The Necessity to Refer to the Qur'an and Sunnah

It is necessary to refer all matters of disagreement between Muslims to Allah

and His Messenger, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam. This is important for the

Muslim to know and implement because it indicates the complete submission to

Allah without which one would not be a Muslim.

Allah says, " If you differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah

and His Messenger, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is best and

most commendable in the end" [4:59] also, He says, "And whatever you disagree

upon, its decision is with Allah" [42:10]

Ibnul Qayyim said, "Based on these verses, scholars have agreed that

referring to Allah means referring to His Book, and referring to the

Messenger, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, means referring to him in person when

alive, to his Sunnah after his death." The first verse of surah an-Nisaa

(surah 4), is also proof that the Shari'ah has been perfected and completed.

Ibnul Qayim commented on this verse, "It covers everything that the believers

may disagree upon concerning their religion, from the smallest to the

greatest, whether hidden or evident. And if there were not a clear solution

to their disagreement in Allah's Book and His Messenger's Sunnah, or if they

were not enough for that, then He would not have ordered us referral to them."

Shari'ah is the Judge and is not to be judged: This is its power and its

role. This means that the Shari'ah rules and judges whether people's sayings

and doings are correct or not. It judges between them when in conflict and

disagreement. It confirms the right and abolishes the falsehood. This fact

sometimes is violated through some wrong practices:

Fanaticism: The fanatics in the different Madha-hib, schools of thought,

judge the Qur'an and Sunnah by what their Imam say. For example, Abul Hassan

al-karkhy, a prominent Hanafi Imam, said, "Every verse 'in the Qur'an' that

differs with our Madh-hab's understanding is either wrongly interpreted or

abrogated, and the same applies to every hadeeth as well."

Democracy: Today, one of the ugly examples of people taking the Divine

Shari'ah into their own hands, is the one related to the so-called democracy

by taking people's opinion, directly or through their parliament, about

implementing the Islamic Laws. The essence of this is subjugating the

implementation of the Creator's Shari'ah to the will of His creatures or

rendering it to a mere choice like any human-set constitution or laws. This

is total and clear disbelief, Kufr.

Significance of the Quran’s Preservation

Allah promised in the Quran that He would take on the responsibility of protecting His final word from loss. He said, "Verily I have revealed the Reminder (Quran), and verily I shall preserve it.” (Surah al-Hijr (15):9)

Thus, the Quran has been preserved in both the oral as well as written form in a way no other religious book in history has.

Why did Allah preserve the Quran and allow His earlier books of divine revelation to be changed or lost?

The answer to that question lies in the following three facts:

The earlier prophets and their books were sent to a particular people in particular periods of history. Once the period ended, a new prophet was sent with a new book to replace the previous book. So, it was not necessary that these books be preserved by Allah. The preservation of the earlier books was left up to the people as a test for them. Thus, when the people went astray, they changed what was written in the books which their prophets brought in order to make allowable the things which were forbidden to them. In that way, all of the earlier books of revelation became either changed or lost.

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the last prophet whom Allah sent, and he was not sent to a particular people or a particular time. He was sent to all of mankind until the end of the world. Allah said in the Quran,

“I have only sent you (Muhammad) as a giver of glad tidings and a warner to all mankind, but most men do not understand.”

[Noble Quran 34:28]

Thus, his book of revelation, the Quran, had to be specially preserved from any form of change or loss so that it would be available to all the generations of man until the last day of the world.

