The Miracle of The Quran Bashar A. Shala Ramadan 1425.

The Miracle of The QuranThe Miracle of The Quran

Bashar A. ShalaBashar A. Shala

Ramadan 1425Ramadan 1425

What is a “MiracleWhat is a “Miracle?”?”المعجزةالمعجزة

An Extraordinary EventAn Extraordinary Event

A Devine SourceA Devine Source

Can not be replicated by humans.Can not be replicated by humans.– The Arabic root of the word The Arabic root of the word عجزعجز

Challenging.Challenging.

Comes after beginning of Prophecy Comes after beginning of Prophecy (Message).(Message).

What is a “MiracleWhat is a “Miracle?”?”المعجزةالمعجزة

Comes to challenge people in a matter Comes to challenge people in a matter they have masteredthey have mastered

– Musa’s (PBUH) miracles challenged Magic.Musa’s (PBUH) miracles challenged Magic.– Issa’s (PBUH) miracles challenged Issa’s (PBUH) miracles challenged

Medicine.Medicine.– Muhammad’s (PBUH) miracle challenged Muhammad’s (PBUH) miracle challenged

the Language Arts of the Arabs.the Language Arts of the Arabs.Khaled bin Uqba or Al-Walid bin Al-Mugira “..these Khaled bin Uqba or Al-Walid bin Al-Mugira “..these are not the words of a human..”are not the words of a human..”Islam of UmarIslam of Umar

The Quran is a miracle that is not The Quran is a miracle that is not limited by place and time.limited by place and time.

The Quran combines The Message and The Quran combines The Message and The Miracle at the same time.The Miracle at the same time.

The Miracle of the Quran goes beyond The Miracle of the Quran goes beyond language into many aspects. language into many aspects.



The Devine SourceThe Devine Source

Could not have been scripted by The Could not have been scripted by The Prophet PBUHProphet PBUH– The illiterate ProphetThe illiterate Prophet

And you were not (able) to recite a Book before this (Book came), nor were you (able) to transcribe it with your right hands: in that case, indeed, would the talkers of vanities have doubted.

48 :29 العنكبوت


The Devine SourceThe Devine Source

Could not have been scripted by The Could not have been scripted by The Prophet PBUHProphet PBUH– Quran was not revealed according to the Quran was not revealed according to the

request and the needs of the Prophet request and the needs of the Prophet PBUHPBUH

The Falsehood Event The Falsehood Event اإلفكاإلفك (A whole month (A whole month waiting)waiting)

The Miracle of The QuranThe Miracle of The QuranThe Devine SourceThe Devine SourceDisagreement with some of Disagreement with some of The Prophet’s actions.The Prophet’s actions.

[1] (The Prophet) frowned and turned away, [2] Because there came to him the blind man (interrupting). [3] But what could tell you but that perchance he might grow (in spiritual understanding)? [4] Or that he might receive admonition, and the teaching might benefit him? [5] As to one who regards himself as self-sufficient, [6] To him you attend; [7] Though it is no blame on you if he grow not (in spiritual understanding). [8] But as to him who came to you striving earnestly, [9] And with fear (in his heart), [10] Of him you were unmindful.

48 :29 العنكبوت1 :66 التحريم 10-1 :80 عبس

The Miracle of The QuranThe Miracle of The QuranThe Devine SourceThe Devine Source

Could not have been scripted Could not have been scripted by The Prophet PBUHby The Prophet PBUH– Disagreement with some Disagreement with some

of The Prophet’s actions.of The Prophet’s actions.

O Prophet! Why do you hold to be forbidden that which Allah has made lawful to you? You seek to please your wives but Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. 1 :66 التحريم

The Miracle of The QuranThe Miracle of The QuranThe Devine SourceThe Devine Source

Could not have been scripted Could not have been scripted by The Prophet PBUHby The Prophet PBUH– Disagreement with some Disagreement with some

of The Prophet’s actions.of The Prophet’s actions.

It is not fitting for a Prophet that he should have prisoners of war until he has thoroughly subdued the land. You look for the temporal goods of this world; but Allah looks to the Hereafter: and Allah is Exalted in might, Wise. 67 :8 األنفال


ChallengingChallenging

Say: "If the whole of mankind and Jinns were to gather together to produce the like of this Qur-an they could not produce the like thereof, even if they backed up each other with help and support.

88 :17 اإلسراء


ChallengingChallenging

[13] Or they may say, "He forged it." Say, "Bring you then ten Suras forged, like unto it, and call (to your aid) whomsoever you can, other than Allah! if you speak the truth! [14] "If then they (your false gods) answer not your (call), know you that this Revelation is sent down (replete) with the knowledge of Allah, and that there is no god but He! Will you even then submit (to Islam)?" 14-13 : 11 هود


Challenging in MeccaChallenging in Mecca

Or do they say, "He forged it?" Say: "Bring then a Sura like unto it, and call (to your aid) anyone you can besides Allah, if it be you speak the truth!"

