Revelation
First revealed in the cave of Hira through the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel). The Quran was memorized and written down during the Prophet's lifetime and compiled into one book after his death.
Structure
114 chapters (Surahs), 6,236 verses (Ayahs). Arranged mostly by length. Recited in Arabic in prayer worldwide. Translations exist in every major language.
Preservation
Allah promised to preserve the Quran: 'We have sent down the Reminder and We will preserve it.' It remains unchanged for over 1,400 years — the only scripture with this level of preservation.