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““A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON A BEGINNERS’ COURSE ON ISLAM”ISLAM”
Lessons on Lessons on Fardhu ‘Ain in English for AdultsFardhu ‘Ain in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismailconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
TAUTAUHHEED - RISAALAH
EED - RISAALAH
LESSON # 3LESSON # 3
Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for Using textbook & curriculum he has developed especially for Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims. Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
IT CAN ALSO BE A IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE REFRESHER COURSE
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““CRITERIA”CRITERIA”Al-Qur’an: Proof of Al-Qur’an: Proof of
Muhammad’s Prophethood.Muhammad’s Prophethood.
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
Lesson #3Lesson #3
FARDHU’AINFARDHU’AIN: CONDUCTED BY: CONDUCTED BYUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILUSTAZ ZHULKEFLEE HJ ISMAILLESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK LESSONS FROM TEXTBOOK ““Beginners’ Manual on IslamBeginners’ Manual on Islam””
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers
to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord
Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – there
is none besides Allah.is none besides Allah.
No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.
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““Muhammad s.a.a.w.” Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : : Arabic name meaning “Arabic name meaning “the the
Praised OnePraised One”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, ”; he is the Chosen, Unlettered Prophet,
the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited the servant and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited
Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no Seal of Prophethood after whom there will be no
more prophet sent.more prophet sent.
““There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
to be offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most to be offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most
outstanding of them is still available to be considered by outstanding of them is still available to be considered by
anyone (even today, until the Day of Judgement ) is without anyone (even today, until the Day of Judgement ) is without
doubt, the Qur’an .... ”doubt, the Qur’an .... ”5
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““The Criteria The Criteria for a Holy for a Holy
Book”Book”
by : by : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailUstaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
Singapore.Singapore.
- a case for the Qur’an
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
INTRODUCTION AND INTRODUCTION AND A BRIEF BACKGROUNDA BRIEF BACKGROUND
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Avoiding the Fallacy termed as “circular reasoning”:
Q: How do you know that your doctrine is true?
A: Because it is written in this Book!
Q: What makes you believe that that Book is truly from God?
A: Because I have faith in it!
Q: How do you get that faith?
A: Because I read that (same) Book!
Q: But how do you know that that Book is truly from God!?
A: Because I have faith!
Q: But how do you get that faith?
A: I read the Book!!……?
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Any inter-faith discussion has to firstly contend with the issue of
proving, with evidence and reasoning, the basis for acceptance of a
“Book said to be from God”, before assigning it as the authority for
reference regarding doctrines.
To regard that a “Book is from God” requires that we have to
provide for certain reasoning or rationale (criteria) for accepting
that conclusion.
The objective question to consider firstly is, “How can we agree
that a particular book can be relied upon as authoritative?”
“What would you insist that such a Book must have, to convince
you that it is indeed of Divine authorship?”
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CLAIM ITSELF TO BE CLAIM ITSELF TO BE FROM GODFROM GOD
The Book itself must make the claim, The Book itself must make the claim, and not what people attribute to it and not what people attribute to it based on whatever reasons.based on whatever reasons.
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““And this, too, is a divine writ which We (God)) have bestowed And this, too, is a divine writ which We (God)) have bestowed
from on high – blessed, confirming the truth of whatever there from on high – blessed, confirming the truth of whatever there
still remains [of earlier revelations] – and [this] in order that thou still remains [of earlier revelations] – and [this] in order that thou
(O Muhammad) mayest warn the foremost of all cities and all (O Muhammad) mayest warn the foremost of all cities and all
who dwell around it.”who dwell around it.”
((Qur’an: Al-An’am: 6: 92Qur’an: Al-An’am: 6: 92))
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““We (Allah) sent down the Qur’an in Truth, and in We (Allah) sent down the Qur’an in Truth, and in
Truth has it descended : and We sent you but to give Truth has it descended : and We sent you but to give
glad tidings and to warn (sinners). It is a Qur’an which glad tidings and to warn (sinners). It is a Qur’an which
We have divided (into parts from time to time) in We have divided (into parts from time to time) in
order that you (O Muhammad) might recite it to men order that you (O Muhammad) might recite it to men
at intervals : We have revealed it by stages”at intervals : We have revealed it by stages”
((Qur’an : Bani Isra’il : 105Qur’an : Bani Isra’il : 105) )
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UNIQUE AND UNIQUE AND INIMITABLEINIMITABLE
A Book from God must be unique so that it is A Book from God must be unique so that it is distinct from other books. Thus, inimitability distinct from other books. Thus, inimitability (not possible for any to produce another like (not possible for any to produce another like it) is an important quality.it) is an important quality.
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“ “And if you are in doubt as to what We have And if you are in doubt as to what We have
revealed from time to time to our servant, then revealed from time to time to our servant, then
produce a Surah like thereunto ; and call your produce a Surah like thereunto ; and call your
witness or helpers (if there are any) besides Allah, witness or helpers (if there are any) besides Allah,
if your (doubts) are true”if your (doubts) are true”
((Surah al-Baqarah : 2: 23Surah al-Baqarah : 2: 23))
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“ “This Qur’an is not such as can be produced by other This Qur’an is not such as can be produced by other
than Allah. On the contrary it is a confirmation of than Allah. On the contrary it is a confirmation of
revelations that went before it, and a fuller revelations that went before it, and a fuller
explanation of the Book wherein there is no doubt - explanation of the Book wherein there is no doubt -
from the Lord of the Universe”from the Lord of the Universe”
((Surah Yunos : 10: 37Surah Yunos : 10: 37))
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To the Arabs at the time of Muhammad s.a.w. then, it To the Arabs at the time of Muhammad s.a.w. then, it
was their language (Arabic), linguistic and literary skills was their language (Arabic), linguistic and literary skills
in composing odes and poetry which were held in in composing odes and poetry which were held in
highest regard. highest regard.
This was their greatest accomplishment, which they This was their greatest accomplishment, which they
have honed and it marked them out as Arabs.have honed and it marked them out as Arabs.
And it is to this that the ‘miracle’ nature of the Qur’an And it is to this that the ‘miracle’ nature of the Qur’an
was highlighted to them to be especially tested.was highlighted to them to be especially tested.