38 :10 يونس


Challenging in MadinaChallenging in Madina

And if you are in doubt as to what We have revealed from time to time to Our servant, then produce a Sura like thereunto; and call your witnesses or helpers (if there are any) besides Allah, if your (doubts) are true.

:2 البقرة23

Alif-Lâm-RâAlif-Lâm-Râ. (This . (This is) a Book, the is) a Book, the Verses whereof are Verses whereof are perfected (in every perfected (in every sphere of sphere of knowledge), and knowledge), and then explained in then explained in detail from One detail from One (Allâh) Who is All-(Allâh) Who is All-Wise Well-Wise Well-Acquainted (with all Acquainted (with all things). things).

1 :11 هود


The Language of the QuranThe Language of the Quran

– The Arabic Language: The richest in The Arabic Language: The richest in vocabulary. vocabulary.

– The most derivative from one root. (40 The most derivative from one root. (40 words vs. 12 for English)words vs. 12 for English)

– Poetic Language: An art mastered by Poetic Language: An art mastered by Arabs before Islam. They hung poems on Arabs before Islam. They hung poems on Ka’aba.Ka’aba.

192] Verily this is a 192] Verily this is a Revelation from the Revelation from the Lord of the worlds: Lord of the worlds:

[193] With it came down [193] With it came down the Trustworthy Spirit the Trustworthy Spirit of Faith and Truth, of Faith and Truth,

[194] To ypur heart and [194] To ypur heart and mind, that you may mind, that you may admonish (them)admonish (them)

[195] In the [195] In the perspicuous perspicuous Arabic tongueArabic tongue. .


195-192 : 26الشعراء

2 :12يوسف

37 :13الرعد

113 :20طه

28 :39الزمر

3 :41 فصلت

7 :42 الشورى

3 :43 الزخرف

12 :46 األحقاف


The Language of the QuranThe Language of the Quran– No word can replace another.No word can replace another.– Al-Asma’yAl-Asma’yب/ا ك/س/ ا ب2م/ اء4 ز/ ج/ ا م/ ي8د2ي/ه6

/ أ اق8ط/ع6وا ف/ ة6 ار2ق/ و/الس= ار2ق6 ب/ا و/الس= ك/س/ ا ب2م/ اء4 ز/ ج/ ا م/ ي8د2ي/ه6/ أ اق8ط/ع6وا ف/ ة6 ار2ق/ و/الس= ار2ق6 و/الس=

الل=ه6 و/ الل=ه2 م2ن/ الل=ه6 ن/ك/اال4 و/ الل=ه2 م2ن/ ....ن/ك/اال4

38 :5 المائدة


No word can replace another.No word can replace another.

4 :12يوسف

Behold, Yusuf said to his father: "O my father! I did see eleven stars and the sun and the moon: I saw them prostrate themselves to me!"

.."O my son! I see in vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: now see what is thy view!" (the son) said: "O my father! do as thou art commanded

102 :37 الصافات

The Miracle of The QuranThe Miracle of The QuranThe Beautiful Internal Rhythm of QuranThe Beautiful Internal Rhythm of Quran

The Miracle of The QuranThe Miracle of The QuranThe Rhythm is appropriate to the meaning.The Rhythm is appropriate to the meaning.

42-24 :80عبس

The Miracle of The QuranThe Miracle of The QuranThe Rhythm is appropriate to the meaning.The Rhythm is appropriate to the meaning.

38 : 9 التوبة

O you who believe! what is the matter with you, that, when you are asked to go forth in the Cause of Allah, you cling heavily to the earth? Do you prefer the life of this world to the Hereafter? But little is the comfort of this life, as compared with the Hereafter.

The Miracle of The QuranThe Miracle of The QuranEach word and letter has a purpose.Each word and letter has a purpose.

O my son! establish regular prayer, enjoin what is just, and forbid what is wrong; and bear with patient constancy whatever afflicts you; for this is firmness (of purpose) in (the conduct of) affairs.

17 :31 لقمان

43 :42 الشورى

But indeed if any show patience and forgive, that would truly be an exercise of courageous will and resolution in the conduct of affairs.


Kill not your children for fear of poverty: We shall provide sustenance for them as well as for you. Verily the killing of them is a great sin.

