help them to achieve the highest goals.
Such emphasis is put on reading the Qur’an because by reading it, people should act according to its teachings, so that they can be spiritually blessed in their daily lives. And the heights of happiness can become easier for them to reach.
4. Also it has been recommended to the Muslims not only to read the Holy Qur’an as a book, but to try to memorize it so that it will always be within their reach. Also they are recommended to read the entire Qur’an and not just select a few parts to read.
5. It is also advised to read the Qur’an melodiously and whole-heartedly, and to pay full attention while it is recited by others.
6. Muslims are duty bound to read and understand this revelation and also to teach it to their younger generation.

Below are some quotations regarding the Holy Qur’an:
1. The Qur’an is the best reminder of God.
2. The external aspects of the Qur’an are beautiful and its inner aspects are profound.
3. This Qur’an is an advisor in which there is no falsehood.
4. Read the Qur’an, for it has the most beneficial narrations and seek treatment from the Qur’an, for it is the source of cures for the hearts.
5. Learn Qur’an, for it is the spring of the hearts.
6. Whoever reads the Qur’an, can never fear loneliness and separation from his loved ones.
7. Think much on the Qur’an and take lessons from it, for there are many lessons and advises in it.
8. Those of the Qur’an, are those of God, and His best creation.
* The above quotations are from the book, Sharhe Ghurar-ul-Hikam and Durar-ul-Kalam.