The Quran was the main miracle given to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to prove that he was a true prophet of Allah and not an imposter. So, the Quran had to be saved to prove to the later generations that Muhammad (peace be upon him) was really the last prophet of Allah. All of the false prophets who came after Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) brought books which they claimed to be revealed from Allah, but none of them have the miraculous ability to be memorized by thousands, nor have they improved on the message of the Quran. The significance of the Quran’s preservation is that Islam has been kept in its original purity because of it. Humanity can always return to the sources of Islam no matter what people may have added or forgotten in time. All of the essential principles of Islam are to be found in the Quran. Consequently, the preservation of the Quran meant the preservation of Islam in its final form. The loss of the Gospel of Jesus means that Christians can never return to the true teachings of Prophet Jesus except by accepting Islam. Similarly, the original Torah was lost when Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by the Babylonians. Thus, the Jews cannot return to the pure teachings of Prophet Moses except by following Islam. It is only in Islam that the pure teachings of the prophets have been preserved without any change. That is why Allah said in the Quran,

“Verily, the only acceptable religion to Allah is Islam.”

[Noble Quran 3:19]

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The Main Theme of the Quran

Not only is the Quran unique among books today in its origin and purity, but it is also unique in the way it presents its subject matter.

It is not a book in the usual sense of the word wherein there is an introduction, explanation of the subject, followed by a conclusion. Neither is it restricted to only a presentation of historical events, problems of philosophy, facts of science or social laws, though all may be found woven together in it without any apparent connection and links. Subjects are introduced without background information, historical events are not presented in chronological order, new topics sometimes crop up in the middle of another for no apparent reason, and the speaker and those spoken to change direction without the slightest forewarning.

The reader who is unaware of the Quran’s uniqueness is often puzzled when he finds it contrary to his understanding of a book in general and a “religious” book in particular. Hence, the Quran may seem disorganized and haphazard to him. However, to those who understand its subject matter, aim and its central theme, the Quran is exactly the opposite. The subject matter of the Quran is essentially man: man in relation to his Lord and Creator, Allah; man in relation to himself; and man in relation to the rest of creation. The aim and object of the revelations is to invite man to the right way of dealing with his Lord, with himself, and with creation. Hence, the main theme that runs throughout the Quran is that God alone deserves worship and, thus, man should submit to God’s laws in his personal life and in his relationships with creation in general. Or, in other words, the main theme is a call to the belief in Allah and the doing of righteous deeds as defined by Allah.

If the reader keeps these basic facts in mind, he will find that, from beginning to end, the Quran’s topics are all closely connected to its main theme and that the whole book is a well-reasoned and cohesive argument for its theme. The Quran keeps the same object in view, whether it is describing the creation of man and the universe or events from human history. Since the aim of the Quran is to guide man, it states or discusses things only to the extent relevant to this aim and leaves out unnecessary and irrelevant details. It also repeats its main theme over and over again in the presentation of each new topic

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Quran (Divine Book)

According to Allah’s statements in His Book, there were two distinct revelations of the Quran which took place. It is important that these two revelations be understood in order to clear up the apparent contradictions in the various terms used in the Quran and Sunnah to describe the Quran’s revelation. On one hand, the Quran is referred to as having been revealed in its totality in Ramadan or on Laylatul-Qadr, the Night of Decree; while on the other hand, it is referred to as having been continuously revealed in segments up until just before the death of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

The First Revelation

Allah caused the Quran to descend from the Protected Tablet (al-Lawh al-Mahfuth) on which it was written to the lowest heaven. In this revelation all of the Quran was sent down at one time to a station in the lowest heaven referred to as “Bayt al-‘Izzah” (The House of Honor or Power). The blessed night on which this descent took place is called “Laylatul-Qadr” (The Night of Decree), one of the odd-numbered nights in the last ten days of the month of Ramadan. Allah referred to this initial revelation as follows:

“Haa Meem. By the Clear Book, verily, I revealed it in a blessed night.”

[Noble Quran 44:1-3]

“Verily, I revealed it on the Night of Decree.”

[Noble Quran 97:1]

“The month of Ramadan in which I revealed the Quran as guidance to mankind ...”

