What kind of a book is the Quran?

The Holy Quran is a heavenly book revealed for the guidance of mankind. It was sent down on the heart of the Last of Prophets, Muhammad b. Abdullah, peace be upon him and his descendants.

The Quran, which is the eternal miracle of the Prophet of Islam (S), was gradually revealed over twenty three years to him. He read out the verses to people and they were attracted to Islam hearing them.

The Quran comprises 114 Surahs which consist of verses and all these verses total 77807 words of which 45653 words were revealed in Mecca and 32154 verses were revealed in Medina. Given the fact that the Quran is the last heavenly book revealed for man’s guidance, it is therefore the most perfect book that leads humanity to God.