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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

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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.



““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

http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/http://criteriaforaholybook-quran.blogspot.com/TO VIEW ON BLOGTO VIEW ON BLOG



INTRODUCTION AND INTRODUCTION AND A BRIEF BACKGROUNDA BRIEF BACKGROUND


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!!……?


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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# 1# 1


““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))

““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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# 2# 2

“ “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))


“ “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))


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.


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.


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:.


““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))


“And no question do they bring to thee but We

reveal to thee the Truth and the explanation thereof”

(Qur’an: al-Furqan : 33)



If they say: “Muhammad wrote it !”If they say: “Muhammad wrote it !”

If they say: “Muhammad wrote it !”If they say: “Muhammad wrote it !”


[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?”


““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?”


If they say: “Why an Arabic Qur’an?If they say: “Why an Arabic Qur’an?


“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?


““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 !”


““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!”


““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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# 3# 3

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))


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.


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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# 4# 4

“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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# 5# 5


““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;



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;




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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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;




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.


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))


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.

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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))


“ “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))


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.


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.


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.


“ “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)


“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)


““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

create.” (create.” (Qur’an : al- Mu’minun : 23:12-15Qur’an : al- Mu’minun : 23:12-15))All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

““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))


““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.”


74

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.

THE CRITERIA


# 8# 8

““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))



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.


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)


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



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.


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.


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.

THE CRITERIA


# 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.


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:


“(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)


“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)


“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)


“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.

THE CRITERIA


# 10# 10

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.


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.


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:


“ “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).).


“ “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).).


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.


“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

THE CRITERIA


claims to be from God;

And which could not be produced by any

who tries;

And contains absolute principles;

And does not contain discrepancies;


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;

And some of its data compatible with And some of its data compatible with

scientific research;scientific research;All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

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.


WHAT MUST BE

YOUR VERDICT OR

CONCLUSION?


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)


113

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 )


“I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you

(O Moses) from amongst their brethren …”


115

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


116

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).).



117

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))””



118

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.



119

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.)



120

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).).



121

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.



122

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.



123

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.



124

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.



“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)


“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)



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))


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))


THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:


“ “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 ...”




““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))



““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


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))


“ “ ... 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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