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Take for example the saying of Allah, "Is He who created the heavens and the earth unable to create their like? Yes, indeed" (36:81). Also, "He will quicken them who originated them the first time" (36:79). And, "Had there been gods in heaven or earth, other than Allah, both would indeed have been ruined" (21:22).
One discovers in the Koran the science of prophetic events (seerah), as well as the history of former nations. It warns, displays wisdom, defines ethics and virtues as well as giving information about the life to come in the Everlasting Life. Allah informs us, "We have neglected nothing in the Book" (6:38). And, "We have sent down to you the Book making everything clear, as a guidance, and mercy, and glad tidings to those who submit." (16:89). And, "In this Koran, We have set forth for mankind all manner of examples" (30:58).
Prophet Muhammad said, "The Koran was sent down by Allah as a command, a prevention, a way to be followed and as a parable. In it is your history, news about that which came before you and that which will come after you and right judgment between you. Neither its repetition is tiring nor its wonders unending. Indeed, it is the truth and not a jest. Whosoever recites it speaks the truth and whosoever judges by it is just. Whosoever argues with it is the winner, and whosoever divides by it is fair. Whosoever acts upon it will be rewarded and whosoever clings to it is guided to the Straight Path, but whosoever seeks guidance from other than it Allah will misguide them. Allah will destroy whosoever judges with other than it. It is the Wise Remembrance, the Clear Light, the Straight Path, the Firm rope of Allah, and a beneficial healing. For whosoever clings to it there is protection and rescue for whosoever follows it. It contains no crookedness and puts matters straight. It has no deviation and therefore is not blameworthy."
Allah says, "Surely, this Koran relates to the Children of Israel most of that which they are at variance" (27:76) and He says, "This is a declaration to the people guidance and an admonition to the cautious" (3:138).
As well as the conciseness of the Koran's phrases, and the concentration of its words, is another facet of the Koran's challenge, which is that it gathers far more than that contained in lengthier scriptures.
Another facet of the Koran is discovered in its composition, descriptive beauty and eloquence which are yet further proof of mankind's incapacity to imitate it. In its eloquence lie not only the commands of Allah but His prohibitions as well as His promise and threat. Whosoever is blessed to recite it grasps, at the same time, both the proof and obligation throughout.
Although the Koran is within the realm of verse composition, it is of the kind unknown anywhere else. It cannot be said that it is in the form
One discovers in the Koran the science of prophetic events (seerah), as well as the history of former nations. It warns, displays wisdom, defines ethics and virtues as well as giving information about the life to come in the Everlasting Life. Allah informs us, "We have neglected nothing in the Book" (6:38). And, "We have sent down to you the Book making everything clear, as a guidance, and mercy, and glad tidings to those who submit." (16:89). And, "In this Koran, We have set forth for mankind all manner of examples" (30:58).
Prophet Muhammad said, "The Koran was sent down by Allah as a command, a prevention, a way to be followed and as a parable. In it is your history, news about that which came before you and that which will come after you and right judgment between you. Neither its repetition is tiring nor its wonders unending. Indeed, it is the truth and not a jest. Whosoever recites it speaks the truth and whosoever judges by it is just. Whosoever argues with it is the winner, and whosoever divides by it is fair. Whosoever acts upon it will be rewarded and whosoever clings to it is guided to the Straight Path, but whosoever seeks guidance from other than it Allah will misguide them. Allah will destroy whosoever judges with other than it. It is the Wise Remembrance, the Clear Light, the Straight Path, the Firm rope of Allah, and a beneficial healing. For whosoever clings to it there is protection and rescue for whosoever follows it. It contains no crookedness and puts matters straight. It has no deviation and therefore is not blameworthy."
Allah says, "Surely, this Koran relates to the Children of Israel most of that which they are at variance" (27:76) and He says, "This is a declaration to the people guidance and an admonition to the cautious" (3:138).
As well as the conciseness of the Koran's phrases, and the concentration of its words, is another facet of the Koran's challenge, which is that it gathers far more than that contained in lengthier scriptures.
Another facet of the Koran is discovered in its composition, descriptive beauty and eloquence which are yet further proof of mankind's incapacity to imitate it. In its eloquence lie not only the commands of Allah but His prohibitions as well as His promise and threat. Whosoever is blessed to recite it grasps, at the same time, both the proof and obligation throughout.
Although the Koran is within the realm of verse composition, it is of the kind unknown anywhere else. It cannot be said that it is in the form