Lesser Known Details from the Holy Quran
Compiled by Dr Umar Azam
Manchester, UK
September 2008
SECTS AND DIVISIONS ARE DISAPPROVED OF
Turn you back in repentence to Him, and fear Him: establish regular prayers, and be not among those who join gods with Allah – those who split up their Religion, and become (mere) Sects, - each party rejoicing in that which is with itself.
(30: 31-32)
COMING OF AHMAD [PBUH] PROPHESIED
And remember, Jesus, the son of Mary, said: “O Children of Israel! I am the messenger of Allah (sent) to you, confirming the Law (which came) before me, and giving Glad Tidings of a Messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmed.”* But when he came to them with clear Signs, ^ they said, “This is evident sorcery!”
(61:6)
Yusuf Ali’s commentary
*’Ahmed’ or ‘Muhammad’ : the Praised One, is almost a translation of the Greek word Periclytos. In the present Gospel of John, xiv.16, xv.26 and xvi.7, the word ‘Comforter’ in the English version is for the Greek word ‘Paracletos’, which means ‘Advocate’, ‘one called to the help of another, a kind friend’ rather than ‘Comforter’. Our scholars contend that Paracletos is a corrupt reading for Peridytos, and that in the original saying of Jesus [A.S], there was a prophesy of our Holy Prophet Ahmad [Pbuh] by name. Even if we read Paraclete, it would apply to the Holy Prophet, who is ‘a Mercy for all the creatures’ (21 : 107) and ‘most kind and merciful to the Believers’ (9 : 128). See also 3 : 81
^Our Holy Prophet was foretold in many ways; and when he came, he showed forth many Clear Signs, for his whole life from beginning to end was one vast miracle. He fought and won against odds. Without learning from men he taught the highest wisdom. He melted hearts that were hard, and he strengthened hearts that were tender and required support. In all his sayings and doings men of discernment could see the workings of Allah’s hand; yet the ignorant Unbelievers called it all Sorcery! - called that unreal which became the most solid fact of human history!
GOOD COMES FROM ALLAH BUT IF WE SUFFER EVIL WE OURSELVES ARE RESPONSIBLE
Whatever good (O man!) happens to you, is from Allah; but whatever evil happens to you, is from your (own) soul.
(4:79)
FRAUD IS CONDEMNED
Woe to those that deal in fraud― (1) Those who, when they have to receive by measure from men, exact full measure. (2) But when they have to give by measure or weight to men, give less than due. (3) Do they not think that they will be called to account?― (4) On a Mighty, Day, (5) A Day when (all) mankind will stand before the Lord of the Worlds? (Surah 83; Verses 1-6)
_________________**************************************************___________________________________________________________________________________
Some Key Points from the Holy Quran
The Qur'an offers Freedom-of-Faith (10:108, 6:104, 10:99, 39:41, 11:121, 73:19, 43:88-89, 2:272, 76:29, 18:29, 42:48, 76:3, 3:20, 88:21-22, 16:82-83, etc.), Freedom-of-Religion (2:256, 109:6, 22:67-69, 42:15, 10:41, 2:139, 42:6, etc.), and Freedom-of-Freethinking (15:3, 17:84, 6:110, 10:11, 11:121, 52:45, etc.).
The Qur'an is the only non-Jewish scripture in the world where Jews have been honored and protected in so many places (2:40, 2:47-52, 2:57-58, 5:20, 5:44, 10:47, 10:90-93, 14:6, 17:2-3, 20:47-52, 20:77-80, 44:30-32, 45:16, etc.), good Jews have been praised with respect and they have also been offered salvation if they follow the true teachings of their own scriptures (2:62, 2:121-122, 3:113-115, 3:199, 5:12, 5:65-66, 5:69, 29:46, etc
The Qur'an is the only non-Christian scripture in the world where Jesus and Mary have been honoured with very high regard (3:42-55, 5:44-46, 5:110, 43:59, Chapter 19 on Mary, etc.), good Christians have been praised with respect and they have also been offered salvation if they follow the true teachings of their own scriptures (2:62, 2:121-122, 3:113-115, 3:199, 5:65-66, 5:69, 5:82, 29:46, etc
Unlike Bible that prescribes death penalty for idolatry and polytheism (Deuteronomy 17:3-5, 13:6-15; 2 Chronicles 15:13), The Qur'an doesn't have any temporal punishment for the same (22:17, 6:107-8, 22:67-69, 17:84, 49:11, 4:48).
