The History and importance of Quran.

(Part 2)

Under the first Khalifa, Hazrat Abu Bakr: At that time of Prophet ﷺ death no official copy of Quran was published. During the Khalifa of Hazrat Abu Bakr some people in the country announced themselves to be Prophets. Hazrat Abu Bakr send a war against him and many companions who had committed the Holy Quran to memory were martyred in that battle, known as the battle of Yamamah. Hazrat Umar realized that those who had memorized the Quran would gradually depart from the world. Hazrat Umar suggested to Hazrat Abu Bakr that the Quran should be compiled. A commission was appointed headed by Zaid Bin Sabit. Zaid Bin Sabit was not content just finding a written piece of Quran. He also make sure it from those people who had heard it from the Holy Prophet ﷺ.

Under the third Khalifa, Hazrat Usman: The Khilafat of Hazrat Umar saw a phase of different conquests. Hazrat Usman obtain the copy of the Quran prepared by Zaid Bin Sabit from Hazrat Hafsa. He appointed Zaid Bin Sabit along with three knowledgeable Muslims who assisted to make copies of Quran. They were told to follow the rules of Quraish in case of differences over the languages. Than these copies were published to capital city of every province of Muslim state. The Quran that is being read these days is the same as in the time of Hazrat Abu Bakr.

Use of Quran in legal thinking: Islam is built on a foundation of faith, but it’s large held together by the force of law which is based upon submission to Divine Will. In the other words, it is Allah whose Will is primary source of law in Muslim society. The Quran is an important law according to which he wants a Muslim to live both in his private and social life. It provides for him the knowledge of right and wrong. The Quranic law deals with beliefs. The Quran lays down rules and regulation related to social life. The law of war deals with distribution. On social matters, it deals with marriage and divorce etc. The Quran lays down regulations for a distribution of wealth. Some Quranic laws were brought in for effecting social reforms. It is creator who knows the nature and need of his creation.    

Significance of Quran as the basic of all thought and action in Islam: The Holy Quran is a sacred and unique book revealed by Allah, and it’s not a normal book. It guides us for a right path. The central theme and subject which runs through the Quran is the action of man as Allah’s vicegerent. The Quran contains an official for the head of the states as well as a common man. The Quran lays down rules and regulation related to social life. It matters to religion, the Quran talks about the pillars of Islam. The Holy Quran also offers solutions to the most difficult problems of life. The Quran provides laws that govern war which deals with the distribution of booty. The Quran is basically a unique book of guidance.

Tafsir: The Arabic word Tafsir is derived from Fasara which means to explain, to open, to unveil or to discover something hidden. Tafsir consist of explaining difficult words. The best tafsir of a verse of Quran is usually given in Quran itself. In Quran there are ayats whose meaning is manifest and which from the basis of book. The Quran also takes oaths of many things. Tafsir is even based upon the tradition of Holy Prophet ﷺ.