ABSTRACT
The inspirations (revelations) which formed Muhammad’s preaching discourse over the twenty-three-year period constitute the Qur’an, which means ‘the recital’ or the proclamation. The Qur’an also contains preachings related to previous prophets. These occur on two levels. One level shows them in the light of Muhammad’s mission, as an extension of his message, where the inspirations have been put in the mouths of the ancient prophets or messengers of God. The second level deals with the preaching of Muhammad to the Christians and Jews. Included in the units of the Qur’an are statements and principles that form a plan which establishes the position of man on earth, points to the purpose of life, provides guidance and freedom of choice as well as the necessary tools for the trust or mandate given to mankind. The building blocks or units of the Qur’an which have been mentioned or alluded to cover the major part of the Qur’an, the framework of the Qur’anic discourse.
