Facts About the Qur'an (Koran)

Here are some key facts about the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam:

Divine Revelation – Muslims believe the Qur'an is the word of God (Allah) revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through the angel Jibreel (Gabriel) over 23 years (610-632 CE).
Language – It is written in Classical Arabic.
Chapters and Verses – The Qur'an has 114 chapters (Surahs) and over 6,000 verses (Ayahs).
Longest & Shortest Surah – The longest surah is Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2) with 286 verses, and the shortest is Al-Kawthar (Chapter 108) with just 3 verses.
First Revelation – The first verses revealed were from Surah Al-Alaq (96:1-5) in the Cave Hira near Mecca.
Final Revelation – The last verse revealed is believed to be Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:3).

Unchanged Text – Muslims believe the Qur'an has remained unchanged since its revelation, as promised in Surah Al-Hijr (15:9).
Memorization (Hifz) – Millions of Muslims have memorized the entire Qur'an, known as Hafiz/Hafiza.
Written Compilation – It was first compiled in book form during the caliphate of Abu Bakr (RA) and standardized under Caliph Uthman (RA).

Oneness of God – The Qur'an emphasizes Tawheed (the oneness of God).
Guidance for Life – It provides moral, social, legal, and spiritual guidance for Muslims.
Science & Nature – It contains references to embryology, astronomy, and oceanography, which some believe align with modern scientific discoveries.
Justice & Mercy – It promotes justice, kindness, and helping the poor.

Recitation (Tilawah) – Muslims recite it in Salah (prayers) and everyday life.
Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr) – The Qur'an was first revealed during Ramadan, on a night better than a thousand months (Surah Al-Qadr, 97).
Healing & Protection – Verses like Ayat-ul-Kursi (2:255) and Surah Al-Falaq & An-Nas are recited for protection and spiritual healing.

Most Memorized Book – The Qur'an is the most memorized book in the world.
Translated Worldwide – While the original is in Arabic, it has been translated into hundreds of languages.

Additional Facts:

The Qur'an contains approximately 77,430 words in Classical Arabic.

Here’s a breakdown of some related statistics:

Total Letters: Around 320,015 letters
Total Verses (Ayahs): 6,236 (without Bismillah) or 6,349 (with Bismillah)
Total Chapters (Surahs): 114
Longest Word: The longest word in the Qur'an is "فَأَسْقَيْنَاكُمُوهُ" (fa-asqaynākumūhu) in Surah Al-Hijr (15:22), which means "and We gave it to you to drink"

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