The first word uttered to the Prophet (peace be upon him), an uneducated man, was “Read”. This is about seeking knowledge, empowering yourself, studying and knowing so that you don’t live life in ignorance. If you set out on a journey, you begin by studying the map of where you’re heading so that you know how to reach your destination. If Paradise is our destination and we can only find salvation through God, then we must know Him and understand Him better. This is what the Qur’an is for. The opening chapter is about God and the final verse is about Man. The divine scripture is compiled as a journey to know God and understand yourself and your true purpose.