Thursday, March 21, 2013

Al-Quran,

The name or title of a book gives the first impression and is worthy of note, `for the writer usually chooses a name or title best suited to it. It should make the reader interested enough to make him want to read on. But the name should either be familiar or arresting; the reader`s attention can be picked up by giving the book a name that is nearest its concern or that has definite human interest, elucidating the subject discussed. The Veda, Torah,Gospels, Dhmmapad and Zend Avesta and other similar names of the sacred Books are most significant.We admire and honour them from the core of our heart, notwithstanding the fact that these are not revealed names.

The name Veda as a noun it means riches or wealth [of the enemy], as in Rigveda 3:53:14.

The name al-Quran, the proper name of the sacred Book of Muslims, is not imposed on it by doctors of law. It has been given by the Lord Himself and occurs more than fifty times in the Book itself. The word Quran is an infinitive noun from the root Qara, primarily meaning "he collected things together.

Another significant meaning of the word "Quran" is a large reservoir in which collect water from all sides. A great lexicographer Raghib says:the term Quran means a reservoir to which all the surrounding waters rush, and the Book is called Qur’an because all the previous scriptures are drawn together in it.The Quran is a collection of the best religious teachings of all the sacred books. It is plainly stated in the Quran itself: "A messenger from Allah reciting purified pages containing all right scriptures. All right directions necessary for the guidance of man, whether previously revealed or not, are to be met with in the Quran .The Holy Quran thus claims to contain all the good points of other sacred books, and in addition supplies their deficiencies

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