13. (O Mohammad! this Qur an is) a Book We have sent down to you, which is thoroughly blessed, so that they may ponder over its verses, and those who are given wisdom may take it. (Qur'an 38:29) 101
CHAPTER - 5 Qur'an, the rhythmic and recitative verses, phrases, sentences and chapters uttered by the Holy Prophet of Islam, not as his own wording, but as the verbatim Book of God reveled to him in 23 years of time. This Book is his Everlasting Miracle, bearing testimony of his Prophet-hood. None of the historical records and reports which the Muslims claim to be the most authentic, can claim to be within the reach of every Muslim from his earliest age as is the Holy Qur'an. The utmost importance attached to the Holy Qur an by every Muslim was not developed as an afterthought, but the Holy Qur'an itself, from time to time of its revelation, encouraged the people in various ways to learn, read, recite and memorize it, and ponder over every word and mindfully listen while recited. According to Islamic rules one should be physically clean, i.e. perform prescribed ablution (wadu), and avoid things which cause distraction. And when you recite the Qur'an seek refuge to God from Satan the accused. Qur'an consists of 114 Chapters (Suras), 6236 Verses (Ayas), 76442 words, and 326,671 letters. (Total verses written in Qur'an are 6666, including 430 verses which are repeated) 159 verses from the Holy book, explain the precise realities about the Holy Book. 68 Different Realities about Qur'an These verses describe 68 different realities about Qur'an, which are as follows: 1. An open challenge to humanity for All times. 2. Holy Qur'an is revealed by God to His Messenger Mohammad (PBUH). 102
3. Holy Qur'an is free from all human conjectures and discrepancies. 4. Holy Qur'an invites to ponder over its content. 5. Holy Qur'an has been revealed only with the Knowledge and Mercy of God. 6. The Holy Spirit (Angel Gabriel) has brought it down from the Lord of the heavens. 7. Another challenge to humanity, Qur'an Challenges: None can change His words. 8. God has taken the responsibility of guarding (Protecting) the Holy Qur'an. 9. The Holy Qur'an is given to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) by the all-wise and the all-knowing God. 10. Holy Qur'an is a Scripture where there is no doubt, crookedness, invented story or falsehood. 11. Qur'an is purified Scripture that contains eternal laws. 12. Qur'an is decisive word not a jest. 13. Holy Qur'an is Truth. 14. God has sent down the Holy Qur'an with Truth. 15. Holy Qur'an is Truth, But most people abhor the truth. 16. The Holy Qur'an is guidance and reminder unto believers. 17. Holy Qur an is the Book of Wisdom and Light. 18. Holy Qur'an is reveled to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). 19. Holy Qur an is the blessed Scripture. 103
20. Holy Qur'an is the honorable book, only the purified should touch it. 21. Holy Qur'an describes everything manifested, enlightened and clear. 22. Holy Qur'an is a manifest proof, guidance and mercy from the Lord of heavens. 23. Holy Qur'an is a lesson and reminder for the people of understanding. 24. Holy Qur'an is made easy so that people may heed. 25. Holy Qur'an explains with knowledge. 26. Holy Qur'an is a criterion of right and wrong. 27. People of the book (Jews and Christian) believe in The Holy Qur'an. 28. Holy Qur'an is the confirmation and explanation of the earlier revelations (Torah & Evangel). 29. Holy Qur'an manifest what people of book Conceal. 30. Holy Qur'an narrates the differences of Children of Israel. 31. Holy Qur'an is mentioned in the ancient scriptures. 32. Holy Qur an is Guidance, Blessing, Glad tidings, healing and Reminder for the believers. 33. Holy Qur'an is The Guidance for the Pious. 34. Holy Qur'an is The Guidance and Blessing for the Righteous. 35. Holy Qur'an is Cure for the Soul and a Guidance. 36. Followers of Holy Qur'an achieve success and reach the final destination. 104
