I am Muslim. The Qur'an is believed by Muslims to be the word of God (not that of Muhammad) revealed to Muhammad, who is the beloved of God. Islam claims that the Qur'an will be forever unchanged. Not a word can be changed from this book, from its original revelation in the 7th century to Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). The Qur'an that we read today is the very same that was revealed to Muhammad 14 centuries ago. the Qur'an says:
"We have, without doubt, sent down the Message (the Qur'an); and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption)."
As such, the Qur'an of the 7th century was not only talking to the 7th century people; it was also talking to the people of all centuries after that. If you read the Qur'an, you can see how it fits into the context of this day and age, how it incorporates the issues of this time; and as we are on an American message board, we can focus on how it incorporates the 21st century American context. This is to illustrate the fact the Qur'an applies to all ages, to all people, and all that with the very same Qur'an that was revealed to Muhammad by God 14 centuries ago.
I shall start from the beginning, Chapter 1, then Chapter 2, etc...You Americans will come to realize how much this book talks about you, and it was revealed 14 centuries ago.
"We have, without doubt, sent down the Message (the Qur'an); and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption)."
As such, the Qur'an of the 7th century was not only talking to the 7th century people; it was also talking to the people of all centuries after that. If you read the Qur'an, you can see how it fits into the context of this day and age, how it incorporates the issues of this time; and as we are on an American message board, we can focus on how it incorporates the 21st century American context. This is to illustrate the fact the Qur'an applies to all ages, to all people, and all that with the very same Qur'an that was revealed to Muhammad by God 14 centuries ago.
I shall start from the beginning, Chapter 1, then Chapter 2, etc...You Americans will come to realize how much this book talks about you, and it was revealed 14 centuries ago.