[Noble Quran 2:185]

These verses have to refer to the initial revelation because it is a known fact that the whole Quran was not revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) on a single night in Ramadan. Ibn ‘Abbas stated that the Quran was first separated from its station in the upper heavens and placed in Bayt al-‘Izzah in the lowest heaven. One version states that this took place on the Night of Decree in Ramadan. Had it been Allah’s wish, the Quran could then have been revealed as a whole to the Prophet (peace be upon him) in a single revelation.

This was the method by which all of the earlier books of revelation were sent down. But, Allah chose to divide the revelation into two parts. The first revelation within the heavens represented an announcement to the inhabitants of the heavens that the final book of revelation was being sent down upon the last of the prophets.

From the lowest heaven sections of the Quran were then taken down by the angel Jibril to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This process of revelation continued over the twenty-three years of his prophethood. This revelation began with the first five verses of Surah al-‘Alaq. These verses were revealed to the Prophet (peace be upon him) while he was on a spiritual retreat in the cave of Hira’ near Makkah. However, the first complete Surah to be revealed was Surah al-Fatihah. The revelation of this portion of Quran marked the beginning of the final phase of prophethood. The last Surah to be revealed was Surah an-Nasr. This Surah was brought down in Mina during the Farewell Hajj of the Prophet (peace be upon him), which took place at the end of the tenth year after the Hijrah. According to Ibn ‘Abbas, the last verse to be revealed was verse 281 in Surah al-Baqarah, the last of a series of verses dealing with interest. Allah has referred to the second revelation in the following way:

“And (it is) a Quran which I have divided into parts in order that you (Muhammad) may recite it to the people gradually, and I have revealed it by successive revelation.”

[Noble Quran 17:106]

Quran: Definition of the Term

The word “Quran,” a verbal noun, is equivalent in meaning to “qira’ah,” as both come from the verb “qara’a” which means “to read.”

That is, Quran literally means “a reading or reciting.” However, the term “Quran” has been historically used specifically to refer to the book which was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The term “Quran” is mentioned in a number of places throughout the book in reference to itself. For example:

“Verily, this Quran guides (humanity) to that which is most just.”

[Noble Quran 17:9]

The name Quran is used to refer to both the Quran as a whole, as in the previously quoted verse; as well as to each verse or group of verses, as in the following verse:

“And if the Quran is recited, you should listen to it and be silent, that you may receive mercy.”

[Noble Quran 7:204]

The Book has also been referred to by other names; for example, the Furqan (The Distinction):

“Blessed is He who revealed the Furqan to His slave in order that he may be a warner to all the worlds.”

[Noble Quran 25:1]

and the Dhikr, (The Reminder):

“Verily, I revealed the Dhikr and verily I will preserve it.”

[Noble Quran 15:9]

The Quran could be defined as Allah’s words which were revealed in Arabic in a rhythmical form to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Its recitation is used in acts of worship and its smallest chapter (Surah) is of a miraculous nature.

The Prophet’s divinely inspired statements which were recorded by his followers are generally referred to as hadiths. For example, the Prophet’s companion (sahabi), ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab, reported that he once said, “Verily, deeds are (judged) by their intentions.”

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What is Al-Quran

The Qur'an ("Qor-Ann") is a Message from Allah (swt) to humanity. It was transmitted to us in a chain starting from the Almighty Himself (swt) to the angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad (saw). This message was given to the Prophet (saw) in pieces over a period spanning approximately 23 years (610 CE to 632 CE). The Prophet (saw) was 40 years old when the Qur'an began to be revealed to him, and he was 63 when the revelation was completed. The language of the original message was Arabic, but it has been translated into many other languages.