The Qur'an strongly condemns female infanticide (16:58-59, 81:8-9, 6:137, 6:140, 6:151, 17:31).
The Qur'an strongly opposes terrorists and oppressors (4:75, 22:39-40, 9:13-14, 42:39-43, 38:28, 2:190-193). But I don't like it, as I'm a terrorist and oppressor!
The Qur'an strongly condemns unjust killing and suicide (5:32, 2:195, 4:29-30, 4:91-93, 17:31, 17:33, 6:151, 25:68, 3:21, etc.).
The Qur'an teaches self-defense and tolerance (60:7-9, 2:190, 6:107-8, 6:68, 49:11, 39:3, 16:126-128, 73:10, 19:46-47, etc
The Qur'an teaches to follow the middle and straight path (17:29, 25:67, 2:143, 23:62, 4:171, 17:9, 2:286).
The Qur'an teaches that Islam is for everyone (2:62, 22:17, 21:107, 2:111-112, 5:69, 34:28, 103:1-3, 22:67, 10:47, 35:24, 16:36, 68:52, 49:13, 4:1, 2:213, 10:19, 17:70, etc.).
The Qur'an teaches to believe in all the previous Messengers, as they represent the chain of evolution (2:1-4, 3:84, 2:285, 4:152, 37:37, etc.).
The Qur'an teaches love, mercy, kindness, and forgiveness (1:1-2, 85:14, 21:107, 60:7, 4:17, 7:199, 39:53, 16:119, 3:159, 15:85, 16:119, 19:96, 2:160, 2:163, 4:27-28, etc.).
The Qur'an gives equal status and rights to men and women (4:1, 4:7, 4:124, 3:195, 16:97, 33:35, 49:13, etc.).
The Qur'an strongly condemns priesthood and religious peddlers (2:41, 2:79, 5:44, 3:187, 9:9, 9:31, 9:34, 2:174, 12:104, etc.).
The Qur'an gives rights to orphans, needy, and widows (2:177, 2:115, 2:220, 2:240-241, 4:2, 4:8, 4:10, 4:36, 9:60, 17:26, 17:34, 93:9-10, 89:17-18, 6:152, 107:1-3, etc
The Qur'an teaches to give charity to poor and needy (2:43, 2:177, 2:277)
The Qur'an strongly forbids eating up others' property (2:188, 4:2, 4:10, 4:161, etc.).
The Qur'an strongly condemns defrauders (83:1-4, 55:7-9, 17:35, 6:152, etc.).
The Qur'an strongly discourages intoxicants and gambling (5:90-91).
The Qur'an forbids eating dead animals, ferocious animals, blood, and pork (16:115).
The Qur'an teaches not to follow feeble oath-monger, slanderer, greedy, and hinderer of the good (68:10-13, 49:11-12).
The Qur'an encourages men to give dower to women as free gift whom they marry (4:4).
The Qur'an protects women's dignity from wicked men (24:4, 24:23).
The Qur'an teaches that widow can re-marry, if she wishes (2:234-240).
The Qur'an teaches that woman can get divorce, if she wishes (2:228-232).
The Qur'an teaches that divorced woman can re-marry, if she wishes (2:229, 2:232).
The Qur'an teaches to be kind, helpful, and respectful to your parents (29:8, 17:23, 46:15, 19:14, 6:151, 4:36, 2:215, 2:83, 71:28, etc.).
The Qur'an prescribes hundred stripes as a symbol of punishment for adultery and fornication to keep the society healthy (24:2).
The Qur'an teaches cutting off the hands of the thieves to keep the society free from the criminals, if they continue their crime without any repentance and amendment (5:38-39).
