The Quraan linguistic miracle.

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Islam's harmony with nature and life

Islam's prophecies coming true.

Unlike its predecessors of celestial religions, Islam did not rely much on miracles to guide people to God.

Although Islam and Prophet Mohammad had their substantial share of miracles. Islam unlike Judaism and Christianity as well as many other previous Prophets; did not have such miracles like Jesus raising the dead and curing the sick or Moses walking the Jews through the sea or Solomon talking to animals or David controlling the wind...etc.

Islam's main convincing element was, since the start, the Quraan and the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (Sunnah).

Muhammad was born and started his Message from the Arabian Peninsula (Now Saudia Arabia). A vast land mostly desert, Where Arab tribes had their own rules for dealing with each other. Also they had several religions and Gods depending on the tribe. Range includes Idolaters, Jewish, Christians as well as Sabians (Those who believe in one God but have no certain religion)

Major super powers like the Romans and Persians had no interest to occupy this vast desert which didn't have much benefit to them, so they were just satisfied to reach the northern edge of that desert. The richest and most powerful city in this land was Mecca. Where they had the Holy Kaaba, built by Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) and his son Ishmael (Ismael).  Mecca was then the religious and trading center of the Arabian peninsula.

Arabic language was their main pride and art along with fighting skills. Arabs were so proud of their language. Many of them were skilled poets as part of their general skills. Rich and powerful families would send their young boys to other tribes to learn the skills of war and language.

Until today, old Arabic poetry is considered one of the most advanced, sophisticated and rich poetry ever written in the history of mankind. When Arabs first heard the verses of the Quraan, many of them challenged it. Claiming it was words from other cultures or previous religions. They claimed it was words of a magician or a lunatic. They tried to compose matching verses. All didn't work. And its amazing that those who took Arabic language as their profession were among the first and most strict believers.

A modern day Muslim convert  pop musician Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) mentions that the first thing which struck him when reading his first copy of the translation of the Quraan was the power and authority found in its language. A power & authority which make you feel that you are hearing the word of God.

Prophecies of the Quraan:

• The Romans victory over Persians: One of the prophecies of the Quraan which became true was in the chapter (Sura) named Al-Rom (The Romans). The first few verses of this Sura tells that the Romans were defeated by Persians, but they will come back and reach victory in few years (the exact arabic word meant a number of years more than three and less than ten). Muslim believers challenged other non believers that this will come true. When the Romans made their victory seven years later, the Muslims won the bet (Before gambling was banned) and Prophet Muhammad ordered them Muslims to give the money they won  for charity.
  • The Meaning of the Holy Quran. Version 2.02   By Yusuf `Ali
     21st Section (Juzu').
    SURAH 30: AL RUM (The Romans).   p 404.
    
    1- A. L. M.
    2- The Roman Empire has been defeated
    3- In a land close by; but they, (even) after (This) defeat of theirs, will soon be victorious
    4- Within a few years. With Allah is the Decision, in the Past and in the Future: On that day shall the Believers rejoice
     
• The splitting of the moon:
  • The Meaning of the Holy Quran. Version 2.02     By Yusuf `Ali
     
    27th Section (Juzu').
    SURAH 54: AL QAMAR (The Moon).     p 528

    
    1- The Hour (of Judgment) is nigh, and the moon is cleft asunder.
    2- But if they see a Sign, they turn away, and say, This is (but) transient magic.
    3- They reject (the warning) and follow their (own) lusts but every matter has its appointed time.
     

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