The Word of Allah: The Quran is the Word of Allah. It is not the words of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and it is not a book written by any human being.
Revealed over 23 years: Allah revealed it to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) through the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel, as), over 23 years, so that it could guide all people — in belief, in character, and in daily life.
The first source of guidance: For a Shia Muslim, the Quran is the first and highest source of guidance. Everything else — Hadith, the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (as), and the rulings of the scholars — is understood in its light.
Key Terms
- Quran (القرآن) — "the Reading" / "the Recitation"
- Wahy (الوحی) — revelation from Allah
- Jibreel (جبرائیل) — the Angel Gabriel (as), who brought the revelation
Quran or Hadith
Quran 15:9 — "Indeed, We have sent down the Reminder, and indeed, We will guard it." — to be checked.
A short explanation, in a small box in the app: Allah Himself promises to protect the Quran. That is why Muslims believe its text has reached us unchanged.
Fresh diagram to be drawn
Diagram to be drawn: a simple flow — Allah → Angel Jibreel (as) → Prophet Muhammad (SAW) → the people. In Project Desk colours.
Example
A letter from someone who loves you: Think of a letter from someone who loves you and wants the best for you. You do not read it once and put it away. You read it slowly, you think about it, and you try to live by it.
A letter from Allah: The Quran is like that letter, but from Allah — for the whole of life, not just for one problem.
- The Quran is the Word of Allah, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
- It guides belief, character, and daily life.
- For a Shia Muslim, it is the first and highest source of guidance.