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Heri Mahbub
The Quran is undeniably a miracle. This holy book for Muslims was revealed directly by the great Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Its contents are comprehensive, covering all aspects of life on earth and in heaven.
A miracle means something extraordinary beyond human control. Like the Prophet Jesus who had miracles, he could heal the sick and raise the dead. Then the Prophet Musa was given a miracle in the form of a stick that could part the sea.
Every prophet has miracles as proof of Allah SWT's greatness. Among these miracles beyond human comprehension, why is the Quran considered the greatest miracle? Here's the explanation!
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Every religion and belief has a holy book as a guide to the lives of its followers. However, the Islamic holy book is called a miracle. The miracles of the Al-Quran can be seen from various aspects.
First, the writing is rich in beauty and uniqueness. Only the Quran uses Arabic language and script, a unique characteristic. Muslims should be proud of this unique and special character.
The second aspect of the Quran's miraculous nature is its grammar, which is striking in its style. When you recite this sacred recitation, you'll notice a certain rhythm and beautiful structure. There's even a special art to reciting it, and there are various versions.
This art of reading produces a certain melody, like a song without musical instruments. However, this doesn't change the meaning, as the pronunciation remains the same, with the length and tajweed still being recited.
The Koran as a miracle can also be seen from the density of its contents. This is clear because in one book it contains all the things in the heavens and the earth, the world of the afterlife, right from the time of creation to the news of the end of time.
The fourth aspect is the establishment of profound and comprehensive laws. The laws and regulations contained within them could not even be created by humans due to their limited intellect. God already knows human nature and has thus revealed rules for life.
These rules already contain sanctions for violations. For example, the admonition to be grateful for blessings will result in increased blessings, while disobedience will result in a painful punishment. This is found in Surah Ibrahim, verse 7.
aspect of the Quran as a miracle is its revelation of the unseen. This unseen is, of course, beyond human comprehension, and only God truly knows. Examples include destiny and eternal life after this world.
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Among all the revealed holy books such as the Bible, Zabur and Torah, why is the Koran called a miracle? There is a reason why this book is the greatest miracle, especially for the Prophet Muhammad.
It is considered the greatest miracle because it possesses material, spiritual, intellectual, and spiritual attributes. The miracles attributed to previous prophets were generally physical in nature. For example, not being burned by fire, raising the dead, speaking with animals, parting the sea, and so on.
But the Koran as a miracle came down with content that is full of a value system. Rasulullah Muhammad SAW also taught his people with sincerity and perseverance. As Allah says:
Meaning: And I do not ask for any reward for this invitation; my reward is only from the Lord of the worlds. (QS. Asy-Syu'ara' (26): 109)
The second reason is because the Quran is an eternal book that will never change. Unlike other books, which change over time.
Even after the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) death, the content and writing of each verse remained unchanged. This means that its meaning will never change in the slightest.
Its existence is also eternal, unlike the miracles of other prophets, such as Jesus' ability to raise the dead back to life. After Jesus' death, such abilities ceased.
The strong reason why the fabric of the Koran is a miracle lies in the promise of Allah SWT who guarantees its care and maintenance. "Indeed, We have sent down the Qur'an and indeed We still preserve it." (QS. Al-Hijr [15]: 9)
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The truth as a miracle and wasilah revealed to the Prophet Muhammad SAW can be proven from many things. There are many true stories that can be used as proof of the excellence of the Al-Quran .
One example of the Koran as a miracle is that the polytheists of Mecca, before the hijrah, said: "The Rum people who own the Bible have been defeated by the Persians (the Magi), so we will definitely defeat you, because you are people of the book too."
In the holy carnival, Allah SWT answers through the letter ar-Rum verses 2-3: "The Rum (Roman) kingdom in a nearby country has been defeated and then they will win again in a few years." This then became a reality a few years later.
Scientific facts also explain this evidence. Among them is the fact that stars and galaxies are constantly moving away from each other, as discovered by Edwin Hubble, an American astronomer. This discovery was made by observing the sky with a telescope in 1929.
The universe is evolving according to QS Adz-Dzaariyat. " And We built the heavens with Our might; indeed, We are expanding them " (QS adz-Dzaariyat [51]: 47). The meaning of this had been explained hundreds of years earlier.
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Captain Jacques Yves Costeau, a French oceanographer and diver, discovered proof of Surah Ar-Rahman, verses 19-20, during his underwater exploration. He discovered the existence of a freshwater river flowing between seawater without mixing, as there is a boundary between the two.
There is no doubt about the specialness and primacy of the holy books which are preserved directly by the creator. Every Muslim is obliged to believe in the fact that the Koran is the greatest miracle on earth.
And God knows best
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