The Qur’an: A Message to Entire Humanity
The Qur’anic appeal overwhelms the spirits and makes people to affirm the faith to it, because it puts forth quiet moderate path of life, assuming success in both worlds.
By Shafiur Rahman Qasmi
The Qur’an has unmatched attraction in it as it outlines the basic tenets of religion and the principles of ethics. It’s not just about a set of rulings and facts; but beyond that, there is a lesson for whole life pointed out in every single verse of the holy book. The Qur’an focuses on building a firm foundation and nurtures the faith and spirituality strengthening it in the hearts of the readers. It’s a certain fact that the Qur’an provides people with overwhelming comfort and encouragement, when they face challenges in life, as it’s the ultimate universe solution revealed by Devine Power.
The Qur’an has not just served as a solution ever since it was revealed, but also it will remain the same till the last day of the world. Therefore there are verses whose meanings are actually driven from the previous laws and scriptures. Though some of those rites and practices are null and void now, while most of others are affirmed relevant based on Divine wisdom. The Qur’an itself says:
“There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Never was the Qur’an a narration invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who believe.” (Surah Yusuf: 111)
It means that the stories and the facts mentioned in the Qur’an have lessons and guidance of life for those who have sound minds and provide explanations for people for every event, required in all aspects of spiritual, psychological, social and economical needs.
Another aspect of the Qur’an that indicates its uniqueness and extraordinary nature is the remarkable and inexhaustible attraction that it exerts. There are more than one stories of the captivating sounds of the recitation of the Qur’an which left impression on hearts and minds and transformed the souls to accept the truth. The Qur’an says:
“And when they hear what has been sent down to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflow with tears, because of the truth they recognize.” They say, “Our Lord we believe; so do You write us down among the witnesses.” (5:83)
The Qur’anic appeal overwhelms the spirits and makes people to affirm the faith to it, because it puts forth quiet moderate path of life, assuming success in both worlds.