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Many of these celebrated poets of the Quraysh, like:Many of these celebrated poets of the Quraysh, like:
Musaylama al-Kadz-dzabMusaylama al-Kadz-dzab, ,
Thulaihah ibn Khuwailid al-As’adyThulaihah ibn Khuwailid al-As’ady, ,
An-Nadhor ibn HarithAn-Nadhor ibn Harith, ,
MutanabbyMutanabby, , Ibn al-MuqoffaIbn al-Muqoffa etc., etc.,
attempted but could not succeed but their attempts were attempted but could not succeed but their attempts were
even denounced by their own peers, when compared to even denounced by their own peers, when compared to
the style, eloquence, exquisite beauty and profoundness the style, eloquence, exquisite beauty and profoundness
of the Qur’an. of the Qur’an.
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And standard of Arabic language used by people had And standard of Arabic language used by people had
declined since that golden era. Thus it would become near declined since that golden era. Thus it would become near
impossible for any to respond to this challenge ever again.impossible for any to respond to this challenge ever again.
One well known poet at the time, One well known poet at the time, Walid ibn MughirahWalid ibn Mughirah
(himself a respected leader of the Quraysh), even admitted (himself a respected leader of the Quraysh), even admitted
to his peers, after hearing Muhammad’s recitation of a to his peers, after hearing Muhammad’s recitation of a
portion of the Qur’an saying, that these could not be the portion of the Qur’an saying, that these could not be the
work of mortals - whether it be of man or spirits – echoing work of mortals - whether it be of man or spirits – echoing
precisely a verse in the Qur’an:. precisely a verse in the Qur’an:.
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““Now this Qur’an could not possibly have Now this Qur’an could not possibly have
been devised by anyone save God: nay been devised by anyone save God: nay
indeed, it confirms the truth of whatever indeed, it confirms the truth of whatever
there still remains [of earlier revelations] there still remains [of earlier revelations]
and clearly spells out the revelation [which and clearly spells out the revelation [which
comes] – let there be no doubt about it – comes] – let there be no doubt about it –
from the Sustainer of all the worlds.”from the Sustainer of all the worlds.”
((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 37Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 37))
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“And no question do they bring to thee but We
reveal to thee the Truth and the explanation thereof”
(Qur’an: al-Furqan : 33)
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If they say: “Muhammad wrote it !”If they say: “Muhammad wrote it !”
If they say: “Muhammad wrote it !”If they say: “Muhammad wrote it !”
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[O Muhammad] thou hast never been able to recite any divine [O Muhammad] thou hast never been able to recite any divine
writ ere this one [was revealed], nor didst thou ever transcribe writ ere this one [was revealed], nor didst thou ever transcribe
one with thine own hand – or else, they who try to disprove the one with thine own hand – or else, they who try to disprove the
truth [of thy revelation] might indeed have had cause to doubt [it]. truth [of thy revelation] might indeed have had cause to doubt [it].
Nay, but this [divine writ] consists of messages clear to the Nay, but this [divine writ] consists of messages clear to the
hearts of all who are gifted with [innate] knowledge – and none hearts of all who are gifted with [innate] knowledge – and none
could knowingly reject Our messages unless it be such as could knowingly reject Our messages unless it be such as
would do wrong [to themselves].”would do wrong [to themselves].”
((Qur’an: al-Ankabut: 29: 47-49Qur’an: al-Ankabut: 29: 47-49))
If they say: “Why has not the Qur’an been revealed to him all at once?”If they say: “Why has not the Qur’an been revealed to him all at once?”
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““Those who reject Faith say: ‘Why is not the Qur’an revealed Those who reject Faith say: ‘Why is not the Qur’an revealed
to him all at once?’ Thus is it revealed that We may to him all at once?’ Thus is it revealed that We may
strengthen thy heart thereby, and We rehearsed it to thee in strengthen thy heart thereby, and We rehearsed it to thee in
slow well-arranged stages, gradually”slow well-arranged stages, gradually”
((Qur’an: al-Furqan: 32Qur’an: al-Furqan: 32))
If they say: “Why has not the Qur’an been revealed to him all at once?”If they say: “Why has not the Qur’an been revealed to him all at once?”
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If they say: “Why an Arabic Qur’an?If they say: “Why an Arabic Qur’an?
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“Now had We willed this [divine writ] to be a discourse in a
non-Arabic tongue, they would surely have said, ‘Why are not
its verses explained in detail? What! (a book) not in Arabic
and (a messenger) an Arab?’ Say: ‘It is a Guide and a Healing
to those who believe”
(Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 44)
If they say: “Why an Arabic Qur’an?If they say: “Why an Arabic Qur’an?
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““No evil ones have brought down this (revelation). It would No evil ones have brought down this (revelation). It would
neither suit them nor would they be able to produce it!”neither suit them nor would they be able to produce it!”
((Qur’an: ash-Shuara: 210-211Qur’an: ash-Shuara: 210-211))
If they say: “Muhammad may have received it from the Devil !”
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““We know indeed that they say ‘It is a man that teaches him’ We know indeed that they say ‘It is a man that teaches him’
(but) the tongue of him they wickedly pointed to is notably (but) the tongue of him they wickedly pointed to is notably
foreign, while it (Al-Qur’an) is Arabic, pure and clear”foreign, while it (Al-Qur’an) is Arabic, pure and clear”
((Qur’an: an-Nahl: 103Qur’an: an-Nahl: 103))
If they say:” He was taught by a Jew or a Christian!”If they say:” He was taught by a Jew or a Christian!”
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““Say: ‘Truth has arrived, and falsehood neither creates Say: ‘Truth has arrived, and falsehood neither creates
anything new, nor restores anything”anything new, nor restores anything”
((Qur’an: Saba’: 34: 49Qur’an: Saba’: 34: 49))
If they say: “It is a fraud!”If they say: “It is a fraud!”
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CONTAINS CONTAINS ABSOLUTE ABSOLUTE PRINCIPLESPRINCIPLES
All principles which the book contains must All principles which the book contains must be absolute (not affected by time) and be absolute (not affected by time) and remain as true today as they will remain remain as true today as they will remain true in the future and as they had proven true in the future and as they had proven true in the past.true in the past.
