Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was born in Makkah in the year 570, at a time when Christianity was not yet fully established in Europe. Since his father died before his birth, and his mother shortly afterwards, he was raised by his uncle from the respected tribe of Quraysh. As he grew up, he became known for his truthfulness, generosity and sincerity, so that he was sought after for his ability to arbitrate in disputes. The historians describe him as calm and meditative. Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was of a deeply religious nature, and had long detested the decadence of his society. It became his habit to meditate from time to time in the Cave of Hira near the summit of Jabal al-Nur, the 'Mountain of Light' near Makkah.
The Quran is the holy book which Muslims recite and turn to for guidence in all aspects of their life. It is the last testament in a series of divine revelations from God. 
Every language has one or more terms that are used in reference to God and sometimes to lesser deities. This is not the case with...