37. Holy Qur'an is sent down (from heavens) gradually, in portions. 38. Holy Qur'an was sent down in the night of Qadr (in The Holy month of Ramadhan). 39. Holy Qur'an is written (preserved) in the Mother Book (Hidden book). 40. Holy Qur'an discourses Messengers to confirm hearts of the believers. 41. Holy Qur an is a reminder for those that fear God. 42. Those who have knowledge realize Holy Qur'an is Truth. 43. Holy Qur'an warns contentious people and gives glad tidings to those who safeguard themselves against evil. 44. Holy Qur'an admonishes worldly desires (affairs). 45. Holy Qur'an warns the people of the world. 46. Holy Qur'an warns those who were not given the book or those who were not warned earlier. 47. Holy Qur'an is sent to judge between people as per God's guidance. 48. Qur'an reminds the followers of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). 49. Holy Qur'an increases the humility of the believers. 50. Holy Qur'an strengthens the faith of the believer. 51. Holy Qur'an explains the people truth about which they differ. 52. Holy Qur'an warns the unjust and gives glad tidings to those who do good. 105
53. Holy Qur'an warns of the day of Resurrection. 54. Holy Qur'an reminds those who have God's fear. 55. Holy Qur'an clarifies to you, what you do not know. 56. Holy Qur'an brings forth humanity from darkness unto light. 57. Holy Qur'an explains some of the threats, so that people may safeguard themselves against evil. 58. Holy Qur'an's teaches the believers about the hereafter. 59. Holy Qur'an disbelievers, are the losers and will be punished. 60. Holy Qur'an displays all kinds of similitude to explain. 61. The decisive verses in the Holy Qur an none knows its interpretation except God and those who are firmly rooted in knowledge. 62. Holy Qur'an is guidance and healing for believers, but deafness and blindness for disbelievers. 63. Praise be to God who revealed the Holy Qur an upon His Servant. 64. Holy Qur'an is revealed in Arabic, so that it may be understood. 65. After the revelation of Holy Qur an, God will not protect you if you follow other books. 66. Holy Qur an is wisdom. 67. Holy Qur an is with Truth and Balance. 68. Holy Qur an was taught by God to Mohammad (PBUH). 106
1. An open challenge to humanity for All times. In the following verses The Almighty all-wise God has asked His Messenger Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) to make an open challenge to the humanity for making an effort to compose even one chapter in the style and manner of the Holy Qur'an. 1.1 Say (Even) if men and the jinn get together to produce the like of this Qur'an, they will not (be able to) produce the like of it, though some of them become helpers of others. (Qur'an 17:88) 107
1.2 Say Bring then ten Chapters the like thereof, forged, and call (to your aid) whomsoever you can besides God, if you are truthful. (Qur'an 11:13) 1.3 If you are in doubt as to that which We have revealed to Our servant (Mohammad), then produce a Chapter like it, and call your witnesses besides God if you are truthful. (Qur'an 2:23) 108
The Almighty all-wise God throws an open challenge to humanity for making an effort to compose even one chapter in the style and manner of Qur'an, not only to assert the genuineness of the divine words revealed to Man (Messenger of Islam Prophet Mohammad - PBUH) who did not receive any type of education from any mortal, but also to put an end to doubts and speculations, forever that it could be the fabrication of any human mind. The inimitable literary excellence and the pure and perfect wisdom of Qur'an has been and will always be beyond the reach of the literary and intellectual genius of humanity. Haj Mirza Aga Mehdi Poya Says: Since the start of the Islam till today, the enemies of Islam have been trying to belittle Islam but they never dared to answer the challenge, in spite of repeated attempts made by the most celebrated scholars and men of letters, jointly and in a group. In what respect is the Holy Qur'an an unchallengeable miracle? How is it the proof of its own truthfulness? Following are the views put forward by both Muslim and non-muslim scholars. 1. Eloquence and the Rhetorical excellence. 2. Prophecies. 3. Precepts and Laws. 4. Effect of its forceful and fascinating tone on the human mind and heart. No attempt has been made to look into the book itself to know why and in what sense it is a miracle. 109