:42 الشورى 43

…kill not your children on a plea of poverty - We provide sustenance for you and for them… 151 : 6األنعام

31 :17 اإلسراء


:42 الشورى 43

Repeated syllables, repeated actionsRepeated syllables, repeated actions

Parables of the Quran Parables of the Quran

Timeless.Timeless.

Accurately portraits the idea and goal Accurately portraits the idea and goal behind it.behind it.

Understood regardless of cultural or Understood regardless of cultural or ethnic background.ethnic background.

"`And made the moon a light in their midst, and made the sun as a (Glorious) Lamp? 16 : 71نوح …

"`Blessed is He Who made constellations in the skies, and placed therein a Lamp and a Moon giving light; …

61 : 25الفرقان



O ye who believe! Cancel not your charity by reminders of your generosity or by injury, like those who spend their substance to be seen of men, but believe neither in Allah nor in the Last Day. They are in Parable like a hard barren rock, on which is a little soil; on it falls heavy rain, which leaves it (just) a bare stone. They will be able to do nothing with what they have earned. And Allah guides not those who reject Faith. 264 : 2البقرة


And the likeness of those who spend their substance, seeking to please Allah and to strengthen their souls, is as a garden, high (elevated ground) and fertile; heavy rain falls on it but makes it yield a double increase of harvest, and if it receives not heavy rain, light moisture suffices it. Allah sees well whatever you do . 265 : 2البقرة


The parable of those who take protectors other than Allah is that of the Spider, who builds (to itself) a house; but truly the flimsiest of houses is the Spider's house; if they but knew. . 41 : 29العنكبوت

The Structural WeaknessThe Family Life Weakness


175- Relate to them the story of the man to whom We sent Our Signs, but he passed them by: so Satan followed him up, and he went astray. 176- If it had been Our Will, We should have elevated him with Our Signs; but he inclined to the earth, and followed his own vain desires. His similitude is that of a dog: if you attack him, he pants, or if you leave him alone, he (still) pants. That is the similitude of those who reject Our Signs; so relate the story; perchance they may reflect. . . 176 : 29العنكبوت


There are among men some who serve Allah, as it were, on the verge: if good befalls them, they are, therewith, well content; but if a trial comes to them, they turn on their faces; they lose both this world and the Hereafter: that is loss for all to see! . 11 : 22الحج

Alif-Lâm-RâAlif-Lâm-Râ. (This . (This is) a Book, the is) a Book, the Verses whereof are Verses whereof are perfected (in every perfected (in every sphere of sphere of knowledge), and knowledge), and then explained in then explained in detail from One detail from One (Allâh) Who is All-(Allâh) Who is All-Wise Well-Wise Well-Acquainted (with all Acquainted (with all things).things).

1 :11 هود

Themes in The QuranThemes in The Quran

Sura Al-Kahf Sura Al-Kahf الكهف الكهف سورة سورة

Four StoriesFour Stories– The Youth of The Cave.The Youth of The Cave.– The Two Friends, one of wealth and The Two Friends, one of wealth and

arrogance, then denial of the day of arrogance, then denial of the day of judgment.judgment.

– Musa (PBUH) and the Knowledgeable Man.Musa (PBUH) and the Knowledgeable Man.– ThThi Al-Quarnayn i Al-Quarnayn القرنين القرنين ذي The mighty : The mighty : ذي

righteous King.righteous King.

Themes in The QuranThemes in The Quran

Sura Al-Kahf Sura Al-Kahf الكهف الكهف سورة سورة

قال وسلم عليه الله صلى النبي قال أن وسلم عليه الله صلى النبي من من ””أنسورة أول من آيات عشر سورة حفظ أول من آيات عشر الكهفالكهف حفظ

من 22صص66عع من م مسلم ““الدجالالدجال م مسلم صحيح صحيح

Those who memories ten verses of the Those who memories ten verses of the beginning of Al-Kahf will be protected from the beginning of Al-Kahf will be protected from the False Massaiah (Fitna-Trials and Tribulations). False Massaiah (Fitna-Trials and Tribulations).

Themes in The QuranThemes in The QuranSura Al-Kahf Sura Al-Kahf الكهف الكهف سورة سورة

Four StoriesFour Stories– The Youth of The Cave.The Youth of The Cave.

Trials by religious persecution.Trials by religious persecution.

– The Two Friends, one of wealth and arrogance.The Two Friends, one of wealth and arrogance.Trials by wealth.Trials by wealth.

– Musa (PBUH) and the Knowledgeable Man.Musa (PBUH) and the Knowledgeable Man.Trial by knowledge.Trial by knowledge.

– ThThi Al-Quarnayn : The mighty righteous King.i Al-Quarnayn : The mighty righteous King.Trials by Might and PowerTrials by Might and Power

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