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If one is truly objective (in the sense of seeking justice) and is If one is truly objective (in the sense of seeking justice) and is
sincere in analysing the history of the Arabs and in comparing sincere in analysing the history of the Arabs and in comparing
their condition before with that after the revelation of the their condition before with that after the revelation of the
Qur’an, it would become obvious that their society underwent Qur’an, it would become obvious that their society underwent
a drastic change – one that was quite revolutionary. a drastic change – one that was quite revolutionary.
Their customs, trends, worldview and accepted norms were in Their customs, trends, worldview and accepted norms were in
fact overturned and replaced with fundamental principles fact overturned and replaced with fundamental principles
quite unknown to them before this, and since then it has quite unknown to them before this, and since then it has
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Moreover, these principles can justifiably be said to be too Moreover, these principles can justifiably be said to be too
advanced for that time, so that they cannot be explained advanced for that time, so that they cannot be explained
away as having their origin in human and societal influences away as having their origin in human and societal influences
current at that time. current at that time. ONE OF THE EXAMPLE – “BANNING INTOXICANTS” :ONE OF THE EXAMPLE – “BANNING INTOXICANTS” :
Moreover, these principles can justifiably be said to be too Moreover, these principles can justifiably be said to be too
advanced for that time, so that they cannot be explained advanced for that time, so that they cannot be explained
away as having their origin in human and societal influences away as having their origin in human and societal influences
current at that time. current at that time. ONE OF THE EXAMPLE – “BANNING INTOXICANTS” :ONE OF THE EXAMPLE – “BANNING INTOXICANTS” :
““O You who have attained to faith! O You who have attained to faith! IntoxicantIntoxicants, and games of chance, s, and games of chance,
idolatrous practices, and the divining of the future are but a loathsome idolatrous practices, and the divining of the future are but a loathsome
evil of Satan’s doing: evil of Satan’s doing: Shun them Shun them so that you may be successful “so that you may be successful “((Qur’an: Ma’idah: 5: 90Qur’an: Ma’idah: 5: 90))
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And today, the dangers of alcoholism, substance abuse and And today, the dangers of alcoholism, substance abuse and
drug addiction are well acknowledged scourge, whereas the drug addiction are well acknowledged scourge, whereas the
Qur’an has, not only explicitly warns mankind against it Qur’an has, not only explicitly warns mankind against it
since 1400 years ago, it has since then started a movement since 1400 years ago, it has since then started a movement
towards eradicating this menace and has been successful in towards eradicating this menace and has been successful in
producing the producing the biggest society of teetotallers biggest society of teetotallers with an with an
uncompromising stance towards it – uncompromising stance towards it – ““shun themshun them” totally, ” totally,
not even imbibing of even a drop of it.not even imbibing of even a drop of it.
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Today, over 1.5 billion Muslims as the rule, abstain from Today, over 1.5 billion Muslims as the rule, abstain from
every alcoholic drink and intoxicant on religious grounds, every alcoholic drink and intoxicant on religious grounds,
because it has been forbidden by God (as because it has been forbidden by God (as HaramHaram), explicitly ), explicitly
recorded and preserved in the original religious text or recorded and preserved in the original religious text or
scripture.scripture.
Although there may be few exceptions of disobedient Although there may be few exceptions of disobedient
Muslims, yet Muslims, yet no other religion has been as successful as no other religion has been as successful as
Islam in advocating sobriety as a religious obligationIslam in advocating sobriety as a religious obligation..
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CONTAINS NEITHER CONTAINS NEITHER DISCREPANCY NOR DISCREPANCY NOR INACCURACYINACCURACY
God is perfect in His Wisdom and God is perfect in His Wisdom and cannot be the author of discrepancies cannot be the author of discrepancies and/or inaccuracies.and/or inaccuracies.
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“Do they not consider the Qur’an with care ? Had
it been from other than Allah, they would surely
have found therein much discrepancy”
(Surah An- Nisa’ : 4: 82)
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE CONTRIBUTES TO THE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE OF ALL LEVEL OF ALL LEVEL
Unlike other books which appeal to or Unlike other books which appeal to or benefit only certain classes of people benefit only certain classes of people according to their intellectual levels, the according to their intellectual levels, the Book of God is meant for all classes of Book of God is meant for all classes of people. Only God’s Wisdom is capable of people. Only God’s Wisdom is capable of producing such a Book.producing such a Book.
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““All praise is due to God, who has bestowed this divine All praise is due to God, who has bestowed this divine
writ from on high upon His Servant (Muhammad), and has writ from on high upon His Servant (Muhammad), and has
not not
allowed any deviousness to obscure its meanings: allowed any deviousness to obscure its meanings:
[a divine writ] unerringly straight, meant to warn[a divine writ] unerringly straight, meant to warn
[the godless] of a severe punishment from Him, and to [the godless] of a severe punishment from Him, and to
give unto the believers who do good works the glad tiding give unto the believers who do good works the glad tiding
that theirs shall be a goodly reward – [a state of bliss] in that theirs shall be a goodly reward – [a state of bliss] in
which they shall dwell beyond the count of time.”which they shall dwell beyond the count of time.”
