IS QURAN MIRACLE OF ALL TIMES?

“Verily, We have sent down to you (O Muhammad) the Book (this Qur’aan (Quran / Koran)) for mankind in truth. So whosoever accepts the guidance, it is only for his ownself; and whosoever goes astray, he goes astray only for his (own) loss. And you (O Muhammad) are not a Wakeel (trustee or disposer of affairs, or guardian) over them”[Surah (Chapter of) al-Zumar 39:41 – English interpretation of the Quranic Verse]

A BIG QUESTION

First Part

I always thought how Quran is for all the ages because whenever I read its urdu translation,it was just a simple and rather irregular sentence(urdu) for me.But in the historical events of age of Prophet(S.A.W),it is mentioned that many Arab scholars and poets tried to compete with it but they failed.They themselves declared that it could not have been a human work.It was a challenge of ALLAH ALMIGHTY declared in the Holy Quran.

Verse 2:23 "And if ye are in doubt as to what We have revealed from time to time to Our servant, then produce a Sura like thereunto; and call your witnesses or helpers (If there are any) besides God, if your (doubts) are true.

Verse 17:88 "Say: 'If the whole of mankind and Jinns were to gather together to produce the like of this Qur'an, they could not produce the like thereof, even if they backed up each other with help and support.'"

After reading such facts ,I thought that as I m not aware of Arabic language,so it is difficult for me to understand the quality of Quranic Arabic and when the renowned non muslims scholars and poets declared it to be master piece and some Super being’s work then it is the truth.So it cleared the concept in my mind that how it was a miracle for the age when Prophet(S.A.W) was alive.

Second Part

Then came the age when the Quranic Laws were implemented as the constitution of a state in most part of the world.Due to that Islam was spread by leaps and bounds.Muslims ruled most part of the world for almost 1000 years.Non Muslims were truly inspired by the teachings and laws of Quran about every day life.Surely, the fruit of it was seen in such a way that thousands and thousands of people accepted Islam.But today’s critics (ignoring facts and figures) claim that Islam was spread by sword neglecting the reality that if this had been true,there wouldn’t have been a single non muslim left in Islamic states.

Third Part

But whenever I pondered over today’s era, where Muslims are lagging in scienctific and other fields,how come we can make assure non muslims that Quran is word of ALLAH ALMIGHTY.Obviously each and every person can’t learn Arabic and judge the quality of Quranic Arabic.Howcome the Quran is for all ages,for all people of all times.A BIG ?

Then I started reading the works of modern type of scholars like Dr.Zakir Naik and Ahmad Deedaat in the light of modern science.I call them modern type of scholars because the way they are representing Islam is the need of the hour. And with the passage of time, my question was answered.The astonishing scientific facts explained in Quran like

• motion of planets

• shape of earth

• water cycle

• formation of clouds

• formation of honey,

• creation of human

• embryological stages

• formation of mountains and their stabilty

• creation of earth

• earth quakes

• Brain the thinking part

• Existence of iron

(and the list goes on and on) etc opened my eyes and it answered my question why Quran is an evergreen book.For axample

STARTING FROM THE FIRST LINE

The first verse of Quran

Al ḥamdu lillāhi rabbi l-'ālamīn "Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds."

contains a scientific fact.For long I read it like an ordinary sentence.I was astonished when I understood the meaning.Here the word “ALAMIN” means “worlds” including things we havent seen which indicates Angels,jins,other galaxies and solar systems like the one which has earth.And we know that our solar system and planets was described in a mathematical way in 17th century.And other solar systems,galaxies black holes are recent advancements of science.Imagine QURAN mentioning the existence of other worlds 1400 years ago.

One couldn’t have imagined that the theories and facts which are being proved by science now were mentioned clearly 1400 years ago in Quran.The theories which first contradicted the Quranic teachings are now proved in accordance with it.Not a single established scientific fact has been proved in contradiction to Quanic verses.And we know that today most of the scientific realities are discovered by non muslims.That is way Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world.Even the west is now thinking over to implement the Quranic laws and punishments to obtain the best results for their social lives.Almost 80 % part of Quran is proved in accordance to established science.The remianing 20% science doesn’t support it neither contradicts it.Surely science has not reached upto that stage to check and confirm the remianing portion.The day is not far when science would be able to prove the rest.

“Verily, in the heavens and the earth are signs for those who believe.” (Quran 45:3).

CONCLUSION

No doubtedly,Quran is the word of ALLAH ALMIGHTY.The time is itself proving this claim.ALLAH ALMIGHTY says

“Verily, We, it is We Who have sent down the Dhikr (i.e. the Qur’aan (Quran / Koran)) and surely, We will guard it (from corruption)” [Surah (Chapter of) al-Hijr 15:9]

Now it is our duty to understand the teachings of Quran,implement them in our lives and spread the truth.May ALLAH ALMIGHTY guide all of us to right path.

”We have made it (the Quran) easy to understand and in your own tongue (language) may you take heed.”

Author

Muhammad Abdul Ahad Rafiq
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