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What does it mean?
The Qur'an's superiority mirrors Allah's superiority over His creation.
In plain terms
The Qur'an is as supreme as Allah is over everything.
What can you take from it?
Recognize the Qur'an's unique authority.

Where it applies

  • when comparing religious texts
  • in theological study

Putting it to work

  • study the Qur'an deeply
  • reflect on its unique status

Questions to consider

  • What makes the Qur'an superior?
  • How does this view impact interfaith dialogue?

Another view

Superiority is a belief and may not be universally accepted.

More from Holy Prophet Muhammad

  1. 'I advise you to recite the Qur'an and remember Allah much, for surely the Qur'an will remember you (do your dhikr) in the Heavens and it will be a Divine Ligh…

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  2. 'Whoever recites the first four verses of Suratul Baqarah, Ayatul Kursi (verse 255 of Suratul Baqarah) along with the two verses which follow it (verses 256 an…

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  3. 'One who recites ten verses (ayat) of the Qur'an every night will not be counted amongst the negligent ones (Ghafilin); and one who recites fifty verses (ayat)…

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