Chapters of The Holy Quran

1. Al-Fatiha (THE OPENING)
2. Al-Baqara (THE COW)
3. Al-E-Imran (THE FAMILY OF 'IMRAN, THE HOUSE OF 'IMRAN)
4. An-Nisa (WOMEN)
5. Al-Maeda (THE TABLE, THE TABLE SPREAD)
6. Al-Anaam (CATTLE, LIVESTOCK)
7. Al-Araf (THE HEIGHTS)
8. Al-Anfal (SPOILS OF WAR, BOOTY)
9. Al-Tawba (REPENTANCE, DISPENSATION)
10. Yunus (JONAH)
11. Hud (HUD)
12. Yusuf (JOSEPH)
13. Al-Rad (THE THUNDER)
14. Ibrahim (ABRAHAM)
15. Al-Hijr (AL-HIJR, STONELAND, ROCK CITY)
16. An-Nahl (THE BEE)
17. Al-Isra (ISRA', THE NIGHT JOURNEY, CHILDREN OF ISRAEL)
18. Al-Kahf (THE CAVE)
19. Maryam (MARY)
20. Ta-Ha (TA-HA)
21. Al-Anbiya (THE PROPHETS)
22. Al-Hajj (THE PILGRIMAGE)
23. Al-Mumenoon (THE BELIEVERS)
24. Al-Noor (THE LIGHT)
25. Al-Furqan (THE CRITERION, THE STANDARD)
26. Al-Shuara (THE POETS)
27. Al-Naml (THE ANT, THE ANTS)
28. Al-Qasas (THE STORY, STORIES)
29. Al-Ankaboot (THE SPIDER)
30. Al-Room (THE ROMANS, THE BYZANTINES)
31. Luqman (LUQMAN)
32. As-Sajda (THE PROSTRATION,WORSHIP, ADORATION)
33. Al-Ahzab (THE CLANS, THE COALITION,THE COMBINED FORCES)
34. Saba (SABA, SHEBA)
35. Fatir (THE ANGELS, ORIGNATOR)
36. Ya-Seen (YA-SEEN)
37. As-Saaffat (THOSE WHO SET THE RANKS,DRAWN UP IN RANKS)
38. Sad (THE LETTER SAD)
39. Az-Zumar (THE TROOPS, THRONGS)
40. Ghafir (THE FORGIVER (GOD))
41. Fussilat (EXPLAINED IN DETAIL)
42. Ash-Shura (COUNCIL, CONSULTATION)
43. Az-Zukhruf (ORNAMENTS OF GOLD, LUXURY)
44. Ad-Dukhan (SMOKE)
45. Al-Jathiya (CROUCHING)
46. Al-Ahqaf (THE WIND-CURVED SANDHILLS, THE DUNES)
47. Muhammad (MUHAMMAD)
48. Al-Fath (VICTORY, CONQUEST)
49. Al-Hujraat (THE PRIVATE APARTMENTS, THE INNER APARTMENTS)
50. Qaf (THE LETTER QAF)
51. Adh-Dhariyat (THE WINNOWING WINDS)
52. At-Tur (THE MOUNT)
53. An-Najm (THE STAR)
54. Al-Qamar (THE MOON)
55. Ar-Rahman (THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCY GIVING)
56. Al-Waqia (THE EVENT, THE INEVITABLE)
57. Al-Hadid (THE IRON)
58. Al-Mujadila (SHE THAT DISPUTETH, THE PLEADING WOMAN)
59. Al-Hashr (EXILE, BANISHMENT)
60. Al-Mumtahina (SHE THAT IS TO BE EXAMINED, EXAMINING HER)
61. As-Saff (THE RANKS, BATTLE ARRAY)
62. Al-Jumua (THE CONGREGATION, FRIDAY)
63. Al-Munafiqoon (THE HYPOCRITES)
64. At-Taghabun (MUTUAL DISILLUSION, HAGGLING)
65. At-Talaq (DIVORCE)
66. At-Tahrim (BANNING, PROHIBITION)
67. Al-Mulk (THE SOVEREIGNTY, CONTROL)
68. Al-Qalam (THE PEN)
69. Al-Haaqqa (THE REALITY)
70. Al-Maarij (THE ASCENDING STAIRWAYS)
71. Nooh (NOOH)
72. Al-Jinn (THE JINN)
73. Al-Muzzammil (THE ENSHROUDED ONE, BUNDLED UP)