This is the Book, there is no doubt in it, (it is) a guidance to those who safeguard themselves with all full awareness of divine laws. (Qur'an 2:2) The duty of the Messenger of God was to convey and preach guidance to humanity. Qur'an is a statement for humanity, a guidance and an admonition for the pious. (Qur'an 3:138) The speaker or the author arranges his words and sentences to make his ideas meaningful to the audience or its readers. In search of the best way to communicate the ideas, the science of grammar and the art of rhetoric has been developed. The use of language and style has to be adopted in relation to the class of people who are addressed. A message or guidance of the universal nature, dealing with all aspects of human life in its manifold dimensions (individual and social, economic and political, physical and spiritual) not for any particular person or class but for every human being, community and nation, educated and uneducated, 110
till eternity, must be the work of a person who knows, inside out, human nature in general as well as the capacity to understand and the tendencies of different individuals and communities of different classes and races. In addition, the relation of each individual to the other, the relation of humanity as a whole to other beings and surrounding nature, the first and the final cause of the creation of which man is a part, have to be taken into consideration. The style and substance of such a message should not only appeal to the welfare oriented interests of the people but also should be able to refine human feelings and emotions. Such a power of expression is beyond the limit of human ability. Therefore it is true to say that the Holy Qur'an is a miracle in view of its style and substance. 111
2. Holy Qur'an is revealed by God to His Messenger Mohammad (PBUH) 2.1 And this Qur'an is not such as could be produced by (any one) besides God, but it is a confirmation of what has gone before it, and (the clearest) explanation of the Book, there is no doubt in it, (it is) from the Lord of the worlds. (Qur'an 10:37) 112
2.2 And verily it has come down from the Lord of the worlds. (Qur'an 26:192) 2.3 (This is) the revelation of the Book (in which) there is no doubt. (It is) from the Lord of the worlds. (Qur'an 32:2) 2.4 (That is) a revelation of the Al-Mighty, the All- Merciful. (Qur'an 36:5) 113
2.5 The revelation of the Book (Qur an) is from God, The Al-Mighty, The All-Wise. (Qur'an 39:1) 2.6 The revelation of the Book is from God, The Al-Mighty, The All-Knowing. (Qur'an 40:2) 2.7 A revelation from the Beneficent, the Most Merciful. (Qur'an 41:2) 2.8 Verily those who disbelieve in the Reminder when it comes to them (should know) that, verily, it (Qur an) is an unassailable Book. Falsehood cannot come at it from before it or from behind it. It is a revelation from the All-Wise, the Owner of Praise. (Qur'an 41:41-42) 118
2.9 The revelation of this Book is from God, The Al- Mighty, The All-Wise. (Qur'an 45:2) 2.10 The revelation of the Book (Qur'an) is from God, The Al-Mighty, The All-Wise. (Qur'an 46:2) 119
(Qur'an 69:43) 2.11 It is a revelation from the Lord of the Worlds. 3. Holy Qur'an is free from all human conjectures and discrepancies. 3.1 Do they not think (carefully) in Qur'an? And if it had been from any other than God, they would surely have found in it much discrepancy. (Qur'an 4: 82) 4. Qur'an invites one to ponder over its content. 4.1 Why do they not ponder over the word (Qur'an) or has that come to them which has not come to their fathers of old? (Qur'an 23:68) 120
4.2 Do they not meditate on Qur'an? Yes, certainly their hearts have been sealed with locks. (Qur'an 47:24) 5. Qur'an has been revealed only with the Knowledge and Mercy of God. 5.1 Then know that it (Qur'an) has been revealed only with the knowledge of God, and that there is no god but He. (Qur'an 11:14) 121
5.2 You did not expect that the Book would be inspired in you, but it is a mercy from your Lord, therefore do not be supporter of the disbelievers. (Qur'an 28:86) 6. The Holy Spirit (Angel Gabriel) has brought it down from the Lord of the heavens. 6.1 Say (O Mohammad to the disbelievers): The Holy Spirit (Angel Gabriel) has brought it down (to you) from your Lord with truth, so that it may strengthen (the faith of) those who believe, and as guidance and glad tidings for those who submit (themselves to God). (Qur'an 16:102) 122
6.2 With it came down the trusted spirit upon your heart (O' Mohammad) that you may be a warner. (Qur'an 26:193-194) 7. Another challenge to humanity, Qur'an Challenges: None can change His words 7.1 Perfect is the word of your Lord in truth and justice; There is none who can change His words, and He is the All-Hearing and the All-Knowing. (Qur'an 6:116) 123
7.2 Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book of your Lord; None shall change His word; And none shall you find as a refuge other than Him. (Qur'an 18:27) 8. God has taken the responsibility of guarding (Protecting) the Holy Qur'an. 8.1 Verily We have sent down the Reminder (Qur'an) and We will certainly be its Protector. (Qur'an 15:9) 9. The Holy Qur'an is given to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) by the All-Wise, the All-Knowing God. Verily you (O' Mohammad) receive the Qur'an from the All-Wise, the All-Knowing. (Qur'an 27:6) 124
10. Holy Qur'an is a Scripture where there is no doubt, crookedness, invented story or falsehood. 10.1 This is the Book, there is no doubt in it, (it is) a guidance to those who safeguard themselves with all full awareness of divine laws. (Qur'an 2:2) 10.2 Praise be to God, Who has sent down the Book (Qur'an) upon His Servant, and has not caused therein any crookedness. (Qur'an 18:1) 125
10.3 (This is) Qur'an in Arabic, without any obliquity, so that haply they may safeguard themselves against evil with full awareness of divine laws. (Qur'an 39:28) 10.4 Falsehood cannot come at it from before it or from behind it. It is a revelation from the All-Wise, the Owner of Praise. (Qur'an 41:42) 11. Qur'an is purified Scripture and contains eternal laws. 11.1 (In the) message from God reciting (to them) the purified scripture, which contains eternal laws. (Qur'an 98:2-3) 126
12. Qur'an is decisive word not a jest. 12.1 Verily it (Qur'an) is a decisive word. And it is certainly not a jest. (Qur'an 86:13-14) 13. Holy Qur'an is truth. 13.1 When it is said to them: Believe in what God has sent down, they say: We believe in which was sent down to us, And they disbelieve in that which is besides (that) while it is the truth, confirming that which is with them. (Qur'an 2:91) 127
13.2 And We have sent down to you (O' Mohammad) the Book (Qur'an) with truth, confirming what is before it of the Book and a guardian over it, therefore judge between them by what God has sent down, and follow not their (Vain) desires, diverging from what has come to you, of the truth. (Qur'an 5:48) 128
13.3 If you are in doubt of what We have sent down to you, then ask those who read the Book (sent) before you; indeed the truth has come to you from your Lord, so do not be of those who doubt. (Qur'an 10:94) 13.4 13.5 Say: O' people! Indeed the truth (Qur an) has come to you from your Lord; therefore whosoever receives the guidance, he receives the guidance for (the good of) his own self; and whosoever strays, most surely, he strays to his own loss and I am not a custodian over you. (Qur'an 10:108) 126
14. God has sent down the Holy Qur'an with truth. 14.1 This is because God has sent down the Book with the truth; verily, those who disagree in the Book have gone astray in their contrariness. (Qur'an 2:176) 14.2 He has sent down to you the Book (Qur an) with truth, confirming that which was (revealed) before it, and He sent down the Torah and the Evangel aforetime, a guidance to the 127
people and sent down the criterion. Verily those who disbelieve in the signs of God, for them is a severe punishment: God is mighty, Master of retribution. (Qur'an 3:3-4) 14.3 (Say): Should I seek another judge apart from God, when it is He who has sent down to you the Book (Qur an) fully explained? and those whom We have given the Book know that it has been sent down from your Lord with the truth, so do not be of those who doubt. (Qur'an 6:115) 128
14.4 These are the verses of the Book, whatever has been sent down to you from your Lord is the truth, but most of humanity do not believe. (Qur'an 13:1) 129
14.5 Say (O' Mohammad to the disbelievers): The Holy Spirit (Angel Gabriel) has brought it down (to you) from your Lord with truth, so that it may strengthen (the faith of) those who believe, and as guidance and glad tidings to those who submit themselves (to God). (Qur'an 16:102) 14.6 We have sent it down with truth, and with truth it has come down. We did not send you (O' Mohammad) except as a giver of glad tidings and as a warner. (Qur'an 17:105) 130
14.7 Verily, We have sent down to you the book with truth; so worship God and be sincere to Him in religion. (Qur'an 39:2) 15. Holy Qur'an is truth but most people abhor the truth. 15.1 Why do they not ponder over the word (Qur'an)? Or has that come to them which had not came to their fathers of old? Or do they not recognize their messenger? That they deny him? Or do they say: There is madness in him? Nay, he has brought the truth to them, but most of them abhor the truth. (Qur'an 23:68-70) 131
16. The Holy Qur'an is guidance and reminder unto believers. 16.1 The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur'an was sent down, a guidance for humanity and clear proofs of guidance, and the criterion for the right and the wrong; So whosoever of you is present in the month, he shall fast in it; and whosoever is sick or on a journey (he shall fast) the same number of other days; God desires ease for you. He does not desire hardship for you, and that you should complete the prescribed number (of days), and that you should glorify God for His having guided you, so that you may give thanks. (Qur'an 2:185) 132
16.2 He has sent down to you the Book with truth, confirming that which was (revealed) before it; and He sent down the Torah and the Evangel aforetime, a guidance to the people and sent down the criterion. Verily those who disbelieve in the signs of God, for them is a severe punishment: God is mighty, Master of retribution. (Qur'an 3:3-4) 133
16.3 This is a clear statement (of events) for humanity, and a guidance and an admonition for those who safeguard themselves with full awareness of Divine laws. (Qur'an 3:138) 16.4 O' humanity! Indeed an exhortation has come to you from your Lord, and a cure for that which is in your breasts and a guidance and a mercy for the believers. (Qur an10:57) 134
16.5 Even though you do not ask any recompense for it, (it) is nothing else than an admonition to the worlds. (Qur'an 12:104) 16.6 We have not taught him poetry, nor is it worthy of him. This is nothing but a reminder and Qur'an (which) makes things clear. (Qur'an 36:69) (Qur'an 38:1) 16.7 Saad. By the Qur'an full of admonition. 135
(Qur'an 38:87) 16.8 It is nothing but reminder to the worlds. 16.9 This is God's guidance. He guides with it whomsoever He wills; and whomsoever God leaves astray, for him there is no guide. (Qur'an 39:23) 16.10 Verily We have sent down the book on you for humanity with truth. Then whosoever is guided is guided for (the good of) his own soul, and whosoever goes astray does so to his own loss; and you are not a custodian over them. (Qur'an 39:41) 136
16.11 Thus We revealed to you Our guidance by Our command. You did not know what the book was, nor the faith, but We made it a light by which We guide whomsoever We will of Our servants. Verily you guide to the right path. (Qur'an 42:52) 16.12 This (Qur'an) is guidance. Those who disbelieve in the signs of their Lord will suffer a most painful chastisement. (Qur'an 45:11) 137
16.13 These are the proofs for the people, and a guidance, and a mercy to the people who have sure faith. (Qur'an 45:20) 16.14 Verily, it is reminder to those who safeguard themselves against evil with full awareness of (Our) laws. (Qur'an 69:48) 16.15 Nay, verily it is a reminder. So whosoever wills may pay attention to it. They will not heed unless God wills. He alone is worthy of being feared and He alone is the source of protection. (Qur'an 74:54-56) 138
16.16 Verily, this is a reminder; therefore whosoever desires, takes the (right) way to his Lord. (Qur'an 76:29) (Qur'an 80:11) 16.17 Nay, but it (Qur'an) is a reminder. 16.18 This (Qur'an) is nothing but a Reminder for all the worlds. (Qur'an 81:27) 139
17. Holy Qur an is the Book of Wisdom and Light. 17.1 Alif, Lam, Ra. These are verses of the Book of wisdom. (Qur'an 10:1) (Qur'an 36:2) 17.2 By the Qur'an the Book of Wisdom. 17.3 (And) those who follow the Messenger, the Prophet, the Ummi, whom they find mentioned in writing in the Torah and the Evangel; he commands them (to do) that which is good, and he prevents them from evil, and he makes lawful for them all good things, and he prohibits for them only the foul (unclean things), and he relives them of their burdens, and the yokes that lie upon them; so those who believe in him, and honor him, and help him, and follow the Light which has been sent down with him, are those who achieve success. (Qur'an 7:157) 140
