INTRODUCTION<\/p>\n
The Qur\u2019an is the holy book of Islam, revealed by Allah SWT through\nthe angel Jibril. It serves as a guide, containing historical\nnarratives, emphasising moral values, and providing teachings on life\nthat form the basis of jurisprudence (sharia\/fiqh). Additionally, it\noffers peace of mind and mercy to those who believe and follow its\nteachings. Thus, the Qur\u2019an is the greatest miracle of Prophet Muhammad\n(PBUH), unmatched by Arab poets of his time. Therefore, studying the\nQur\u2019an is essential as it guides humanity away from misguidance in daily\nlife, forms the foundation of character development, structures life by\nexplaining fundamental concepts across various aspects, and serves as a\nguide to achieving salvation in both this world and the hereafter.<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION<\/p>\n
A. History of Revelation and Compilation of the Qur\u2019an<\/p>\n
The Qur\u2019an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gradually over\napproximately 23 years, beginning in the Cave of Hira in 610 CE, through\nthe angel Jibril. Its revelation signifies a major event, establishing\nits status for inhabitants of the heavens and earth.<\/p>\n
During the Prophet\u2019s time, the revealed verses were memorised by the\nCompanions and written on palm leaves, stone tablets, leaves, bones, and\nanimal skins. These materials were used to document the memorised\nverses.<\/p>\n
Following the Prophet\u2019s death, the primary advocate for compilation\nwas Umar ibn al-Khattab, prompted by the deaths of many Quranic\nmemorisers in battles. Caliph Abu Bakr then ordered Zaid ibn Thabit to\ncollect the Qur\u2019anic texts into a single manuscript to preserve their\nauthenticity and purity.<\/p>\n
During Uthman ibn Affan\u2019s caliphate, Islam spread widely across\nregions, leading to dialectical variations. Uthman formed a committee\nled by Zaid ibn Thabit to produce a standardised version as the primary\nreference for Muslims worldwide.<\/p>\n
Diacritical marks were refined during the Umayyad and Abbasid\ndynasties by Abu al-Aswad al-Du\u2019ali and Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi to\nensure accurate reading by non-Arab Muslims. Initially, Arabic script\nlacked dots and vowel marks (such as in the letters \u0628, \u062a, \u062b).<\/p>\n
B. Functions and Status of the Qur\u2019an<\/p>\n
The Qur\u2019an holds a vital role in the lives of Muslims, serving as a\nguide containing teachings on morality, norms, knowledge, education,\nworship, and spirituality. Furthermore, it is the primary source of\nIslamic law (sharia and fiqh), outlining rules and values to distinguish\nright from wrong. Thus, studying the Qur\u2019an is crucial for establishing\na strong moral and character foundation. The Qur\u2019an is not merely a life\nguide; it also provides peace of mind and mercy to believers who follow\nits teachings. Those who read and understand its meaning gain\ntranquillity and divine mercy, making it a source of motivation and\nremembrance for Muslims facing real-life challenges.<\/p>\n
The Qur\u2019an plays a significant role in shaping human morality,\nteaching norms for developing quality character and personality in daily\nlife. Moral values such as honesty, responsibility, and mutual respect\nare emphasised. In the modern era, understanding the Qur\u2019an\u2019s teachings\nis essential due to moral crises in both physical and digital societies,\nleading to suboptimal social interactions and a lack of harmony. Thus,\nthe Qur\u2019an functions not only as a sacred text but also as a moral guide\nfor humanity.<\/p>\n
The Qur\u2019an plays a crucial role in the development of human science\nand education. It contains numerous verses urging reading, thinking,\nunderstanding, and exploring natural phenomena. The first revelation,\nSurah Al-\u2019Alaq (1-5), underscores reading as the foundation of knowledge\nacquisition. Moreover, it encourages rationality in comprehending the\nsigns of Allah\u2019s greatness through education and learning.<\/p>\n
The Qur\u2019an plays a vital role in the spiritual life of Muslims,\ncontaining teachings on worship practices such as prayer (salat),\nfasting, zakat, and other rituals.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/history-and-development-of-the-compilation-of-the-quran-1780032245", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }