بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Allâh Challenges Those Who Do Not Believe in His Book
Allâh Challenges Those Who Do Not Believe in His Book
Those who do not believe in the Qur’ân are invited to reflect upon the veracity of the Qur’ânic verses already quoted.
The tone and style of the verses, unique and magnificent as they are, manifest Allâh’s supremacy over all. Indeed, no one is like Him.
Those who do not believe in the Book of Allâh are challenged to find an error in it.
See if they can any; and also see if they can produce a Surah (chapter) like it. Allâh addresses them:
And if you are in doubt as to what We have revealed from time to time to Our servant, then produce a Surah like thereunto; and call your witnesses or helpers (if they are any) besides Allâh, if you are truthful. But if you cannot ¾ and of surety you cannot ¾ then fear the Fire whose fuel is Men and Stones ¾ which is prepared for those who reject Faith.” (2:23-24)
“Say: ‘If the whole of mankind and Jinn were to gather together to produce the like of this Qur’ân they could not produce the like thereof, even if they backed up each other with help and support.” (17:88)
Allâh challenges those who claim that Prophet Muhammad r forged the Qur’ân, to produce a Surah like any of the Qur’ânic chapters. Likewise, He warns them of the grievous penalty that awaits them in the Hereafter for their falsehood. Allâh says:
“Or do they say, ‘He forged it’? Say: ‘Bring then a Surah like unto it, and call (to your aid) anyone you can, besides Allâh, if it be you speak the truth!’ Nay, they charged with falsehood that whose knowledge they cannot compass, even before the interpretation thereof has reached them. Thus did those before them make charges of falsehood; but see what was the end of those who did wrong!” (10:38, 39)
Or they may say, ‘He forged it.’ Say, ‘Bring you then ten Surahs forged, like unto it, and call (to your aid) whomsoever you can, other than Allâh! If you speak the truth! If then they (your false Gods) answer not your (call) know that this Revelation is sent down (replete) with the knowledge of Allâh, and that there is no God but He! Will you even then submit (to Islâm)?’ Those who desire the life of the Present and its glitter ¾ to them We shall pay (the price of) their deeds therein ¾ without diminution. They are those for whom there is nothing in the Hereafter but the Fire. Vain are the designs they frame therein, and of no effect are the deeds that they do!” (11:13-16)
Centuries have passed after the revelation of the Qur’ân; yet, until now no one has ever produced a Surah like unto the Qur’ân. This gives us clear proof that, verily, the Qur’ân is the True Word of the Almighty. It is, indeed, the Book in Truth from Allâh (42:17). It is part of Allâh’s mercy that He enjoins the Unbelievers to understand (21:10 and 47:24), ponder (4:82 and 23:68) and contemplate on His Divine Book in order that they may receive admonition (38:29). For your own guidance and salvation, you must, therefore, believe that that Qur’ân is indeed the divine Message from Allâh, the God of all mankind.
The tone and style of the verses, unique and magnificent as they are, manifest Allâh’s supremacy over all. Indeed, no one is like Him.
Those who do not believe in the Book of Allâh are challenged to find an error in it.
See if they can any; and also see if they can produce a Surah (chapter) like it. Allâh addresses them:
And if you are in doubt as to what We have revealed from time to time to Our servant, then produce a Surah like thereunto; and call your witnesses or helpers (if they are any) besides Allâh, if you are truthful. But if you cannot ¾ and of surety you cannot ¾ then fear the Fire whose fuel is Men and Stones ¾ which is prepared for those who reject Faith.” (2:23-24)
“Say: ‘If the whole of mankind and Jinn were to gather together to produce the like of this Qur’ân they could not produce the like thereof, even if they backed up each other with help and support.” (17:88)
Allâh challenges those who claim that Prophet Muhammad r forged the Qur’ân, to produce a Surah like any of the Qur’ânic chapters. Likewise, He warns them of the grievous penalty that awaits them in the Hereafter for their falsehood. Allâh says:
“Or do they say, ‘He forged it’? Say: ‘Bring then a Surah like unto it, and call (to your aid) anyone you can, besides Allâh, if it be you speak the truth!’ Nay, they charged with falsehood that whose knowledge they cannot compass, even before the interpretation thereof has reached them. Thus did those before them make charges of falsehood; but see what was the end of those who did wrong!” (10:38, 39)
Or they may say, ‘He forged it.’ Say, ‘Bring you then ten Surahs forged, like unto it, and call (to your aid) whomsoever you can, other than Allâh! If you speak the truth! If then they (your false Gods) answer not your (call) know that this Revelation is sent down (replete) with the knowledge of Allâh, and that there is no God but He! Will you even then submit (to Islâm)?’ Those who desire the life of the Present and its glitter ¾ to them We shall pay (the price of) their deeds therein ¾ without diminution. They are those for whom there is nothing in the Hereafter but the Fire. Vain are the designs they frame therein, and of no effect are the deeds that they do!” (11:13-16)
Centuries have passed after the revelation of the Qur’ân; yet, until now no one has ever produced a Surah like unto the Qur’ân. This gives us clear proof that, verily, the Qur’ân is the True Word of the Almighty. It is, indeed, the Book in Truth from Allâh (42:17). It is part of Allâh’s mercy that He enjoins the Unbelievers to understand (21:10 and 47:24), ponder (4:82 and 23:68) and contemplate on His Divine Book in order that they may receive admonition (38:29). For your own guidance and salvation, you must, therefore, believe that that Qur’ân is indeed the divine Message from Allâh, the God of all mankind.
