(ذا): A determiner that introduces the noun *(in English, a determiner is required before introducing a singular noun to specify the noun it is referring to), which is the Holy Qur’an.

(الَّلام): Used to show elevation. It indicates nearness yet superiority. Thus, the Holy Qur’an is near to you yet from an exalted source.

(الكَاف): Used to address all people or everyone.

﴾الْكِتَابُ﴿ : The word “Qur’an” is not used here, as the Holy Qur’an is memorised in hearts and written down on lines. Therefore, it is considered a book after it has been written down.  The Prophet r used to hurriedly repeat the verses after the Angel Jibreel u until His God told him:

﴿ لا تُحَرِّكْ بِهِ لِسَانَكَ لِتَعْجَلَ بِهِ (١٦) إِنَّ عَلَيْنَا جَمْعَهُ وَقُرْآنَهُ(١٧) فَإِذَا قَرَأْنَاهُ فَاتَّبِعْ قُرْآنَهُ (١٨)

ثُمَّ إِنَّ عَلَيْنَا بَيَانَهُ (١٩) ﴾

“Move not your tongue with it, O Muhammad, to hasten with recitation of the Qur’an. Indeed, upon Us is its collection [in your heart] and [to make possible] its recitation. So when We have recited it [through Jibril], then follow its recitation. Then upon Us is its clarification [to you]” [Surah Al-Qiyamah: 16 – 19]