What is the Koran and how has it shaped the ancient and modern world? br br 10 Inspiring Facts about the Quranbr br 1. The Quran is held to be the infallible word of God given to the Prophet Muhammad through the archangel Gabriel.br br 2. The world's largest Quran was created by Afghan calligrapher Mohammed Sabeer Hussani and a team of students and artists. They worked five years for 18 hours a day to create the 1,102 pound book.br br 3. Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein commissioned a Quran to be written in his own blood. It took two years and approximately 25 liters of blood to finish.br br 4. Every aspect of a Quran is considered to be holy, including the paper and the ink. As such, there are strict rules for handling and storing the Quran. The book should not be touched with wet or dirty hands nor set in the lap to read. br br 5. The sacred perfection of the Quran makes errors in printing impermissible. The Kuwaiti Parliament was dissolved in 1999 when it was discovered that state-printed copies of the Quran contained several typos.br br 6. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is highly esteemed in Islam. The Quran states that God chose Mary and purified her above all other women. In fact, Mary is mentioned more often in the Quran than the Bible.br br 7. Throughout Islam’s history, it was not uncommon for male Muslim youth to memorize the Quran word-for-word before they were seven years old.br br 8. The Quran outlines strict sexual commandments as well as counsel for proper sexual conduct. Premarital sex and homosexuality are condemned in the Quran and sex is forbidden or counseled against in certain circumstances, such as when the woman is menstruating, or during eclipses or hurricanes.br br 9. Muslims believe the Quran to be God’s final revelation to humanity. God will not speak again until the end of the world.br br 10. Muslims consider the original Arabic words in which the Quran was given to be sacred; for this reason, translations of the Quran into other languages are not considered to be the complete or authentic Quran.br br Check out more interesting Quran facts here: br FactRetriever is a leading producing of the most interesting facts, online video content, and a plethora of fascinating topics.br br Subscribe here: ...