Dr. Norlain Dindang Mababaya
The Qur’ân is the Divine Revelation from Allâh, the Only God and Creator of all mankind. Allâh repeatedly says that He sent down the Qur’ân to us. He had sent it as a source of wisdom, guidance and glad tidings to the believers. He had sent it down also as a warning to the sinners. Allâh repeatedly tells us that He was the One Who revealed the Qur’ân:
“To you We sent the Scripture (Book) in truth, confirming the scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety, so judge between them by what Allâh has revealed, and follow not their vain desires, diverging from the Truth that has come to you.” (5:48)
“And this is a Book which We have sent down, bringing blessings, and confirming (the revelations) which came before it: . . .” (6:92)
“This Qur’ân is not such as can be produced by other than Allâh; on the contrary it is a confirmation of (revelations) that went before it, and a fuller explanation of the Book ¾ wherein there is no doubt ¾ from the Rabb of the Worlds.” (10:37)
“Verily, this is a Revelation from the Rabb of the Worlds. With it came down the Spirit of Faith and Truth to your heart and mind that you may admonish in the perspicuous Arabic tongue.” (10:192-195)
“…(This is ) a Book with verses basic or fundamental (of established meaning) ¾ further explained in detail ¾ from One Who is Wise and Well-Acquainted (with all things).” (11:1)
“A.L.R.[1] These are the Verses of the Perspicuous Book. We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’ân in order that you may learn wisdom.” (12:1-2)
“A.L.R. These are the Signs (or Verses) of the Book: that which has been revealed unto you from your Rabb is the Truth; but most men believe not.” (13:1)
“We sent down (the Qur’ân) in Truth, and in Truth has it descended, and We sent you but to give Glad Tidings and to warn (sinners).” (17:105)
“Indeed, We have revealed for you (O mankind!) a Book (the Qur’ân) in which is a Message for you: will you not then understand?” (21:10)
“Say: ‘The (Qur’ân) was sent down by Him Who knows the secret (that is) in the heavens and the earth: Verily, He is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.’” (25:6)
“The revelation of this Book is from Allâh the Exalted in Power Full of Wisdom. Verily, it is We Who have revealed the Book to you in Truth: so serve Allâh offering Him sincere devotion.” (39:1-2)
“It is Allâh Who has sent down the Book in truth, and the Balance (by which to weigh conduct) …” (42: 17)
“The Revelation of the Book is from Allâh the Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom.” (46:2)
“Believe therefore in Allâh and His Messenger and in the Light (this Qur’ân) which We have sent down. And Allâh is well aware with all that you do.” (64:8)
These and many more Qur’ânic verses show Allâh’s Mercy to us. He guides us to believe that He is the One Who sent the Qur’ân. He also guides the unbelievers to cast away the doubts they have in their minds. He testifies that Prophet Muhammad r did not write the Qur’ân. It is not the Prophet’s own word. Never did he invent any word in it. Allâh is the One Who sent it down. He revealed it to His Messenger r through Angel Gabriel for the guidance of mankind. The unlettered (7:157-158; 62:2) Prophet r believes in Allâh and His Words (7:158). He brought the Message as revealed (10:15-16) and never did he invent anything in it (69:43). Allâh Himself testifies:
“Verily, this is a Revelation from the Creator of the Worlds, With it came down the trustworthy spirit (Angel Gabriel) to your heart (Muhammad), that you may be (one) of the Warners in the perspicuous Arabic tongue.” (26:192-195)
“(This is) the revelation of the Book in which there is no doubt ¾ from the Creator of the Worlds. Or do they say, ‘He (Muhammad) has forged it’? Nay, it is the Truth from your Creator, that you (Muhammad) may warn people to whom no Warner has come before you: in order that they may receive guidance.” (32:2-3)
“It is not the word of a poet, little it is you believe! Nor is it the word of a soothsayer, little admonition it is you receive. (This is) a Message sent down from the Rabb of the Worlds. And if he (Prophet Muhammad) were to invent any sayings in Our name, We should certainly seize him by his right hand, and We should certainly then cut off the artery of his heart. Nor could any of you withhold him (from Our wrath). But verily, this is a Message for the God-fearing. And We certainly know that there are amongst you those that reject (it). But truly (Revelation) is a cause of sorrow for the Unbelievers. But verily it is Truth of assured certainty. So glorify the name of your Rabb Most High." (69:41-52)
The unbelievers, therefore, should acknowledge the truth that the Qur’ân is the pure Word of Allâh. It is not the word of a poet nor a soothsayer nor the Prophet r. Verily, the Qur’ân is Allâh’s Divine Message to us.
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Footnote:
[1] A.L.R. is one of the “abbreviated letters" prefixed in some verses of the Qur’ân. Only Allâh knows its meaning (3:7).
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