Honour the Miracle
Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophets from their Lord: We make no difference between one and another of them: And we bow to Allah (in Islam)." Quran 2:136
Say: "Call upon Allah, or call upon Rahman: by whatever name ye call upon Him, (it is well): for to Him belong the Most Beautiful Names. Neither speak thy Prayer aloud, nor speak it in a low tone, but seek a middle course between” Quran 17:110
The Quran was revealed as an oral text. Thus from day 1 that Quran was revealed upon man and over the ages, the Quran was firmly entrenched in the hearts of men and women who have memorized every letter of the glorious book.
Quran was revealed upon a nation who excelled in language and eloquence at the time. These people too memorized poetry as the order of the day. So while this revelation, being the word of the Creator, the Almighty, was easily memorized, yet the sheer language of the Quran was overwhelming to these people.
And when people did not accept it as the word of Allaah, and tried to imitate its message and wording, the Almighty challenged them (and the challenge still stands) to produce even a chapter like Quran. The eloquence of Quran and its message is in itself proof of it being the words and revelation of a superior being.
The Quran was revealed an Arabic Quran and thus, while a translation helps a non-arabic speaking person to get some understanding of Quran, the power and essence of Quran remains in the rich Arabic language.
The Almighty sent Prophets over time to specific people/nations and for specific reasons, yet Quran is for all time. It’s a living miracle. As for the miracles of previous Prophets, these were for that instant in time and remains in history. Yet, the miracle of Quran, if for no other reason, is the only book memorized from cover to cover by millions of people all over the world, both Arabic and non-arabic speaking people.
In it, in Quran one finds the essence of the power, the wisdom, the eloquence, the knowledge of Allaah.
Currently, it is the month of Ramadan for Muslims. It is also the month in which the Quran was revealed. It is for this reason that Muslim are required to fast between pre-dawn and sunset for a period of 29-30days. So we fast to honour Quran and show gratitude to our Creator for this mercy. The mercy of the Almighty was beyond even our imagination, but it is important to love Him even when we sometimes don’t understand.
From Allaah we come and to Him we will return.
Ta-Ha
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
1. Ta - Ha [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'ân, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings.]
2. We have not sent down the Qur'ân unto you (O Muhammad SAW) to cause you distress,
3. But only as a Reminder to those who fear (Allâh).
4. A revelation from Him (Allâh) Who has created the earth and high heavens.
5. The Most Gracious (Allâh) rose over (Istawâ) the (Mighty) Throne (in a manner that suits His Majesty).
6. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on the earth, and all that is between them, and all that is under the soil.
7. And if you (O Muhammad SAW) speak (the invocation) aloud, then verily, He knows the secret and that which is yet more hidden.
8. Allâh! Lâ ilâhla illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He)! To Him belong the Best Names[]
Quran 20: 1-8
Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophets from their Lord: We make no difference between one and another of them: And we bow to Allah (in Islam)." Quran 2:136
Say: "Call upon Allah, or call upon Rahman: by whatever name ye call upon Him, (it is well): for to Him belong the Most Beautiful Names. Neither speak thy Prayer aloud, nor speak it in a low tone, but seek a middle course between” Quran 17:110
The Quran was revealed as an oral text. Thus from day 1 that Quran was revealed upon man and over the ages, the Quran was firmly entrenched in the hearts of men and women who have memorized every letter of the glorious book.
Quran was revealed upon a nation who excelled in language and eloquence at the time. These people too memorized poetry as the order of the day. So while this revelation, being the word of the Creator, the Almighty, was easily memorized, yet the sheer language of the Quran was overwhelming to these people.
And when people did not accept it as the word of Allaah, and tried to imitate its message and wording, the Almighty challenged them (and the challenge still stands) to produce even a chapter like Quran. The eloquence of Quran and its message is in itself proof of it being the words and revelation of a superior being.
The Quran was revealed an Arabic Quran and thus, while a translation helps a non-arabic speaking person to get some understanding of Quran, the power and essence of Quran remains in the rich Arabic language.
The Almighty sent Prophets over time to specific people/nations and for specific reasons, yet Quran is for all time. It’s a living miracle. As for the miracles of previous Prophets, these were for that instant in time and remains in history. Yet, the miracle of Quran, if for no other reason, is the only book memorized from cover to cover by millions of people all over the world, both Arabic and non-arabic speaking people.
In it, in Quran one finds the essence of the power, the wisdom, the eloquence, the knowledge of Allaah.
Currently, it is the month of Ramadan for Muslims. It is also the month in which the Quran was revealed. It is for this reason that Muslim are required to fast between pre-dawn and sunset for a period of 29-30days. So we fast to honour Quran and show gratitude to our Creator for this mercy. The mercy of the Almighty was beyond even our imagination, but it is important to love Him even when we sometimes don’t understand.
From Allaah we come and to Him we will return.
Ta-Ha
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
1. Ta - Ha [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'ân, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings.]
2. We have not sent down the Qur'ân unto you (O Muhammad SAW) to cause you distress,
3. But only as a Reminder to those who fear (Allâh).
4. A revelation from Him (Allâh) Who has created the earth and high heavens.
5. The Most Gracious (Allâh) rose over (Istawâ) the (Mighty) Throne (in a manner that suits His Majesty).
6. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on the earth, and all that is between them, and all that is under the soil.
7. And if you (O Muhammad SAW) speak (the invocation) aloud, then verily, He knows the secret and that which is yet more hidden.
8. Allâh! Lâ ilâhla illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He)! To Him belong the Best Names[]
Quran 20: 1-8
