The noble Quran is the word of Allah. Before the creation of the heavens and the earth, it was written by the order of Allah into a book known as the Preserved Tablet (al-Lauh al-Mahfuz). Along with the Quran, all events that will occur from the start of creation till the Day of Judgment are recorded in the Preserved Tablet.
Allah says in the Quran…
Nay! This is a Glorious Quran, (inscribed) in al-Lauh al-Mahfuz (The Preserved Tablet)!
- Quran (Al-Buruj, 85:21-22)
From the Preserved Tablet, its descent took place twice. The first time, the entire Quran descended to The House of Honor (al-Bayt al-Izza). The House of Honor is a house in the first (lowest) heaven, facing Ka’bah. It serves as the place of worship for angels. This descent took place in the month of Ramadan during the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr).
Allah says in the Quran…
The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran as a guidance for mankind and with clear proofs of (earlier) guidance and the Criterion (between right and wrong)…
- Quran (Al-Baqarah, 2:185)
By the manifest Book that makes things clear. We sent it down on a blessed night; for we (ever) wish to warn (against evil).
- Quran (Ad-Dukaan, 44:2-3)
The second time, the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (Sal Allahu Alayhi Wa Sallam). This revelation was made gradually, as needed, and took twenty three years to complete. The verses of the Quran were brought down by the Angel Jibr’il (Gabriel) and inspired directly into the heart and mind of Prophet Muhammad (Sal Allahu Alayhi Wa Sallam). The beginning of this descent also took place in the month of Ramadan during the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr).
Allah refers to this revelation in many verses of the Quran. In one such verse Allah says…
And this (Quran) is the revelation of the Lord of the worlds. It is brought by the Trusted Spirit down to your heart, so that you become one of the warners. In plain Arabic language.
- Quran (Ash-Shuara, 26:192-195)
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