The Qur’an is The Book revealed from Allah (God) through His prophet Muhammad (on whom be blessings and peace!) over a period of 23 years. Unlike the Torah, the Psalms, or the Gospels, it has been handed down unchanged since the time of its revelation. Consequently, its text has not been “improved,” “clarified” or
“interpreted.” It remains exactly what Muhammad (who was illiterate) recited to the early Muslims.
As the Qur’an itself states, it is a book of guidance “to those who guard against evil, who believe in the Unseen” and like any book of guidance, it must be approached with respect and openness. This