The Qur’an

The Qur’an is the word of God, revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through the angel Gabriel over about 23 years. It confirms the essential truth of the earlier scriptures given to Moses and Jesus and completes their message.

It was memorised and written down from the very first days. Today millions of people, including children, know the entire Qur’an by heart — and the Arabic text is the same everywhere in the world.

The Qur’an speaks about God, the purpose of life, the stories of earlier prophets, how to treat parents, neighbours and the poor, and what happens after death. It invites the reader to reflect, to think and to look at the signs of God in nature.

Translations of its meaning exist in almost every language, so you can begin reading today. Muslims recite the original Arabic in prayer, and you will learn the short parts you need step by step.