The story of the Quran begins in the year 610 CE in the Cave of Hira, located on the Mountain of Light (Jabal al-Nour) near the city of Mecca. It was here that the Prophet Muhammad, known for his piety and contemplation, received the first revelation.
The Quran provides a detailed moral code:
For over 1.4 billion Muslims worldwide, the is far more than a book. It is the literal word of God (Allah in Arabic), a complete guide for humanity, and the ultimate source of spiritual and legal authority in Islam. Revealed over 23 years to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the Angel Gabriel, the Quran stands as the final and unaltered testament of monotheistic faith.