Today we studied introduction to the Holly Quran:
1- The Quran was revealed over 23 years period.
2- The Quran is divided by size into 30 almost equal parts called Juzae’.
3- The Quran is divided into 114 chapters each called Surah or Surat (Pl. Sowar) not equal in size. Each Surah consists of verses each called Ayah (Pl. Ayat).
4- The Quran is divided by time of revelation into 2 parts; Mecci & Madani.
5-The Quran is the words spoken by Allah, revealed thru the angel Gebril to prophet Mohammad (SAWS).
6-The Quran revealed before Hijra from Mecca is called Macci. It deals mainly with issues of faith & beliefs to establish an Islamic personal foundation.
7- The Quran revealed after Hijra to Madina is called Madani. It deals mainly with does & don’ts to establish a Muslim society.
Home work:
Bring your own Quran with you to school to practice reading.