The Quran - The Final Revelation to Mankind   
   What is the Qur'an?   
   The Word of God   
   The Qur'an is the literal word of God, The Almighty (Allah in Arabic),   
   revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the Angel Gabriel.   
   "The revelation of The Book is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise." Qur'an 39:1   
   Guidance for Mankind   
   The Qur'an is "a guidance for mankind... and the distinction (between right   
   and wrong)."Qur'an 2:185 It provides direction to help mankind judge between   
   right and wrong, without which, man would surely be in loss.   
      
   The Final Revelation   
   The Qur'an is the last scripture revealed by Almighty Allah (God), confirming   
   what little truth remains in parts of previous scriptures and refuting and   
   correcting fabrications and additions which have crept into current day   
   versions of such scriptures.   
      
   "O you who have been given the Scripture! Believe in what We have revealed   
   confirming what is (already) with you..."Qur'an 4:47   
   How was the Qur'an Revealed?   
   The Qur'an was revealed to Muhammad (peace be upon him) and exists only in the   
   language in which it was revealed - Arabic. However, the translation of the   
   meaning of the Qur'an is available in many languages.   
      
   The Qur'an was not sent down as a complete book in one revelation; rather, the   
   revelation spanned over a period of 23 years.   
      
   For this reason, it is essential to know in what circumstances the verses were   
   revealed, in order to have a proper understanding of the Qur'an; otherwise,   
   its teachings could be misunderstood.   
      
   How do I know that it is from God?   
   Preservation   
   The Qur'an is the only religious sacred text that has been in circulation for   
   a lengthy period, and yet remains as pure as the day it was revealed. Nothing   
   has been added, removed or modified from it, since its revelation over 1400   
   years ago.   
      
   "We have, without doubt, sent down the Message; and We will certainly guard it   
   (from corruption)."Qur'an 15:09   
   Not only has the Qur'an been preserved in written form, but also in the hearts   
   of men, children and women. Today, millions of people have memorised the   
   Qur'an from cover to cover.   
      
   Scientific Miracles   
   The Qur'an does not contradict modern science but rather, supports it. One of   
   the most remarkable aspects about the Qur'an is that it contains many verses   
   which accurately describe natural phenomenon in various fields such as   
   embryology, meteorology,    
   astronomy, geology and oceanography. Scientists have found its descriptions   
   incredibly accurate for a book dating back to the 7th century.   
      
   "We shall show them Our Signs in the Universe and within their own selves,   
   until it becomes clear to them that this is the Truth."Qur'an 41:53   
   In fact, many of the scientific miracles mentioned in the Qur'an have been   
   discovered only recently, through the modern advancement of technological   
   equipment. Consider the following:   
      
   The Qur'an gives a detailed description of the development of the human   
   embryo. These details were unknown to the scientific community until recent   
   times.   
   The Qur'an states that the astronomical objects (stars, planets, moons etc...)   
   were all formed from clouds of dust. Previously unknown, this fact has now   
   become an undisputed principle of modern cosmology.   
   Modern science has discovered the existence of barriers that allow two seas to   
   meet yet maintain their own temperature, density and salinity.   
   These signs of God were clearly stated in the Qur'an more than 1400 years ago.   
      
   Uniqueness   
   Ever since its revelation, no person has been able to produce a single chapter   
   like that of the Qur'an in its beauty, eloquence, splendour, wisdom,   
   prophecies, and other perfect attributes.   
      
   "And if you are in doubt as to that which We have revealed to Our servant,   
   then produce a chapter like it and call on your witnesses besides Allah if you   
   are truthful."Qur'an 2:23   
   The people that rejected Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) failed this   
   challenge, eventhough they were extremely eloquent in the language of the   
   Qur'an. This challenge remains unanswered to this very day.   
      
   No Contradictions   
   When people write, they are bound to make mistakes such as spelling and   
   grammar, contradictory statements, incorrect facts, omission of information,   
   and other various errors.   
      
   "Had it been from other than Allah, they would surely, have found in it (the   
   Qur'an) many contradictions."Qur'an 4:82   
   The Qur'an has no contradictions whatsoever - be it in scientific explanations   
   of the water cycle, embryology, geology and cosmology; historical facts and   
   events; or prophecies.   
      
   Couldn't Muhammad have authored it?   
   The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was known in history to be   
   illiterate; he could not read nor write. He was not educated in any field that   
   could account for neither the scientific and historical accuracy, nor the   
   literary beauty of this    
   magnificent Book. The precision of historical recounts of previous peoples and   
   civilisations mentioned in the Qur'an is also too great to be authored by any   
   man.   
      
   "And this Qur'an is not such as could ever be produced by other than   
   Allah."Qur'an 10:37   
   Purpose of Revelation   
   To Believe in One True God   
   "And your god is One God. There is no god but He, the Most Gracious, the Most   
   Merciful."Qur'an 2:163   
   The most important topic mentioned throughout the Qur'an is the belief in the   
   One, True God. God informs us that He has no partner, no son, no equal, and   
   that none has the right to be worshipped except Him alone. Nothing is   
   comparable to God and none of    
   His creation resembles Him. The Qur'an also rejects the notion of attributing   
   human qualities and limitations to God.   
      
   To Reject All False Gods   
   "And worship Allah and associate none with Him."Qur'an 4:36   
   Since Allah alone is the only One worthy of worship, false deities and false   
   gods must be rejected. The Qur'an also rejects the notion of attributing   
   divine qualities to anyone or anything other than Allah.   
      
   To Narrate the Stories from the Past   
   The Qur'an contains many narratives with beneficial lessons, including the   
   true stories of previous Prophets such as, Adam, Noah, Abraham, Jesus and   
   Moses. Of these stories, Allah says,   
      
   "Indeed in their stories, there is a lesson for men of understanding."Qur'an   
   12:111   
   To Remind us of the Day of Judgement   
   This Noble Book reminds us that everyone will taste death and will be held   
   accountable for all their actions and sayings:   
      
   "We shall set up scales of justice for the Day of Judgment, so that not a soul   
   will be dealt with unjustly in the least..."Qur'an 21:47   
   To Fulfil the Intended Way of Life   
      
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