Anyone curious as to the Quran can access it here, this is an English translation: http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/Surai.htm
A book which 1.7 billion human beings hold in reverence. There must be something in this book which inspires people. Read it for yourself.
Ad Populum, irrelevant. "If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing." - Bertrand Russell
Millions and millions of people eat at Mc Donald's restaurants every day, but this doesn't mean their food is any good.
People like things that flatter their self esteem, so the idea that all was created for our benefit really hooks them. And belief in an afterlife is also very appealing.