By
Dr. Norlain Dindang Mababaya
II.
Allâh: The One Who Sent Down the Qur’ân
The
Qur’ân is the Divine Revelation from Allâh, the Only God and Creator of all
mankind. Allâh repeatedly says that He sent down the Qur’ân to us. He had
sent it as a source of wisdom, guidance and glad tidings to the believers. He
had sent it down also as a warning to the sinners. Allâh repeatedly tells us
that He was the One Who revealed the Qur’ân:
“To you We sent the Scripture (Book) in truth, confirming
the scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety, so judge between
them by what Allâh has revealed, and follow not their vain desires, diverging
from the Truth that has come to you.” (5:48)
“And this is a Book which We have sent down, bringing
blessings, and confirming (the revelations) which came before it: . . .”
(6:92)
“This
Qur’ân is not such as can be produced by other than Allâh; on the contrary
it is a confirmation of (revelations) that went before it, and a fuller
explanation of the Book ¾
wherein there is no doubt ¾
from the Rabb of the Worlds.” (10:37)
“Verily, this is a Revelation from the Rabb of the
Worlds. With it came down the Spirit of Faith and Truth to your heart and mind
that you may admonish in the perspicuous Arabic tongue.” (10:192-195)
“…(This is ) a Book with verses basic or fundamental (of
established meaning) ¾
further explained in detail ¾
from One Who is Wise and Well-Acquainted (with all things).” (11:1)
“A.L.R.
These are the Verses of the Perspicuous Book. We have sent it down as an Arabic
Qur’ân in order that you may learn wisdom.” (12:1-2)
“A.L.R.
These are the Signs (or Verses) of the Book: that which has been revealed unto
you from your Rabb is the Truth; but most men believe not.”
(13:1)
“We
sent down (the Qur’ân) in Truth, and in Truth has it descended, and We sent
you but to give Glad Tidings and to warn (sinners).” (17:105)
“Indeed,
We have revealed for you (O mankind!) a Book (the Qur’ân) in which is a
Message for you: will you not then understand?”
(21:10)
“Say: ‘The (Qur’ân) was sent down by Him Who knows the
secret (that is) in the heavens and the earth: Verily, He is Most Forgiving,
Most Merciful.’” (25:6)
“The
revelation of this Book is from Allâh the Exalted in Power Full of Wisdom.
Verily, it is We Who have revealed the Book to you in Truth: so serve Allâh
offering Him sincere devotion.” (39:1-2)
“It is Allâh Who has sent down the Book in truth, and the
Balance (by which to weigh conduct) …” (42: 17)
“The Revelation of the Book is from Allâh the Exalted in
Power, Full of Wisdom.” (46:2)
“Believe
therefore in Allâh and His Messenger and in the Light
(this Qur’ân) which We have sent down.
And Allâh is well aware with all that you do.” (64:8)
These
and many more Qur’ânic verses show Allâh’s Mercy to us. He guides us to
believe that He is the One Who sent the Qur’ân. He also guides the
unbelievers to cast away the doubts they have in their minds. He testifies that
Prophet Muhammad r
did not write the Qur’ân. It is not the Prophet’s own word. Never did he
invent any word in it. Allâh is the One Who sent it down. He revealed it to His
Messenger r
through Angel Gabriel for the guidance of mankind. The unlettered (7:157-158;
62:2) Prophet r
believes in Allâh and His Words (7:158). He brought the Message as revealed
(10:15-16) and never did he invent anything in it (69:43). Allâh Himself
testifies:
“Verily,
this is a Revelation from the Creator of the Worlds, With it came down the
trustworthy spirit (Angel Gabriel) to your heart (Muhammad), that you may be
(one) of the Warners in the perspicuous Arabic tongue.” (26:192-195)
“(This is) the revelation of the Book in which there is no
doubt ¾
from the Creator of the Worlds. Or do they say, ‘He (Muhammad) has forged
it’? Nay, it is the Truth from your Creator, that you (Muhammad) may warn
people to whom no Warner has come before you: in order that they may receive
guidance.” (32:2-3)
“It is not the word of a poet, little it is you believe! Nor
is it the word of a soothsayer, little admonition it is you receive. (This is) a
Message sent down from the Rabb of the Worlds. And if he (Prophet
Muhammad) were to invent any sayings in Our name, We should certainly seize him
by his right hand, and We should certainly then cut off the artery of his heart.
Nor could any of you withhold him (from Our wrath). But verily, this is a
Message for the God-fearing. And We certainly know that there are amongst you
those that reject (it). But truly (Revelation) is a cause of sorrow for the
Unbelievers. But verily it is Truth of assured certainty. So glorify the name of
your Rabb Most High." (69:41-52)
The
unbelievers, therefore, should acknowledge the truth that the Qur’ân is the
pure Word of Allâh. It is not the word of a poet nor a soothsayer nor the
Prophet r.
Verily, the Qur’ân is Allâh’s Divine Message to us.