Qur’ān By Petra Sijpesteijn

https://www.academia.edu/10389229/Qur_%C4%81n The Qur'ān, the Islamic scripture, was revealed in Arabic to the Prophet Muhammad through the archangel Gabriel, with texts originating in Mecca and Medina. Despite Muhammad being illiterate, the Qur'ān was recited, memorized, and recorded, leading to its compilation under the third caliph Uthman. The text, considered inimitable, is integral to Muslim life, influencing language and culture, and ritualized recitation characterizes important moments in a believer's life. ...