INTRODUCTION

  The primary religious source of Islam is the Quran, sometimes written as the Qur’an. ALLAH (SWT) sent revelations to the Holy Prophets (pbuh), which later assembled into the Holy Quran. It is the actual message of God that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) brought to humanity. STRUCTURE There are a total of 114 Surahs or chapters in the Holy Quran. The long Surahs are in the beginning while the shorter Surahs are in the end part. There are more verses, or ayahs, within each surah. UNIQUE LANGUAGE The Quran is written in Arabic, no one has been able to replicate its unique and exquisite style. This demonstrates that it’s a truly remarkable book. The Quran is simple to grasp even if it is written in a unique style. Because of its simplicity and clarity, people can learn and understand it easily. The Quran’s verses are composed in a catchy style, making them simple to memorize. Because of this, its message is retained for future generations.

SCIENTIFIC ACCURACY

The Quran talks about human bodies and things that happen in nature. These match with what scientists have found out now. Even though it was revealed more than 1,400 years ago. This shows the Quran was revealed by the creature of this universe.

EMBRYOLOGY

There are detailed descriptions of all phases of embryonic development in the Quran. Additionally, it includes those which occur outside of the womb. These descriptions were published more than 1,400 years ago. However, it described things about embryos just as accurately as what scientists have discovered today.

OCEANOGRAPHY

The Quran refers to barriers that keep water from mingling across bodies of water. This is consistent with scientific knowledge. Modern science also believes oceans and seas have separate borders due to varying salinities and densities.

FINGERPRINTS

The Quran refers to the uniqueness of each person’s fingerprints. This today is a well-established scientific fact that is applied in forensic investigations.

WATER CYCLE

The concept of the water cycle is also explained in the Holy Quran. The water cycle is now a part of Science but was explained in the Holy Quran centuries ago.

CREATION FROM DUST

The Quran says very clearly that humans were created from dust or clay. It is also consistent with scientific theories. Scientists around the world now accept this fact.

DO MUSLIMS BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?

Indeed, Muslims believe in miracles. Miracles are frequently connected to prophets and messengers in Islam. They are interpreted as manifestations of Allah’s (God’s) might and presence. The following are salient aspects of Islamic miracles

Prophetic Miracles

Allah bestowed miracles on prophets and messengers. This includes Adam, Noah, Abraham, Mosa, Eesa, and Muhammad (peace be upon them). These miracles took different forms depending on the circumstances of that time.

Role of Miracles in Prophethood

Miracles demonstrated the prophets’ divine power and their relationship to Allah. It played a crucial role in their prophetic ministry. They were frequently carried out in reaction to disputes. Those miracles were proof that the prophets’ assertions were true. Nature of Miracles In Islam, there are many different kinds of miracles. Curing the sick, raising the dead, separating the sea, releasing water from dry ground, and getting revelations from God are a few of them. Following are some of the miracles given by ALLAH (SWT) to different Prophets:
  • MUSA AND PARTING OF SEA One of the most well-known miracles recorded in the Quran is the dividing of the sea. This miracle spared Hazrat Musa (AS) and the Israelites from Pharaoh’s pursuing army. Allah told Hazrat Musa (AS) to hit the sea with his stick. When he did, the sea split into two parts. This made a safe path for the Israelites to walk through without getting wet.
Surah Ash-Shu’ara (26:63) – “Then We inspired to Musa, ‘Strike with your stick the sea,’ and it parted, and each portion was like a great towering mountain.”

  • Isa (AS) and Healing the Ill

Hazrat Eesa (AS) performed several miracles with Allah’s permission. This includes healing the ill and reviving the dead.

  • Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the Splitting of the Moon

The Holy Prophet (PBUH) was also blessed with numerous miracles. Splitting of the moon is one of them. The moon reportedly split into two separate halves in answer to the Quraysh’s call for a miracle

CONCLUSION

The Quran is the word of God revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the Angel Gabriel. Muslims highly value it. They see it as their ultimate guide. It gives them direction, knowledge, and spiritual strength. The Quran talks about faith, morality, ethics, and justice. It’s not just a book, it’s a timeless message for all humanity.