((Qur’an: al-Kahf: 18: 1-3Qur’an: al-Kahf: 18: 1-3))
Applying to the Qur’an the usual categorizations for Books Applying to the Qur’an the usual categorizations for Books
would be impossible for this is no ordinary book, because: would be impossible for this is no ordinary book, because:
Simple devotees refer to it, yet it is not merely a book on Simple devotees refer to it, yet it is not merely a book on
devotions; devotions;
legists formulate legal rulings from it, and yet it is not merely a legists formulate legal rulings from it, and yet it is not merely a
book of laws; book of laws;
educationist derived wisdom from it and yet it does not only educationist derived wisdom from it and yet it does not only
speak about education; speak about education;
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Applying to the Qur’an the usual categorizations for Books Applying to the Qur’an the usual categorizations for Books
would be impossible for this is no ordinary book, because : would be impossible for this is no ordinary book, because :
theologians are guided by its principles, and yet it is not merely theologians are guided by its principles, and yet it is not merely
a book on theology; a book on theology;
it mentions past history and indicate to contemporary men the it mentions past history and indicate to contemporary men the
remnants of past civilization to be discovered, visited and remnants of past civilization to be discovered, visited and
studied, yet it is not a book on history or archaeology;studied, yet it is not a book on history or archaeology;
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Applying to the Qur’an the usual categorizations for Books Applying to the Qur’an the usual categorizations for Books
would be impossible for this is no ordinary book, because : would be impossible for this is no ordinary book, because :
it points to the signs in the universe and provide principles for it points to the signs in the universe and provide principles for
contemplation and reflection for thinkers and philosophers, contemplation and reflection for thinkers and philosophers,
yet it is not a book on philosophy; yet it is not a book on philosophy;
it highlights laws of natural phenomenon long before man it highlights laws of natural phenomenon long before man
develops serious study of natural sciences, from which it only develops serious study of natural sciences, from which it only
confirms observations made by the book, yet it is not a book confirms observations made by the book, yet it is not a book
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Applying to the Qur’an the usual categorizations for Books Applying to the Qur’an the usual categorizations for Books
would be impossible for this is no ordinary book, because : would be impossible for this is no ordinary book, because :
those who have the aesthetic appreciation for beauty in those who have the aesthetic appreciation for beauty in
language and expression are enthralled by its recitation, yet it language and expression are enthralled by its recitation, yet it
is not a book on poetry; is not a book on poetry;
Arabic linguists and grammarians use its standard for Arabic linguists and grammarians use its standard for
correctness and eloquence, yet it is not a book on grammar; correctness and eloquence, yet it is not a book on grammar;
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Applying to the Qur’an the usual categorizations for Books Applying to the Qur’an the usual categorizations for Books
would be impossible for this is no ordinary book, because : would be impossible for this is no ordinary book, because :
those seeking solace and spirituality finds in it companionship those seeking solace and spirituality finds in it companionship
and guidance towards their spiritual upliftment, yet it is not and guidance towards their spiritual upliftment, yet it is not
merely a book on spirituality; merely a book on spirituality;
it has inspired and transformed a whole civilization through all it has inspired and transformed a whole civilization through all
classes of people who then manifested the effect it has on classes of people who then manifested the effect it has on
them in almost every field of human endeavour. them in almost every field of human endeavour.
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Perhaps the closest categorization would be ‘an Perhaps the closest categorization would be ‘an
encyclopaedia’, yet it even transcend this when we encyclopaedia’, yet it even transcend this when we
realise that this book contains only just over 6,000 realise that this book contains only just over 6,000
verses – and has never needed any re-edition. verses – and has never needed any re-edition.
Only one category is possible, and that is, it is a Only one category is possible, and that is, it is a
book of God for the guidance of mankind. book of God for the guidance of mankind.
Only God’s Wisdom is capable for its authorship.Only God’s Wisdom is capable for its authorship.
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SOME PROPHECIES SOME PROPHECIES PROVEN TO BE TRUEPROVEN TO BE TRUE
Proof of God’s knowledge is in the truth of Proof of God’s knowledge is in the truth of His prophecies. Although there are many His prophecies. Although there are many which have not yet come to pass, still there which have not yet come to pass, still there must be some prophecies which can validate must be some prophecies which can validate this unique attribute of God in the Book.this unique attribute of God in the Book.
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“ “Truly did Allah fulfil the vision for His Messenger: Ye Truly did Allah fulfil the vision for His Messenger: Ye
shall enter the Sacred Mosque, if Allah wills, with minds shall enter the Sacred Mosque, if Allah wills, with minds
secure, heads, shaved, hair cut short, and without fear. secure, heads, shaved, hair cut short, and without fear.
For He knew what ye knew not and He granted besides For He knew what ye knew not and He granted besides
this a speedy victory. It is He who has sent His this a speedy victory. It is He who has sent His
Messenger with Guidance and the Religion of Truth, to Messenger with Guidance and the Religion of Truth, to
proclaim it over all religion: and enough is Allah for a proclaim it over all religion: and enough is Allah for a
Witness.” Witness.”
((Qur’an: Surah Fath: 48: 27-28Qur’an: Surah Fath: 48: 27-28))
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This verses were revealed when Muslims were a This verses were revealed when Muslims were a
disregarded group, oppressed and weak, living in disregarded group, oppressed and weak, living in
Madinah after being forced to migrate there, and Madinah after being forced to migrate there, and
then had to face several invasions by the Quraish. then had to face several invasions by the Quraish.
Yet the prophecy came of the Prophet’s imminent Yet the prophecy came of the Prophet’s imminent
entrance into Makkah, as well as the conquest and entrance into Makkah, as well as the conquest and
triumph of Islam over the Makkans.triumph of Islam over the Makkans.
NOTENOTE:
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“ “Alif Lam Mim. The Roman Empire has been Alif Lam Mim. The Roman Empire has been
defeated― In a land close by; but they, (even) after defeated― In a land close by; but they, (even) after
(this) defeat of theirs, will soon be victorious. (this) defeat of theirs, will soon be victorious.
Within a few years. With Allah is the Decision, in Within a few years. With Allah is the Decision, in
the Past and in the Future: on that Day shall the the Past and in the Future: on that Day shall the
Believers rejoice―”Believers rejoice―”
((Qur’an: Rum: 30: 1-4Qur’an: Rum: 30: 1-4))
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“ “Perish the hands of Abu Lahab (the Father of Flame)! Perish the hands of Abu Lahab (the Father of Flame)!
Perish he! No profit to him from all his wealth, and all Perish he! No profit to him from all his wealth, and all
his gains! Burnt soon will he be in a Fire of blazing his gains! Burnt soon will he be in a Fire of blazing
Flame! His wife shall carry the (crackling) wood ―as Flame! His wife shall carry the (crackling) wood ―as
fuel!― A twisted rope of palm-leaf fibre round her fuel!― A twisted rope of palm-leaf fibre round her
(own) neck!” (own) neck!”
((Qur’an: al-Masad: 111: 1-5Qur’an: al-Masad: 111: 1-5))
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Even after this verse, Abu Lahab continued to live for Even after this verse, Abu Lahab continued to live for
another 10 years but finally died as an unbeliever, another 10 years but finally died as an unbeliever,
true to the prophecy.true to the prophecy.
The opportunity for him to contradict this prophecy The opportunity for him to contradict this prophecy
was available during these years – even by him was available during these years – even by him
pretending to accept Islam – yet the enemies of pretending to accept Islam – yet the enemies of
Islam in Makkah had never realised this.Islam in Makkah had never realised this.
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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH VALIDATES DATA IN VALIDATES DATA IN THE BOOKTHE BOOK
Any scientific fact mentioned in the Book Any scientific fact mentioned in the Book should be able to stand the test of time should be able to stand the test of time and scientific research.and scientific research.
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Our understanding of empirical science and Our understanding of empirical science and
human discovery in nature is that of the inevitable human discovery in nature is that of the inevitable
outcome of man’s reflection of God’s signs (aayat) outcome of man’s reflection of God’s signs (aayat)
In the universe, and would not lead to any In the universe, and would not lead to any
definitive contradiction in terms of scientific facts.definitive contradiction in terms of scientific facts.
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Yet, science being relative and therefore cannot Yet, science being relative and therefore cannot
claim to have absolute certainty, is therefore claim to have absolute certainty, is therefore
inadequate to be used as definitive criteria.inadequate to be used as definitive criteria.
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But, in the case of the Qur’an, what we can But, in the case of the Qur’an, what we can
show is that, as man discover new things in show is that, as man discover new things in
nature, it would not make the statements in the nature, it would not make the statements in the
Qur’an redundant, but rather only enhances Qur’an redundant, but rather only enhances
mankind’s understanding of them.mankind’s understanding of them.
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“ “In time We shall make them fully understand Our In time We shall make them fully understand Our
messages [through what they perceive] in the utmost messages [through what they perceive] in the utmost
horizons [of the universe] and within themselves, so that horizons [of the universe] and within themselves, so that
it will become clear unto them that this [revelation] is it will become clear unto them that this [revelation] is
indeed the truth. [Still] is it not enough [for them to indeed the truth. [Still] is it not enough [for them to
know] that thy Sustainer is witness unto everything?”know] that thy Sustainer is witness unto everything?”
((Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 53)Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 53)
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“The Bible, the Qur’an and Modern Science” by
Dr. Maurice Bucaille
“The Developing Human” by Dr. Keith L Moore
(with Islamic additions)
“The Basis for a Muslim Belief” by Gary Miller
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notice the preformed
shape of a foetus
Seventeenth century drawing by Hartsoeker Seventeenth century drawing by Hartsoeker of a sperm of a sperm (circa 1600)(circa 1600)
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““We (Allah) created man from a quintessence We (Allah) created man from a quintessence
(gentle extraction) of clay; We then placed him as a (gentle extraction) of clay; We then placed him as a
drop (drop (nutfahnutfah) in a place of rest firmly fixed; then We ) in a place of rest firmly fixed; then We
made the drop into an “made the drop into an “alaqahalaqah” (leech-like); and ” (leech-like); and
then We change the “then We change the “alaqahalaqah” into “” into “mudghahmudghah” ”
(chewed-like substance); then We made out of that (chewed-like substance); then We made out of that
““mudghahmudghah” bones (” bones (‘izam‘izam); then We clothed the ); then We clothed the
bones with flesh (bones with flesh (‘lahm‘lahm); then We developed out of ); then We developed out of
it another creation. So blessed be Allah, the best to it another creation. So blessed be Allah, the best to
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““When forty-two nights have passed over the When forty-two nights have passed over the NutfahNutfah
(i.e. the zygote) Allah sends an angel to it, who shapes (i.e. the zygote) Allah sends an angel to it, who shapes
it and make its ears, skin, flesh and bones. it and make its ears, skin, flesh and bones.
Then the angel says ‘O Lord ! Is it male or female ?’ Then the angel says ‘O Lord ! Is it male or female ?’
And your Lord decide what He wishes and then the And your Lord decide what He wishes and then the
angel records it.”angel records it.”
((Hadith reported by Muslim in Kitab al-QadrHadith reported by Muslim in Kitab al-Qadr))
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““It appears that Human knowledge had, at one It appears that Human knowledge had, at one
time contradicted some of the facts brought by time contradicted some of the facts brought by
Islam on some aspects of reproduction. It is also Islam on some aspects of reproduction. It is also
realised that as man discovers new facts, he realised that as man discovers new facts, he
finds himself repeating what had already been finds himself repeating what had already been
stated by the Qur’an and the Hadith.”stated by the Qur’an and the Hadith.”
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MUST REMAIN MUST REMAIN PRESERVED AND NOT PRESERVED AND NOT BEEN TAMPERED WITHBEEN TAMPERED WITH
A claim of a Book from God must be on A claim of a Book from God must be on the basis of its original writing. Not the basis of its original writing. Not something which has been doctored with something which has been doctored with or edited, with the intention of giving it or edited, with the intention of giving it credibility, based on newly discovered credibility, based on newly discovered knowledge.knowledge.
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““We (Allah) have, without doubt, send down the We (Allah) have, without doubt, send down the
Message (Al-Qur’an) And We will assuredly Message (Al-Qur’an) And We will assuredly
guard it (from corruption)”guard it (from corruption)”
((Qur’an: Surah al- Hijr: 15: 9Qur’an: Surah al- Hijr: 15: 9))
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Prophetic Era
13 BH – 10 AH
Revelation to Prophet Muhammad
* memorised* Dictated* Recorded* Collated* Counter-
checked
1st Mushaf
12 AH
Battle of Yamamah
* original materials which have been recorded by the Prophet’s scribe were sorted out, checked and bound
into a single Book.
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Mushaf Uthmani
30 AH
Expansion of Islam• Uthman’s recension - 7
official copies made from the 1st Mushaf – these sent to all Islamic centres accompanied by a Reciter (muqri’)
• (extant copies of these are available even to this day)
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Diacritical marking
65 AH
(Science)(Science) Ilmu-Ilmu-Qira’atil Qur’an Qira’atil Qur’an
* * inclusion of markings to the script conforming with Prophet’s recitation, and to facilitate non-Arab learning recitation
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Compare with verses in the present Mushaf Text
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Compare with verses in the present Mushaf Text
MUSHAF FUAD
1342 AH
From Mushaf Uthmani, text compiled at AL-AZHAR with one of the original manner of Recitation which has been preserved - from HAFASH.HAFASH.
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HafashHafash
‘‘Asim ibn Abin NujudAsim ibn Abin Nujud
Abi Abdur Rahman Abd ibn Habib as-SulaimiAbi Abdur Rahman Abd ibn Habib as-Sulaimi
‘Ali Abi Talib Uthman ‘Affan Zaid Tsabit Ubay Ka’abAli Abi Talib Uthman ‘Affan Zaid Tsabit Ubay Ka’ab
Holy Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.Holy Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.
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MUSHAF MADINAH
1403 AH (1980)
Commissioned by Saudi King, text using the Rasm’ Uthmani - following strictly the spelling, letter for letter, identical to Mushaf Uthmani.
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If God sends a Book to us, it must be to If God sends a Book to us, it must be to inform us about Himself and His Divine inform us about Himself and His Divine Plan.Plan.
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# 9# 9
If you ask any person, on their own, to list down possible If you ask any person, on their own, to list down possible
names and adjectives to describe God in His sublime and names and adjectives to describe God in His sublime and
transcendent glory, few can make a list up to twenty or transcendent glory, few can make a list up to twenty or
there about; even rarely to reach fifty. Even with scholastic there about; even rarely to reach fifty. Even with scholastic
learning in religion (other than Islam), this feat would be learning in religion (other than Islam), this feat would be
stupendous.stupendous.
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Yet, in the Qur’an, the names of God are so numerously Yet, in the Qur’an, the names of God are so numerously
referred to, and Islamic scholars have counted them to referred to, and Islamic scholars have counted them to
number over a hundred and having such profound number over a hundred and having such profound
meanings befitting God’s majesty and glory; maintaining meanings befitting God’s majesty and glory; maintaining
consistency without any possibility of confusion of His consistency without any possibility of confusion of His
transcendence, that it cannot be the work of any mortal, transcendence, that it cannot be the work of any mortal,
but of God Himself. For instance in just three verses we but of God Himself. For instance in just three verses we
can sample a number of these:can sample a number of these:
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“(Allah) God is He save whom there is no deity: the
One who knows all (‘Aalim) that is beyond the reach
of a created being’s perception, as well as all that can
be witnessed by a creature’s senses and mind: He, the
Most Gracious (Al-Rahmaan), the Dispenser of Grace
(Al-Rahiim).
(Qur’an: al-Hashr: 59: 22)
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“God is He save whom there is no deity: the Sovereign
Supreme (al-Malik), the Holy (al-Quddus), the One with
whom all salvation rests (al-Salaam), the Giver of Faith
(al-Mu’-minu), the One who determines what is true and
false (al-Muhaymin), the Almighty (al-‘Aziz), the One
who subdues wrong and restores right (al-Jab-bar), the
One whom all greatness belongs (al-Mutakabbir)! alone
is Almighty (al-Aziz), truly wise (al-Hakim)!
(Qur’an: al-Hashr: 59: 22-24)
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“Utterly remote is God, in His limitless glory, from
anything to which men may ascribe a share in His
divinity. He is God, the Creator (al-Khaliq), the Maker
who shapes all forms and appearance (al-Baa-ri-u,
al-Musow-wir)! His [alone] are the attributes of
perfection (asma-al-Husna). All that is in the heavens
and on earth extols His limitless glory: for He alone is
Almighty (al-Aziz), truly wise (al-Hakim)!
(Qur’an: al-Hashr: 59: 23-24)
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“Hallowed be He (God) in whose hand all dominion rests,
since He has power to will anything: He who has created
death as well as life, so that He might put you to a test
[and thus show] which of you is best in conduct, and
[make you realize that] He alone is almighty, forgiving.”
(Qur’an: al-Mulk: 77: 1-2)
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UNIVERSAL APPEAL AND APPLICATION …
Whatever the message of the Book, it Whatever the message of the Book, it must remain relevant throughout the ages must remain relevant throughout the ages from the time of its revelation.from the time of its revelation.
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If God intends a Book to be for guidance of all mankind, If God intends a Book to be for guidance of all mankind,
then its relevance must continue to exist since the time of then its relevance must continue to exist since the time of
its revelation, without any period in history where it its revelation, without any period in history where it
became hidden or completely lost its usefulness. It must became hidden or completely lost its usefulness. It must
always be openly known. always be openly known.
This criterion therefore would eliminate inclusion of such This criterion therefore would eliminate inclusion of such
discoveries of later manuscripts which were lost but now discoveries of later manuscripts which were lost but now
found, or ancient book of wisdom discovered anew and found, or ancient book of wisdom discovered anew and
popularized today. popularized today.
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To be sure, by this, we do not therefore deny previous To be sure, by this, we do not therefore deny previous
revelations to Prophets of the past e.g. Abraham, Moses, revelations to Prophets of the past e.g. Abraham, Moses,
David, Jesus (peace be upon all of them) etc. (which the David, Jesus (peace be upon all of them) etc. (which the
Qur’an confirmed), - only that we regard the preservation Qur’an confirmed), - only that we regard the preservation
of these revelations, if any, to be partial, and are known to of these revelations, if any, to be partial, and are known to
have been tampered with or mixed with other writing, and have been tampered with or mixed with other writing, and
much have already been lost. much have already been lost.
Thus, we hold that these previous books have now been Thus, we hold that these previous books have now been
superseded by the Qur’an. superseded by the Qur’an.
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Any attempt to re-discover and re-compile these earlier Any attempt to re-discover and re-compile these earlier
revelations in any endeavour to restore it to their originals revelations in any endeavour to restore it to their originals
as a book, would be futile, since much of it were meant to as a book, would be futile, since much of it were meant to
be only for its time, sent for a particular people, and be only for its time, sent for a particular people, and
admittedly many have been irretrievably lost. admittedly many have been irretrievably lost.
TThe Qur’an attributeshe Qur’an attributes much of the much of the error in their error in their
preservation of scriptures to subsequent people who preservation of scriptures to subsequent people who
tampered (by addition, alteration or omission) to their tampered (by addition, alteration or omission) to their
collection of writings and then claiming it to be from God: collection of writings and then claiming it to be from God:
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“ “Do they not know, then, that God is aware of all that Do they not know, then, that God is aware of all that
they would conceal as well as all that they bring into they would conceal as well as all that they bring into
the open? And there are among them unlettered the open? And there are among them unlettered
people who have no real knowledge of the divine people who have no real knowledge of the divine
writ, [following] only wishful beliefs and depending writ, [following] only wishful beliefs and depending
on nothing but conjecture.”on nothing but conjecture.”
((Qur’an: al-Baqarah: 2: 77Qur’an: al-Baqarah: 2: 77).).
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“ “Woe unto those who write down, with their own hands, Woe unto those who write down, with their own hands,
[something which they claim to be] divine writ. And [something which they claim to be] divine writ. And
then say, ‘This is from God’, in order to acquire a trifling then say, ‘This is from God’, in order to acquire a trifling
gain thereby; woe, then, unto them for what their gain thereby; woe, then, unto them for what their
hands have written, and woe unto them for all that they hands have written, and woe unto them for all that they
may have gained!”may have gained!”
((Qur’an: al-Baqarah: 2: 78-79Qur’an: al-Baqarah: 2: 78-79).).
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Thus, many so called extant copies of ancient religious Thus, many so called extant copies of ancient religious
scriptures are in the language other than the original, or scriptures are in the language other than the original, or
the usage of its language is considered to be no longer the usage of its language is considered to be no longer
existing (on account of it being a dead language), with the existing (on account of it being a dead language), with the
only exception being the Qur’an. only exception being the Qur’an.
With reference to many Biblical texts (Judeo-Christian), With reference to many Biblical texts (Judeo-Christian),
even this has been admitted by their respective scholars.even this has been admitted by their respective scholars.
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“Yet the King James version has serious defects. …..
And discovery of many biblical manuscripts more
ancient than those on which the King James version
was based made it apparent that these defects were
so many as to call for a revision.”
(Forward in the New Revised Standard version of the Bible)
What the Qur’an asserted 1400 year ago, What the Qur’an asserted 1400 year ago, now confirmed by their own Biblical scholarsnow confirmed by their own Biblical scholars
““Reason for the Revision”Reason for the Revision”
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THE CONCLUSION
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claims to be from God;
And which could not be produced by any
who tries;
And contains absolute principles;
And does not contain discrepancies;
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And has contributed to the well-being of And has contributed to the well-being of
mankind at all levels;mankind at all levels;
And can be shown that some of its And can be shown that some of its
prophecies were proven true;prophecies were proven true;
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And the whole book still remains in its And the whole book still remains in its
original text (language);original text (language);
And speaks of God and His plan;And speaks of God and His plan;
And has universal appeal and application.And has universal appeal and application.
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WHAT MUST BE
YOUR VERDICT OR
CONCLUSION?
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MOST CERTAINLY, IT
MUST BE FROM GOD.
BECAUSE, BECAUSE,
NO OTHER CONCLUSION NO OTHER CONCLUSION
IS PLAUSIBLE...!IS PLAUSIBLE...!
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“Say (O Muhammad): Do you see? Whether this
message (teaching) be from Allah and yet you reject it,
and a witness from among the Children of Israel bore
witness of one like him………...”
(Qur’an : Ahqaf: 46: 10)
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Many Muslims scholars understands this verse as a
reference to him being like Moses a.s. - as prophesized
and recorded in the Book of Deuteronomy 18 : 18
“I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O
Moses) from amongst their brethren; and I will put My
words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that
I command him. And whoever will not give heed to My
words which he shall speak in My name, I Myself will
require it of him.”
( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )
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“I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you
(O Moses) from amongst their brethren …”
( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )
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After birth was separated from After birth was separated from
his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the
leading man in power (leading man in power (PharaohPharaoh).).
Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the courtcourt of of
Pharaoh.Pharaoh.
After birth was separated from After birth was separated from
his mother and adopted by the his mother and adopted by the
leading man in power (leading man in power (QurayshQuraysh
leaders).leaders).
Well-loved by all in the Well-loved by all in the councilcouncil
of the Quraysh.of the Quraysh.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Gave up life in Pharaoh's court Gave up life in Pharaoh's court
and spent time in the wilderness and spent time in the wilderness
around the Sinai peninsula. around the Sinai peninsula.
Married and had a family before Married and had a family before
becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married
the daughter of the daughter of JethroJethro).).
Kept away from the Quraysh Kept away from the Quraysh
way and spent time in the way and spent time in the
mountain outside Makkah.mountain outside Makkah.
Married and had a family before Married and had a family before
becoming a prophet (he married becoming a prophet (he married
the the KhadijahKhadijah daughter of daughter of
KhuwailidKhuwailid).).
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in
the Mountain (the Mountain (Mount SinaiMount Sinai).).
Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of
the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.
““Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is Hear O Israel! Your Lord God is
One GodOne God.”.”
Experienced first revelation in Experienced first revelation in
the Mountain (the Mountain (Jabal NurJabal Nur).).
Preached the clear message of Preached the clear message of
the Absolute Oneness of God. the Absolute Oneness of God.
““There is no god except Allah There is no god except Allah
(the One and Only God(the One and Only God))””
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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Commanded to preach to the
people in power (i.e. Pharaoh),
who knew him.
His initial encounter (calling)
was rejected but he was not
harmed.
Has his brother Aaron who
assisted him throughout his
mission.
Commanded to preach to the Commanded to preach to the
people in power (i.e. the people in power (i.e. the
QurayshQuraysh), who knew him.), who knew him.
His initial encounter (calling)
was rejected but he was not
harmed.
Has Ali, his cousin likened as his Has Ali, his cousin likened as his
‘brother’, who assisted him ‘brother’, who assisted him
throughout his mission.throughout his mission.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
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He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence
of Allah by undertaking a of Allah by undertaking a
journey up on Mount Sinai to journey up on Mount Sinai to
experience the “experience the “epiphanyepiphany” ”
(beatific vision of God). (beatific vision of God).
