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Full-version-Shefa-bio-of-Prophet, page : 188
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 of prose because its verses are easier upon the soul and hearing, and its understanding is sweeter. A listener inclines to it more easily and passions are quickly aroused upon its hearing.
Allah made its memorization easy and says, ”We have made the Koran easy to remember" (54:17). Other nations to whom a Book was sent were unable to memorize their Book (before it was tampered with), whereas Muslim children are blessed by the easement of memorization of the Holy Koran in just a short time.
Another facet of the uniqueness of the Koran is that, some parts were sent down in resemblance to others all of which mankind is incapable of imitating. One finds in their different parts an excellence of harmony, as well as harmony in its divisions. Then, there is the beauty of the leading from one story to the next, or one subject to another with different meanings. The same chapter may include both commands, and prohibitions, information and inquiry, promises or threats, affirmation of the prophethood, the confirmation of the Oneness of Allah, the arousal of longing and fear as well as other matters. It has been said that Arabic like this can be found elsewhere, however, it is not powerful and the purity of its style is not soft, and its beauty is inferior, and phrasing inconsistent.
Take for example the beginning of Chapter 38 "Saad". This chapter contains information about those who disbelieve, their division, and the destruction of their previous generations. It also tells of their refusal to accept Prophet Muhammad even though they were amazed by what he brought. It tells how their council agreed not to believe and reveals their envy, incapacity and weakness. It informs them of the disgrace which will befall them not only in this life but in the life of the Everlasting Life. It also speaks of the rejection of previous nations to whom a prophet was sent and their subsequent destruction by Allah, and the warning that the same would happen to them if they persisted in disbelief. It also speaks of the inquiry of the Prophet his patience and his solace for all that had happened.
“In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful. Saad, by the Holy Reading (Koran) of the Remembrance. No, the unbelievers exalt in their division. How many generations have We destroyed before them. They called, 'The time is neither of escape, nor safety.' They marvel now that, from among themselves, a warner has come to them. The unbelievers say, 'This is a lying sorcerer. What, has he made the gods One God? This is indeed a wondrous thing.' Their assembly left (saying), 'Go, and be patient to your gods, this is something to be desired. We never heard of this in the former religion. It
Allah made its memorization easy and says, ”We have made the Koran easy to remember" (54:17). Other nations to whom a Book was sent were unable to memorize their Book (before it was tampered with), whereas Muslim children are blessed by the easement of memorization of the Holy Koran in just a short time.
Another facet of the uniqueness of the Koran is that, some parts were sent down in resemblance to others all of which mankind is incapable of imitating. One finds in their different parts an excellence of harmony, as well as harmony in its divisions. Then, there is the beauty of the leading from one story to the next, or one subject to another with different meanings. The same chapter may include both commands, and prohibitions, information and inquiry, promises or threats, affirmation of the prophethood, the confirmation of the Oneness of Allah, the arousal of longing and fear as well as other matters. It has been said that Arabic like this can be found elsewhere, however, it is not powerful and the purity of its style is not soft, and its beauty is inferior, and phrasing inconsistent.
Take for example the beginning of Chapter 38 "Saad". This chapter contains information about those who disbelieve, their division, and the destruction of their previous generations. It also tells of their refusal to accept Prophet Muhammad even though they were amazed by what he brought. It tells how their council agreed not to believe and reveals their envy, incapacity and weakness. It informs them of the disgrace which will befall them not only in this life but in the life of the Everlasting Life. It also speaks of the rejection of previous nations to whom a prophet was sent and their subsequent destruction by Allah, and the warning that the same would happen to them if they persisted in disbelief. It also speaks of the inquiry of the Prophet his patience and his solace for all that had happened.
“In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful. Saad, by the Holy Reading (Koran) of the Remembrance. No, the unbelievers exalt in their division. How many generations have We destroyed before them. They called, 'The time is neither of escape, nor safety.' They marvel now that, from among themselves, a warner has come to them. The unbelievers say, 'This is a lying sorcerer. What, has he made the gods One God? This is indeed a wondrous thing.' Their assembly left (saying), 'Go, and be patient to your gods, this is something to be desired. We never heard of this in the former religion. It