NTK1: The Qur'an: Revelation and Preservation

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What do Muslims believe about the Qur'an's origin?

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Muslims believe the Qur'an is the literal word of God, revealed to Prophet Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel over 23 years.

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How are copies of the Qur'an treated?

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Copies of the Qur’an are treated with great respect, placed on a stand when read, and old copies are buried rather than discarded.

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What is Laylat al Qadr?

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The night when Muhammad, meditating in a cave, experienced the first revelation from Angel Gabriel, marking the opening of Surah 96.

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How were the initial revelations of the Qur'an transmitted?

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The initial revelations were orally transmitted by Prophet Muhammad to his followers, who memorized and recited them.

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What is 'hifz'?

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Hifz is the memorization of the Qur'an, emphasized from the early days of Islam, with many companions memorizing the entire Qur'an.

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Who compiled the Qur'an into written form?

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The Qur'an was compiled into written form during the rule of Caliph Abu Bakr, shortly after Prophet Muhammad's death.

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What role did Caliph Uthman play in the Qur'an's history?

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Caliph Uthman standardized the Qur'an, producing copies based on the Quraysh dialect and distributing them to various regions.

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How is the Qur'an preserved according to Muslims?

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Muslims believe the Qur'an has been miraculously preserved in its original form through meticulous oral transmission and early compilation.

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What is the significance of Muhammad in Islam regarding prophethood?

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Muhammad is considered the Seal of the Prophets, with the Qur'an being the final and unchanged revelation of God to humanity.