By Dr. Norlain Dindang Mababaya

IX. The Qur’ân: A New Light, a Perspicuous and a Clear Evidence for All

When you read the Qur’ân, you will find it to be the book of guidance for all, including the People of the Book (i.e., the Jews and the Christians). Allâh, the Rabb of the Worlds, has particular message to the People of the Book. If you are a Jew or a Christian, Allâh speaks to you to believe in the Qur’ân as the Book of Truth from Him. He tells you that the Qur’ân is a new light and a perspicuous Book. The Qur’ân enlightens you of the truth about Jesus Christ. It warns you not to associate partners with Allâh. For your guidance, you must believe in it as the Divine Message. Allâh says:

 “O you people of the Book! Believe in what We have revealed, confirming was (already) with you, before We change the face and fame of some (of you) beyond all recognition, and turn them hind wards, or curse them as We cursed the Sabbath-breakers, for the decision of Allâh must be carried out. Allâh forgives not that partners should be set up with him; but He forgives anything else, to whom He pleases. To set up partners with Allâh is to devise a sin most heinous indeed.” (4:47- 48)

 “O People of the Book! There has come to you Our Messenger, revealing to you much that you used to hide in the Book, and passing over much (that is now unnecessary). There has come to you from Allâh a (new) light and a perspicuous Book ¾  wherewith Allâh guides all who seek His good pleasure to ways of peace and safety, and leads them out of darkness, by His Will, unto the light ¾  guides them to a Path that is Straight.” (5:15-16)

 “They disbelieved indeed those that say that ‘Allâh is Christ the son of Mary.’ Say: ‘Who then has the least power against Allâh, if His Will were to destroy Christ, the son of Mary, his mother, and all ¾ everyone that is on the earth? For to Allâh belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between. He creates what He pleases. For Allâh has power over all things.’ (Both) the Jews and the Christians say: ‘We are sons of Allâh, and His beloved.’ Say: ‘Why then does He punish you for your sins? Nay, you are but men ¾  of the men He has created. He forgives whom He pleases, and He punishes whom He pleases. And to Allâh belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between: and unto Him is the final goal (of all).” (5:17-18)

 “Say: O People of the Book! Do you disapprove of us for no other reason than that we believe in Allâh, and the revelation that has come to us and that which came before (us), and (perhaps) that most of you are rebellious and disobedient?’” (5:59)

 “Say: O People of the Book! Exceed not in your religion the bounds (of what is proper), trespassing beyond the truth, nor follow the vain desires of people who went wrong in times gone by ¾ who misled many, and strayed (themselves) from the even Way. Curses were pronounced on those among the Children of Israel who rejected Faith, by the tongue of David and of Jesus the son of Mary, because they disobeyed and persisted in Excesses.” (5:77-78)

The Qur’ân guides you of the truth about Jesus Christ. Jesus was truly one of the messengers of Allâh and not an impostor as misunderstood by the Jews. Jesus was no more than a servant of Allâh to the Children of Israel (43:59). He was a sign to them (23:50). He was the son of Mary (3:45) and not the son of Allâh (9:30). Under Allâh's will, he performed miracles (3:49). Therefore, the Christians must not over glorify him to be God for he is not Allâh (5:17).

Christ’s creation was like that of Adam. Allâh created Adam from dust, then said to him: ‘Be’ and he was (3:59). Jesus was the son of Mary (3:45) and not the son of Allâh (9:30). He was Allâh's helper (61:14) held in honor in this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to Allâh (3:45). He was in company and ranks of the righteous Prophets (3:46; 6:85). He was (no more than) a Messenger of Allâh (4:171). In blasphemy indeed are those that say that Allâh is Christ the son of Mary (5:17). Allâh sent Jesus the Gospel as a guidance and admonition to those who fear Allâh (5:46). Christ did not teach false worship (5:116-117). He taught his disciples the worship of Allâh as a Way that is straight (3:51). He prophesied to the Children of Israel the coming of a messenger after him, whose name was Ahmad (i.e., the Prophet Muhammad r)  (61:6).

The many Qur’ânic Ayât show Allâh's mercy and guidance to the Jews and the Christians. They should realize that the Qur’ân comes from Allâh. It serves as an  enlightenment and a source of peace for the believers. It guides them from darkness to light, leading them to the Right Path.

If you are a Jew or a Christian, you have to decide for yourself to follow the Truth and not to be misled by those who have gone astray. If you rationally make use of the knowledge that Allâh has given you, you will believe in the Qur’ân and be of those who will receive great reward. Allâh says:

 “But those among them (People of the Book) who are well-grounded in knowledge and the Believers, believe in what has been revealed to you and what was revealed before you; and (especially) those who establish regular prayer and pay Zakât and believe in Allâh and in the Last Day.  To them shall We soon give a great reward.” (4:162)

The Qur’ân, as the Book of Guidance to all humanity, addresses the Polytheists as well. Allâh, in His Mercy, makes the Qur’ân as the Book in truth from Him (4:105). It serves as clear evidence to them. The whole of Chapter 98 speaks of “Al Bayyinah” which means, “The Clear Evidence.” The text of Surah Al Bayyinah runs as follows:

“Those who disbelieve from, among the People of the Book and among the Polytheists, were not going to depart (from their ways) until there should come to them Clear Evidence ¾  Messenger from Allâh, rehearsing pages kept pure and Holy wherein are laws right and straight. Nor did the People of the Book make schisms, until after there came to them Clear Evidence. And they have been commanded no more than this, to worship Allâh, offering Him sincere devotion, being True (in faith); to establish regular Prayer; and to give Zakât and that is the Religion Right and Straight.” (98:5)

 “Those who disbelieve, among the People of the Book and among the Polytheists, will be in Hell-Fire, to dwell therein (for aye). They are the worst of creatures.” (98:6)

 “Those who have faith and do righteous deeds ¾  they are the best of creatures. Their reward is with Allâh: Gardens of Eternity, beneath which rivers flow; they will dwell therein forever; Allâh well pleased with them and they with Him.  That is for them who fear their Rabb and Cherisher. (98:7-8)

Allâh’s Messenger, Prophet Muhammad r is “the Clear Evidence” to the People of the Book and the Polytheists. The Prophet r died, but the Qur’ân still exists. The Qur’ân which Allâh had sent down to the Prophet r, remains to be “the Clear Evidence” to all mankind ¾  the Truth from Allâh. Believe, therefore in the Qur’ân as it is Allâh’s living miracle, which He had sent down to His Unlettered Prophet and Messenger r.  It is the Proof of the Prophet’s r universal mission ¾  to convey (to all mankind) the absolute oneness of Allâh,  Who alone deserves to be worshipped.

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