17.4 Thus We revealed to you Our guidance by Our command. You did not know what the book was, nor the faith, but We made it a light by which We guide whomsoever We will of Our servants. Verily you guide to the right path. (Qur'an 42:52) 142
18. Holy Qur'an is reveled to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). 18.1 Say! (O' Mohammad) What thing is the Most Weighty in testimony? Say: God is witness between me and you; and this Qur'an has been revealed to me that there by I may warn you, and whomsoever it reaches; Do you really bear witness that there are other gods with God? Say: I bear no such witness. Say: Verily, Verily I am clear of that which you associate (with Him). (Qur'an 6:19) 143
18.2 And when you do not bring a sign to them, they say: why you have not put one together? Say: I follow only what my Lord reveals to me. There are clear proofs from your Lord, and a guidance and a mercy for a people who believe. (Qur'an 7:203) 144
18.3 Thus! We have sent you (O' Mohammad!) amongst a people before whom many peoples have passed away, in order that you may recite to them (Qur an) what We have revealed to you, while they do not believe in the Beneficent (God). Say He is my Lord, there is no god but He; on Him do I rely, and to Him is my return. (Qur'an 13:30) 145
18.4 Recite what has been revealed to you of the Book of your Lord; None shall change His word, and none shall find any refuge other than Him. (Qur'an 18:27) 18.5 What We have revealed to you of the Book is the truth confirming that which has come before it. Verily God, is aware of His servants, fully observant. (Qur'an 35:31) 146
18.6 Thus We revealed to you Our guidance by Our command. You did not know what the Book was, nor the faith, but we made it a light by which We guide whomsoever We will of Our servants. Verily you are guided to the right path. (Qur'an 42:52) 19. Holy Qur'an is the Blessed Scripture. 19.1 This Book (Qur an), We have sent down, blessed, confirming that which has been before it, that you may warn (the people of) the Mother City (Mecca) and those around it; and those who believe in the Hereafter believe in it, and they are (constantly) guarding their prayers. (Qur'an 6:93) 147
19.2 And this (Qur'an) is a Book, We have sent down, blessed, so follow it, and safeguard yourselves (against evil) with full awareness of divine laws, so that you may be shown mercy. (Qur'an 6:156) 148
19.3 This (Qur'an) is a Reminder, full of blessings, which We have sent down. Do you then deny it? (Qur'an 21:50) 19.4 (O, Mohammad this Qur an is) The Book We have sent down to you which is thoroughly blessed, so that they may ponder over its verses, and those who are given wisdom may take heed. (Qur'an 38:29) 20. Holy Qur'an is the honorable Book, only the purified should touch it. 20.1 Verily, it is honorable Qur'an. In a Book hidden, which only the (thoroughly) purified can touch. (Qur'an 56:77-79) 149
20.2 Verily those who disbelieve in the Reminder when it came to them (will see the result), verily, it (Qur'an) is an unassailable Book. (Qur'an 41:41) 21. Holy Qur'an describes everything manifested, enlightened and clear. 21.1 O, people of the Book! Indeed our Messenger (Mohammad) has come to you, manifesting to you much of what you had been concealing of the book; and he passes over a good deal. Indeed, there has come to you from God Light and a Manifesting Book (Qur'an). (Qur'an 5:15) 149
21.2 (Say): should I seek another judge apart from God, when it is He who has sent down to you the Book fully explained? and those whom We have given the Book know that it has been sent down from your Lord with the truth, so do not be of those who doubt. (Qur'an 6:115) 150
21.3 Alif, Lam, Ra; these are the verses of the Book Manifest the Truth. (Qur'an 12:1) 21.4 Alif, Lam, Ra; these are the verses of the Book and (of) Qur'an that makes (things) clear. (Qur'an 15:1) (Qur'an 26:2) 21.5 These are the verses of the Manifest Book. 21.6 Ta, Seen. These are the verses of the Qur'an, and the Book that makes the (truth) manifest. (Qur'an 27:1) 151