Qur'an means "recitation," recalls the origins of the sacred writings in the sermons of Muhammad
The Qur'an has been translated into many languages however the Arabic version is the fully authoritative,
It was written down from Disciples of the words from Muhammad's revelations, however due to the fear that the variations would change the meanings, Abu Bakr, Muhammad's successor, would finish the writings.
610 C.E to 656 C.E
Qur'an covers a wide variety of topics: Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, Isaac ,Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon, and gives practical admonitions about property rights, money, inheritance, marriage, divorce.
Has 114 chapters, or Suras, each with a traditional name.
Repetition of phrases are known to be comforting to the Muslims, who recite during daily prayers, sermons, on television broadcasts.