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The Quran was written down by select scribes

The Quran was written down by select scribes in the time of the Prophet Muhammad and memorized and recited five times in daily prayers

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The power of Quran

The Quran is not organized by subject matter or in chronological order and its power lies in recitation and listening to it in Arabic

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God is the source of Quran

The Quran has scientific information on the embryo, mountains, seas, the creation of the universe, etc. Its source must be God.

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Chapters of Quran

The longest chapter of the Quran has 286 verses, the shortest has 3

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Chapters of Quran

The Quran has 114 chapters and 114 times the Quran says 'In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Compassionate'

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Translations of Quran

Translations of Quran are just that. The Quran is only in Arabic as it was revealed; no other scripture is like that.

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The Quran emphasizes the kind treatment

The Quran emphasizes the kind treatment of women, poor, slaves, and orphans

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The power of Quran

The Quran paints the picture of the end of the world in graphic detail

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The power of Quran

The Quran frequently talks about God's coming judgment so we can live responsibly

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The power of Quran

The Quran has stories of past prophets, prophecies of the future, and the working of God in the present all tied to God's power

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The Message of the Quran

The Quran stresses God's judgment and forgiveness, God's justice and mercy, God's might and forbearance all at the same time

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Focus of the Quran

Focus of the Quran: serve and worship God in all you do, in how you live, and how you interact with people and your environment

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Hearts find rest in the remembrance of God

'...for without doubt in the remembrance of God do hearts truly find rest.' (Quran 13:28)

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God causes laughter and tears

"And it is He (God) who causes laughter and tears." Quran 54:43

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Lauren Booth, Tony Blair's sister-in-law

'I want to be a part of this generosity, this empathy. I will join [Islam] with all my heart.' Lauren Booth, Tony Blair's sister-in-law

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Referring to the Koran

"It's (referring to the Koran) a magna carta for women!" Yvonne Ridley, British journalist converted to Islam in 2003

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The Koran makes it clear that women are equal in s...

"The Koran makes it clear that women are equal in spirituality, worth and education." Yvonne Ridley, UK journalist, Muslim since 2003

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Islam is perfect

What everyone forgets is that Islam is perfect; people are not." Yvonne Ridley, British journalist converted to Islam in 2003

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The spirit of Islam

'I challenge anyone to understand Islam, its spirit, and not to love it. It is a beautiful religion...' Yann Martel, author of Life of Pi

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Advice to new Muslims

Advice to new Muslims: avoid extremism, find a teacher and mentor, practice Islam as much as you can, and respect your parents