Allah the Almighty sent prophets and books to guide humankind. The last book revealed to humanity through the Prophet Muhammad (saw) is the Holy Qur’an. In the following verse, Allah has expressed that He will protect the Qur’an, the final divine message for all people, until the Day of Judgment: “It is certainly We Who have revealed the Reminder, and it is certainly We Who will preserve it.” (Hijr, 19:9)

The Holy Qur’an is a call to humanity, urging reflection on life in this world and the hereafter. Its message is a profound and decisive statement that distinguishes between right and wrong. The Holy Qur’an invites all of humankind to guidance and eternal salvation; it reminds us of our duties and responsibilities towards our Lord, our environment, and the entire universe.

The work entitled “The Most Pleasant of the Words the Qur’an”, published by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, explains the importance of the last divine word, the Qur’an, for humanity. This valuable work, authored by Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hilmi Karsli, delves into the role of divine revelation in humanity’s quest for meaning. In this world, where human beings have been created with countless blessings and beauties, endowed with intelligence and the ability to learn naturally creates the need to acquire knowledge. Revelation provides answers to all of humanity’s questions about the universe, life, and the afterlife. The book “The Most Pleasant of the Words the Qur’an” highlights the significance of revelation, the immunity of the Qur’an as the final link in the revelation chain, proofs of the Qur’an’s sacredness, some names of the Qur’an, some textual features of the Qur’an, some topics covered by the Qur’an, the recitation and understanding of the Qur’an, and key points to consider while reading the Qur’an. In addition, the importance of commentaries and translation is also emphasized, particularly in addressing the differences in understanding of the Holy Qur’an that have emerged over generations.

Moreover, commentaries also provide information about the events during which the verses were revealed, as well as their locations and timing. This context and information is essential for a correct understanding of the verses.

Human life gains meaning and purpose through the revitalizing relationship established with the Qur’an. It is extremely important for a person to benefit from the guidance of the Holy Qur’an as a guide to life. With this in mind, we present this valuable work, written in a simple and accessible style, to demonstrate that the Holy Qur’an serves as a guide for all humanity. We offer it to our esteemed readers, hoping it will bring benefit to all of humanity.