Holy Quran is taken place only by the professional of this aspect
(literalists). Basically to compare the quality of different works in
specific profession, one must ask the professionals of that field to
express their opinions about them. Fora better understanding we will
refer the below example:
Imagine Dr. "A" claims to the whole wide world that no other Doctor is
better than him and he isthe best out of all doctors. Now imagine that
his argument is against others, and so they want to prove that he is
arguing in vain, therefore,
1) If no Doctor claims thathe is better than Dr. "A" then it is clear
that Dr. "A" was right.
2) If Dr. "B" says that what Dr. "A" has done is wrong and that he
will prove that he is better than him, then those who are not familiar
with the medical profession cannot judge nor distinguish the two
Doctors.
Now about the miraculous character of Holy Quran, we can say that
since no one was able to give a proper answer (making a verse) which
can be also approved by Arabic literatures, it is proven that Holy
Quran is a miracle even to those people who do not knowanything about
the Arabic literature. Yet if someone has claimed to challenge the
Holy Quran they must have had the approval and confirmation of Arab
literalists.
Other aspects of the miraculous character of Holy Quran, the final
word of Allah (SWT)
Although the aspect which Holy Quran has challenged referring to each
chapter individuallyis its fluency and eloquence, totally, it has
other aspects of being miracle that are mentioned below. It is
noteworthy that these aspects are not specialized; all can understand
them.
1- Holy Quran and the mysteries of nature:Although Holy Quran is not a
science book and has not been descended for such reasons and its aim
is to guide mankind to eternal success, it has used such matters in
the way of its own special goal. It has referred to them as signs of
the immortal power of the Almighty Allah; therefore,it has mentioned
many mysteries of nature in several cases. This fact indicates that
Holy Quran has been descended from a person who is completely
conversant with the nature, namely the creator of it.
As an instance three of these mysteries, are mentioned briefly:
A. The movement of the earth: "(The Almighty Allah) who made the earth
for you like a cradle."(Holy Quran, 20:53)
In this verse, Holy Quran has alluded to the movement of the earth and
likened it to a cradle.As we know, a child in the cradle will enjoy
comfort if the cradle moves. The reason why ithas not stipulated the
movement of the earth isthat these verses were descended in a time
when man thought of nothing except the earth's repose and the
firmaments orbiting it. For instance, when Galileo explained this fact
one thousand years later, he was sentenced to death. Hence, if Holy
Quran stipulated the movement of the earth, itwould be expelled, so it
has alluded to this fact delicately in a way not in explicit
disagreement with people's belief and also expressing the truth.
B. The fertilization done by the wind: "And we send the winds
fertilizing." (Holy Quran, 15:22)
Centuries had past when Biologists discovered the effect of winds in
the fertilization of some plants. This is definitely a miracle.
C. "And we have made the iron, wherein is greatviolence (power) and
advantages to men." (Holy Quran, 57:25)
Till the 18th century, 12 centuries after the descendent of Holy
Quran, metallic works suffered ultimate weakness and not only their
value was unknown, but also they were considered unimportant.
Suddenly, iron appealed to man and the scientists competed in its
extraction and utilizationto the extent that the two previous
centuries are called the metal advancement era. Now, man has realized
its value, and as a result, thetruth of Holy Quran's saying. It's
important to notice that among all themetals, Holy Quran has specified
iron. Today it is evident that the efficiency of iron is more than
other metals.
2- Holy Quran's predictions:Holy Quran has predicted future events in
many cases. This fact shows that it hasbeen descended from a person
who knows and can report the unseen, namely the Almighty Allah who is
the only absolutely knowing the unseen. Numerous versesof Holy Quran
are related to the prediction of future events which we refer to some.
A. Before Muslims conquering Makkah, Holy Prophet Muhammad
(PBUH&HP)dreamed that He shaved his head as a sign of exiting Ihram
(finishing Hajj Pilgrimage), and because prophets' dreams are true, he
promised his companionsto enter the Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-Haram)
soon. In 6 (AH),Holy Prophet Muhammad(PBUH&HP) left to visit Kaaba in
Makkah with some of his companions. In the way, the pagans (Mushrikin)
blocked the way in Hudaybiyah and the Hudaybiyah treatment took place,
in which they agreed that Muslims return and then visit Makkah two
years following the Treaty of Hudaybiyah. After the agreement, some of
the companions objected it and doubted the truth of Holy Prophet
Muhammad's (PBUH&HP) dream. In this situation, the following verse was
descended:
"Certainly the Almighty Allah will show the truth of his Prophet's
dream that you shall enter the Sacred Mosque, if Allah pleases, in
security, having your heads shaved and your hairs cut. You shall not
fear, as He knows what you do not, so He brought about a near
victory."(Holy Quran, 48:27)
In this verse, the truth of Holy Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH&HP) dream
and the conquest of Makkah are promised. In 7 (AH), the dream cametrue
and Muslims visited Makkah and in the next year, the second promise
was performed, as Muslims conquered Makkah after the pagans cancelled
the agreement.
B. Badr was the first battle of Muslims against the infidels of
Quraish. A caravan of the infidels of Makkah with abundant
merchandises was passing by Medina. Muslims asked Holy Prophet
Muhammad (PBUH&HP) to permit them to attack the caravan and take their
merchandise in revenge for usurpation of their property in Makkah.
Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) permitted them and this verse was then
descended:
"When Allah promised to grant you (believers) victory over either one
ofthe two groups, you wished to have control over the unarmed one.
Allah decided to prove (to you) the truth of His promises and to
destroy the unbelievers." (Holy Quran, 8:7)
This verse describes the results of the battle of Badr. Although the
number of battlers of theenemy was several times of the number of
battlersof Muslims, and Muslims were worried about, but Holy Quran
gave Muslims glad tiding. Holy Quran explicitly expressed that either
the victory in the battle or the merchandises would be for the
Muslims.
C. when the child of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) passed away, a
man named as A'as ibn Wabil said: "Indeed Muhammad is childless. He
has no son to be his successor and when he dies his remembrance would
fade. Then the verses of Surah Al-Kawthar were descended:
"We have granted you Kawthar (abundant virtue). So worship your Lord
and make sacrificial offerings. Whoever hatesyou will himself remain
childless." (Holy Quran, 108:1-3)
In these verses it is announced that the one who called Holy Prophet
Muhammad (PBUH&HP) childless would have no child and the generation of
Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) will remain.
3- Who has brought Holy Quran?One of the definite characteristics
ofHoly Prophet Muhammad(PBUH&HP) which no one can deny is that Holy
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) was "Ummi" i.e. he had not written, he had
not studied nor had he been taught by any teacher. This fact is so
definite and clear that famous western orientalists have mentioned it
in their books. Therefore stating such words that are in the extreme
eloquence and fluency and contains the secrets of the universe by such
a person, shows that it is a divine work and this knowledge is gained
through revelation. In this regard Holy Quran says:
"You were not able to read or write before the Quran was revealed to
you; however, the followers of falsehood would have tried to confuse
the matter" (HolyQuran, 29:48)
Final word regarding Holy Quran, the Eternal Miracle and Complete Way of Life
Although Holy Quran is a miracle from different aspects, but it should
be noted that it is not a literal book, or a book of mysteries of
creation. All these specifications are to prove that it is a miracle.
Actually it calls itself the book of guidance. So everyone who has
perceived that itis a miracle should seek the way of guidance and the
correct divine knowledge through it. Asan instance by accepting Holy
Quran as a miracle, our belief to the previousprophets and their
miracles can be based on the occult informing of Holy Quran about
them.
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