74. Al-Muddaththir (THE CLOAKED ONE, THE MAN WEARING A CLOAK)
75. Al-Qiyama (THE RISING OF THE DEAD, RESURRECTION)
76. Al-Insan (MAN)
77. Al-Mursalat (THE EMISSARIES, WINDS SENT FORTH)
78. An-Naba (THE TIDINGS, THE ANNOUNCEMENT)
79. An-Naziat (THOSE WHO DRAG FORTH, SOUL-SNATCHERS)
80. Abasa (HE FROWNED)
81. At-Takwir (THE OVERTHROWING)
82. Al-Infitar (THE CLEAVING, BURSTING APART)
83. Al-Mutaffifin (DEFRAUDING, THE CHEATS, CHEATING)
84. Al-Inshiqaq (THE SUNDERING, SPLITTING OPEN)
85. Al-Burooj (THE MANSIONS OF THE STARS, CONSTELLATIONS)
86. At-Tariq (THE MORNING STAR, THE NIGHTCOMER)
87. Al-Ala (THE MOST HIGH, GLORY TO YOUR LORD IN THE HIGHEST)
88. Al-Ghashiya (THE OVERWHELMING, THE PALL)
89. Al-Fajr (THE DAWN, DAYBREAK)
90. Al-Balad (THE CITY, THIS COUNTRYSIDE)
91. Ash-Shams (THE SUN)
92. Al-Lail (THE NIGHT)
93. Ad-Dhuha (THE MORNING HOURS, MORNING BRIGHT)
94. Ash-Sharh (SOLACE, CONSOLATION, RELIEF)
95. At-Tin (THE FIG, THE FIGTREE)
96. Al-Alaq (THE CLOT, READ)
97. Al-Qadr (POWER, FATE)
98. Al-Bayyina (THE CLEAR PROOF, EVIDENCE)
99. Al-Zalzala (THE EARTHQUAKE)
100. Al-Adiyat (THE COURSER, THE CHARGERS)
101. Al-Qaria (THE CALAMITY, THE STUNNING BLOW, THE DISASTER)
102. At-Takathur (RIVALRY IN WORLD INCREASE, COMPETITION)
103. Al-Asr (THE DECLINING DAY, EVENTIDE, THE EPOCH)
104. Al-Humaza (THE TRADUCER, THE GOSSIPMONGER)
105. Al-Fil (THE ELEPHANT)
106. Quraish (WINTER, QURAYSH)
107. Al-Maun (SMALL KINDNESSES, ALMSGIVING, HAVE YOU SEEN)
108. Al-Kauther (ABUNDANCE, PLENTY)
109. Al-Kafiroon (THE DISBELIEVERS, ATHEISTS)
110. An-Nasr (SUCCOUR, DIVINE SUPPORT)
111. Al-Masadd (PALM FIBRE, THE FLAME)
112. Al-Ikhlas (SINCERITY)
113. Al-Falaq (THE DAYBREAK, DAWN)
114. An-Nas (MANKIND)

The Holy Book " Qur'an" is a Miracle!

Aa'oozobillahi Minash Shaitaanir Rajeem

Bismillahir Rehmanir Raheem

Sallallaho Ala Mohammadiyun Wa Aaalihi Wasallam

The Holy Book ," Qur'an is a Miracle. What is so miraculous about this holy book?

Previous prophets performed miracles to prove that their message was not their own but Almighty's message. In the case of the Qur'an, the message itself is the miracle.

The Qur'an was revealed piece by piece over a period of twenty-three years. During this time,Almighty challenged humankind four times to produce a book like the Qur'an, and they couldn't do it. When Huzoor Sallallaho Alaihay Wasallam and his followers were being persecuted in Makkah, Allah showed the persecutors a simple way by which they can wipe out the message of the Qur'an.