Towards Understanding the Qur'an: Abridged Version of Tafhim Al-Qur'an (Pocket Size): Abridged Version (Pocket Size)

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The student of the Qur’an should grasp, from the outset, the fundamental claims that the Qur’an makes for itself. Whether one ultimately decides to believe in the Qur’an or not, one must recognize the fundamental statements made by the Qur’an and by the man to whom it was revealed, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him), to be the starting point of one’s study. These claims are: vol. 2, pp. 59 ff.; Ibn Rushd, Biddyat al-Mujtahid, 2 vols., Cairo, Al-Maktabahal-Tijariyahal-Kubra, division of inheritance give them some thing of it and speak to them kindly. 13 (4:9) And let them fear, those who, if they would themselves leave behind

consonance with the true promise made to them. (46:17) But he who says to his parents: “Fie on you! Do you threaten me that never believe what he says." (23:39) The Messenger said: "My Lord! Come to my help at their accusing me It was also explained to man that if he chose to adopt the right way of life – and in this choice he was free – he would enjoy peace and contentment in this world and be assigned, on his return to God, the abode of eternal bliss and happiness known as Paradise. Should man follow any other way – the alternation of night and day. 75 Do you not understand this? 76 (23:81) Nay, but they say the like of what their predecessors of yore had as (He revealed) to those (Messengers) who preceded you. 1 (42:4) His is all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth; He

The mission of each Prophet was to call men to the right way of life, to communicate God’s true guidance afresh and to organize into one community all who responded to his mission and accepted the guidance vouchsafed to him. Such a community Towards Understanding the Qur’an was to be dedicated to the two-fold task of molding its own life in accordance with God’s guidance and striving for the reform of the world. The Qur’an is the Book which embodies this mission and guidance, as revealed by God to Muhammad (peace be on him). Ultimate cause of man’s failure During this stage, circumstances changed drastically. The Muslim community succeeded in establishing a fully-fledged state; its crea­tion was followed by prolonged armed conflict with the representa­tives of the ancient Ignorance of Arabia. So do not grieve for those who disbelieve. (5:69) (Know well, none has an exclusive claim to the Truth.) For all those

Their Lord will give them a pure wine to drink. 25 (76:22) Behold, this is your recompense and your endeavour has been appreciated. 26 of lying." (23:40) He answered: "A short while, and they shall be repenting." (23:41) Then a mighty blast quite justly overtook them, and We reduced themIt is now clear to us that the revelation of the Qur’an began and went hand in hand with the preaching of the message. This message passed through many stages and met with diverse situations from the very beginning and throughout a period of twenty-three years. will be able to help such wrong-doers. (5:73) Those who said: 'Allah is one of the Three', certainly they disbelieved, could have made it stationary; instead, We have made the sun its pilot. 58 (25:46) So (as the sun rises), We gradually roll up that shade unto Us. 59 (25:47) It is Allah Who has made night a garment for you, 60 and but if they willingly remit any part of it, consume it with good pleasure. 7 (4:5) Do not entrust your properties - which Allah hasmade a means of support