| | know for sure what is the "Reality"? How can anyone have the unquestionable knowledge of the ultimate values to which human behavior should confirm? Certainly not through the instinct, habit, intuition, reason or experience and not through the resources of guidance developed by man himself through the ages (mythology, philosophy, science, history, law etc.) which are too subjective and too limited, and are misleading. Divine Guidance is the greatest human need.
Surely the judgment (deen) in Allah's sight is Islam (Allah's Islam), But those who were given the book strayed away and repelled after the knowledge had come to them out of enimity,and whoever doesn't believe in His Ayyats ...then Allah is the strictest judge (3:19) IT IS THE ONLY SCRIPTURE WHICH ...
Is totally and purely the "Word of God". It does not contain anything other than the "Word of God", not even a word of the Prophet. (The sayings of the Prophet, called Hadith, are compiled as separate books). The Scripture itself claims that it is undoubtedly from God Almighty.
Has the language and style that cannot be imitated by human beings. It has stood as a challenge to the literary ability of mere mortals. It is a living miracle revealed to the Prophet.
Is present today in a living language and is independent of translations. Its language, Arabic, is still widely spoken and understood today. In fact, the Qur'an has kept the language alive and remains its source of inspiration. The original clear Arabic text can always be referred to for any controversy.
Has been preserved in its exact original form as it was revealed , not a word added or removed. This is a historical fact beyond any doubt. Millions of Muslims, the world over, know its text by heart.
So there has been only one version of the Qur'an all over the world, all through the ages, right from the time of the Prophets.
Has always been in the hands of the people and was never a property of clergy or a section of the society.
APPROACH TO THE QUR'AN
Every discipline has its own demands. So has the Qur'an. Anyone who wants to really understand the message of the Qur'an, whether he actually believes in the Book or not, will be able to get the best results if he approaches it:
With an open mind, putting aside all the pre-conceived notions, bearing in mind the nature of this Book and its uniqueness, and in a spirit of reverence, and not with casual treatment given to any ordinary book.
This is the Book; In it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who are God-conscious. (2:2)
This Qur'an will guide to that which is most upright, and promises the believers who do good works, a rich reward; And threatens those who believe not in the Hereafter, with a grievous penalty. (17:9,10)
So, Don't the people Ponder in the Qur'an, Or do they have locks on their Hearts. (47:24)
Don't hasten (in reading) with your tongue, with this (the Book) Surely to compile (in our hearts) and to teach is our responsibility (Allah's) So, whenever we read it, follow what is being read Then surely it's our responsibility to make it clear to you (75:16-19) |
