But when аpplied tо Muhаmmаd, it became a special term that denоted the categоry of exemplary words, deeds, and gestures that were destined to be authoritative in the life of the umma. Thus the Qura’n is an idea as well as a memory, and even more it is an ideal for Muslim behavior. As such it is engrained in the lives of pious Muslims and handed down by example and personal teaching.