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The
Noble Qur`an is inimitable in its words and rhetoric: And
if you (Arab pagans, Jews, and Christians) are in doubt concerning that
which We have sent down (i.e. the Qur`ân) to Our slave (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), then produce a Sûrah (chapter) of the like thereof and
call your witnesses (supporters and helpers) besides Allâh, if you are
truthful.
It
is inimitable in the easiness of its understanding and recitation: And
We have indeed facilitated the understanding and remembering of the
Qur`ân; then is there any one who will remember (or receive
admonition)?
It
is inimitable in the narratives of past nations it relates to derive
lessons: We
relate unto you (Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) the best of stories through Our
Revelations unto you, of this Qur`ân. And before this (i.e. before the
coming of Divine Revelation to you), you were among those who knew nothing
about it (the Qur`ân). Allaah (Free from any
imperfection) also says:
Indeed in their stories, there
is a lesson for men of understanding. It (the Qur`ân) is not a forged
statement but a confirmation of (Allâh’s existing Books) which were before
it [i.e. the Taurât (Torah), the Injeel (Gospel) and other Scriptures of
Allâh] and a detailed explanation of everything and a guide and a Mercy for
the people who believe.
It
is inimitable in the beliefs and laws it contains that entail submission: Alif-Lâm-Râ.
(This is) a Book which We have revealed unto you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) in order that you might lead mankind out of darkness (of
disbelief and polytheism) into light (of belief in the Oneness of Allâh and
Islâmic Monotheism) by their Lord’s Leave to the Path of the All-Mighty,
the Owner of all Praise. And We have sent down to you
the Book (the Qur’an) as an exposition of everything, a guidance, a mercy,
and glad tidings for those who have submitted themselves (to Allâh as
Muslims). Verily We have sent down
the Book to you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) in truth: So worship Allâh (Alone) by
doing religious deeds sincerely for Allâh’s sake only. And this is a blessed Book
(the Qur`ân) which We have sent down, so follow it and fear Allâh (i.e. do
not disobey His Orders), that you may receive mercy (i.e. be saved from the
torment of Hell).
It
is inimitable in the news about Ghayb (the Unseen) it contains that
inspires faith and submission:  Alif-Lâm-Mîm. This is the Book (the Qur`ân),
whereof there is no doubt, a guidance to those who are Al-Muttaqûn [the
pious believers of Islamic Monotheism who fear Allâh much (abstain from all
kinds of sins and evil deeds which He has forbidden) and love Allâh much
(perform all kinds of good deeds which He has ordained)].
It
is the evident sign and superb proof of the prophethood of the Messenger
(peace be upon him) until Allaah commands it be taken up to heaven. Allaah
(The Most High) challenged with it the most eloquent, but they failed. The
challenge was even extended to all Jinn and mankind assembled together, but
they could not face it: Say: "If the mankind
and the jinn were together to produce the like of this Qur`ân, they could
not produce the like thereof, even if they helped one another." Allaah (The Most High)
conferred it upon His Prophet (peace be upon him): And indeed, We have bestowed
upon you seven of Al-Mathâni (seven repeatedly recited Verses), (i.e. Sûrat
Al-Fâtihah) and the Grand Qur`ân. It guides to the right path
and the straight methodology: Verily, this Qur`ân guides to
that which is most just and right.
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