He was brought to the presence He was brought to the presence
of Allah during the miraculous of Allah during the miraculous
journey of journey of Isra’Isra’ and and Mi’rajMi’raj – –
including the “including the “epiphanepiphanyy” - (but ” - (but
far greater than that far greater than that
experienced by Moses, as his experienced by Moses, as his
journey transcends into the journey transcends into the
realm never traverse by except realm never traverse by except
him – the beloved of Allah.) him – the beloved of Allah.)
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His life and his people were His life and his people were
threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet
managed to bring his people managed to bring his people
safely out of the land of safely out of the land of
oppression through “oppression through “ExodusExodus”, ”,
and established a community, and established a community,
governed over them by the Law governed over them by the Law
of God (of God (TorahTorah).).
His life and his people were His life and his people were
threatened and oppressed, yet threatened and oppressed, yet
managed to bring his people managed to bring his people
safely out of the land of safely out of the land of
oppression through “oppression through “HijrahHijrah”, ”,
and established a community, and established a community,
governed over them by the governed over them by the
((Shari’ahShari’ah) ) Law of GodLaw of God ( (Qur’anQur’an
and the and the SunnahSunnah).).
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He was victorious over the He was victorious over the
Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s Pharaoh’s army with Allah’s
direct Divine intervention which direct Divine intervention which
routed and vanquished this routed and vanquished this
military force, a more superior military force, a more superior
to the Bani Isra’il who were to the Bani Isra’il who were
lesser in numbers and lesser in numbers and
equipments - drowningequipments - drowning
He was victorious over the
Makkan (Quraysh) army with
Allah’s direct Divine
intervention at the Battle of
Badr, in which angels were sent
to aid Muslims and they routed
and vanquished their enemies
who were more superior to
them in numbers and
equipments.
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Had to face enemies within his Had to face enemies within his
community (the hypocrites) who community (the hypocrites) who
introduced the ‘introduced the ‘golden calfgolden calf’ to ’ to
undermine Moses teaching and undermine Moses teaching and
authority. The ‘golden calf’ was authority. The ‘golden calf’ was
then destroyed and the then destroyed and the
perpetrators exposedperpetrators exposed
He had to face enemies within He had to face enemies within
his community – the “his community – the “munaa-munaa-
fiqunfiqun” (hypocrites). They build a ” (hypocrites). They build a
mosque (“mosque (“masjid Diraramasjid Dirara”) to ”) to
undermine Muhammad’s undermine Muhammad’s
teaching and authority. The teaching and authority. The
mosque was burned and mosque was burned and
destroyed; the perpetrator destroyed; the perpetrator
exposed and condemned by exposed and condemned by
God.God.
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Although he was at first rejected
by his people but in the end was
overwhelmingly accepted as the
Messenger of God.
Power over his community both
as spiritual leader as well as the
supreme ruler.
Although he was at first rejected Although he was at first rejected
by his people but in the end was by his people but in the end was
overwhelmingly accepted as the accepted as the
Messenger of God.Messenger of God.
Power over his community both
as spiritual leader as well as the
supreme ruler.
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Had his teachings codified.
Married and had continuous
chain of descendants linked to
his noble families.
Died and buried on this earth.
Had his teachings codified.Had his teachings codified.
Married and Married and had continuous
chain of descendants linked to
his noble families.
Died and buried on this earth.Died and buried on this earth.
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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)
JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)
ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)
(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)
JACOB (Ya’akub))
(1st Born) (2nd Born)
ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)
JOSEPH (Yusuf) MOSES (Musa)
DAVID (Dawud)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)
SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)
JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)
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“for We assuredly sentamongst every nation, (other nations)a Messenger” (Q: Nahl : 16:36)
JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)
MUHAMMAD(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)
ADAM (other nations) NOAH (Nuh)
(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)
JACOB (Ya’akub))
(1st Born) (2nd Born)
ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)
JOSEPH (Yusuf)
(The Quraysh tribein Mecca, direct
descendants of Ishmael)
MOSES (Musa)
DAVID (Dawud)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)
SOLOMON (Sulaiman)(many others amongst Israelite)
JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)
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COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?
““Jesus said to them :Jesus said to them :
‘ ‘Have you never read in the scriptures:Have you never read in the scriptures:
“ “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone”;The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone”;
The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
Therefore Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from
you and given to a people who will produce its fruityou and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on . He who falls on
this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be
crushed.”crushed.”
((Matthews: 21: 42-44Matthews: 21: 42-44))
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COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?
(Jesus is also recorded to have said)(Jesus is also recorded to have said)
“ “ I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.
But when he, But when he, the Spirit of Truththe Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into all , comes, he will guide you into all
truth. truth. He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he
hearshears, and he will , and he will tell you of what is yet to cometell you of what is yet to come. He . He will bring will bring
glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to to
you….” you….”
((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))
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THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:
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“ “The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that
of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except
for a space of one brick. The people used to go round this for a space of one brick. The people used to go round this
house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put
in!’ in!’
Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”
((Hadith agreed upon by Bukhary and MuslimHadith agreed upon by Bukhary and Muslim))
THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:
“ … “ … and I will put My words in his mouth, and and I will put My words in his mouth, and
he shall speak to them all that I command he shall speak to them all that I command
him. And whoever will not give heed to My him. And whoever will not give heed to My
words which he shall speak in My name ...”words which he shall speak in My name ...”
( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )
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““Nor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) Desire. Nor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) Desire.
It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was
taught by one mighty in Power, endued with Wisdom”taught by one mighty in Power, endued with Wisdom”
((Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5))
““Proclaim! (or Read!) in the name of thy Lord Proclaim! (or Read!) in the name of thy Lord
and Cherisher, Who created― “and Cherisher, Who created― “
((Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1))
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““O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things) O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things)
clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of) clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of)
Our Messengers, lest ye should say: there came unto us no Our Messengers, lest ye should say: there came unto us no
bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath
come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil): come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil):
and Allah hath power over all things.”and Allah hath power over all things.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15
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Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who
are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but)
compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them
bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace
from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “
((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29))
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“ “ ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their
prostration. This is their similitude in the Towrah; and their prostration. This is their similitude in the Towrah; and their
similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its
blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands
on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As
a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah has
promised those among them who believe and do righteous promised those among them who believe and do righteous
deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.” deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.”
((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29) )
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