But when applied to Muhammad, it became a special term that…
But when applied to Muhammad, it became a special term that denoted the category of exemplary words, deeds, and gestures that were destined to be authoritative in the life of the umma. Thus, the Qur’an is an idea as well as a memory, and even more, it is ideal for Muslim behavior. As such it is engrained in the lives of pious Muslims and handed down by example and personal teaching.