Jama Masjid India

Quran and Sunnah (part 1 of 2) Description:  The religion of Islam is based upon the Quran (the Word of God) and the Sunnah (teachings and attributes of Prophet Muhammad).  Part 1: Quran: The Primary Source of Islam. The ultimate manifestation of God’s grace for man, the ultimate wisdom, and the ultimate beauty of expression: in short, the word of God.  This is how the German scholar, Muhammad Asad, once described the Quran.  If one were to ask any Muslim to depict it, most likely they would offer similar words.  The Quran, to the Muslim, is the irrefutable, inimitable Word of God.  It was revealed by God Almighty through Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him.  The Prophet himself had no role in authoring the Quran, he was merely a Messenger, repeating the dictates of the Divine Creator: “He (Muhammad) does not speak of his own desire.  It is no less than an Inspiration sent down to him.” (Quran 53:3-4) The Qu...

A mosque of Indian State's Gujarat City Vadodra recently Claims to have World's largest Quran in Size. Earlier Masjid  Kazan's Qolsharif of Russia was  awarded  Guinness World Records certificate for having the world's largest Quran. Printed on Scotland paper, this Quran edition was 150x200 cm, had 632 pages and weighed 800 kg.  The cover was made of malachite and semi-precious stones and is encrusted with phyanite, jade, gold and silver leaf. The mosque, which is famous because of its association with cricketers Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan, has now claimed of having the biggest elaboration of the holy text. The length and breadth of this Quran is 75 inch and 41 inch respectively. The ink used in the texts is made up of Kohl and peacock’s feather. The border of the Quran is elaborated with a gold coating.

(part 1 of 12): Who is Moses? Description:  The scene is set, and the child is born. In both Judaism and Christianity Moses is a central figure.  He is the man from the Old Testament most mentioned in the New Testament, he led the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt, communicated with God and received the Ten Commandments.  Moses is known as both a religious leader and a lawgiver. In Islam, Moses is loved and respected; he is both a Prophet and a Messenger.  God mentions him more than 120 times, and his story ranges across several chapters.  It is the longest and most detailed story of a prophet in the Quran and is discussed in elaborate detail.   The word Prophet ( Nabi  in Arabic) is derived from the word  Naba ,   meaning news.  God’s message is revealed and the Prophet spreads the news amongst his people.  A Messenger, on the other hand, comes with a specific mission, usually to convey a new ordainment from God....