The Qur'an encourages people for seeking knowledge and asking question (17:36, 39:9, 47:24, 25:33, 38:29, 17:85, 21:7, 2:215-220, etc
The Qur'an teaches not to ask those types of questions, which may cause you pain and trouble (5:101).
The Qur'an teaches not to follow conjecture (10:36, 17:36, 49:12).
The Qur'an teaches to demand for proof against unsubstantial claim (2:111, 6:143, 6:148, 10:36).
The Qur'an teaches, contrary to the superstitious belief of then Arabs, that adopted son and biological son are not the same (33:4-5).
The Qur'an teaches that majority may not be granted (6:116).
The Qur'an encourages traveling (29:20, 22:46, 6:11, 40:21, 47:10, 30:42, 3:137, etc.).
The Qur'an condemns bad magic that may fool some gullible people (2:102).
The Qur'an teaches not to practice monasticism (57:27).
The Qur'an teaches that the pre-Qur'anic people will be judged according to their scriptures (2:134, 10:47, 35:24, 16:36, 40:78, 4:164, 17:15, 62:5, 5:44, 20:133-4, etc.).
The Qur'an teaches to strive for good works (2:148).
The Qur'an offers practical Golden Rule that can be followed (2:44, 41:34, 11:88, 60:7-9, 61:2-3, 8:61
The Qur'an protects religious temples (22:40).
The Qur'an ensures justice in this world and in the hereafter (4:135, 5:8, 4:58, 57:25, 39:69-70, 40:17, 21:47, 36:54, 2:281, 7:29, 16:111, 17:13-15, 20:134-135, 4:123, etc.).
The Qur'an strongly teaches not to lie and not to mix up truth with falsehood (45:7, 2:42, 52:11-12, 3:94, 3:71, 39:3, etc.).
The Qur'an teaches to invite people to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching and to reason with them in ways that are best and most gracious (16:125).
The Qur'an teaches to argue with the People of the Book in the best way (29:46).
The Qur'an advises Muslims not to take Jews and Christians as friends and protectors (5:51).
The Qur'an teaches that God begets not, nor is He begotten (112:3, 4:171, 19:35, 10:68, 19:88-92, 5:75, etc
The Qur'an teaches that Jesus was a human (Acts 2:22; Qur'an 5:75, 25:20) and a Prophet (Matthew 21:11, Luke 24:19; Qur'an 2:87).
The Qur'an teaches not to believe in Trinity (Mark 12:29; Qur'an 4:171, 5:73),
The Qur'an teaches not to believe in Original Sin (Ezekiel 18:20; Qur'an 17:15, 6:164, 53:38
The Qur'an teaches in various ways to free the slaves that come into possession as a result of war (90:12-13, 9:60, 5:89, 2:177, 4:3, 4:25, 4:92, 24:33, 58:3, 8:67, 47:4, etc.).
The Qur'an forbids marrying one's mother, daughters, sisters, and many other close relatives (4:22-23).
The Qur'an threats to punish criminal and evil minded kafirs (unbelievers) in the hereafter (47:32, 38:28, 16:88, 47:1, 2:23-24, etc
The Qur'an has strongly condemned unjust killing and suicide (5:32, 4:29-30, 4:92-93, 17:33, 25:68, 3:21, 2:195, etc.).
The Qur'an encourages both men and women to be modest and chaste (7:26-28, 24:30-31, 33:59, 2:268, 17:32, etc.).
The Qur'an allows man to have mutual sex with slave girls (23:5-7, 70:29-31), if he wishes, and of course not by force (24:33, 4:36), that he holds temporarily for their protection
The Qur'an teaches to have faith (conviction) in the unseen God (2:3, 112:1-4, 67:12, 36:11, 42:51, etc.).
The Qur'an invites people from the depth of Darkness into Light (14:1, 57:9).
The Qur'an promises eternal peace and salvation in the hereafter (85:11, 4:122, 14:23, 19:60-61, 32:19, 2:25, 2:112, 16:97, 4:124, etc.).
Courtesy of [email protected]