Qur’an & Divine Guidance
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Preamble
The Holy Qur’an is the most authentic, unaltered, and eternally preserved Book revealed by Allah (SWT) to Prophet Muhammad (SA). It stands as a living miracle of his Prophethood, and as confirmation of the divine messages sent to previous prophets, including Adam, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them all). It validates the original revelations of the Torah and the Gospel, while correcting and completing them.
The true understanding of the Qur’an is inseparable from the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SA) and, after him, from his infallible progeny (Ahlul Bayt, peace be upon them), as affirmed by the unanimously accepted Hadith al-Thaqalayn. In this hadith, the Prophet (SA) declares that the Qur’an and his Ahlul Bayt (AS) will never separate—and together, they form the lasting source of Divine Guidance.
Though Muslims of all backgrounds continue to recite the Qur’an in its original Arabic, regardless of ethnicity or sect, its interpretation has often been distorted—especially when disconnected from the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (AS). The fragmentation of the Muslim ummah into sects largely stems from these misinterpretations, often promoted by unauthorized figures like Mu‘āwiyah, Ibn Taymiyyah, and others.
Proofs of the Qur’an’s Divine Authenticity
1. Scientific Insights in the Qur’an
The Holy Qur’an contains scientific truths revealed 1400 years ago, long before the emergence of modern technology or research. These include:
The stages of human embryonic development
The presence of three protective layers in a mother’s womb
The rotation and orbit of the earth and the moon
The motion of atoms and celestial bodies
Not a single scientific discovery has contradicted the Qur’an. In fact, many scientists today admit that Qur’anic insight offers valuable direction for uncovering further secrets of nature.
2. The Qur’an’s Open Challenge
Allah (SWT) issues a challenge in Surah 2:23–24:
“If you are in doubt about what We have sent down, then produce a single surah like it.”
Despite centuries of effort by both internal and external enemies of Islam, no one has ever met this challenge. All attempts to replicate the Qur’an’s style, eloquence, or depth have failed. This failure is itself a proof that the Qur’an is not manmade, but a divinely revealed text.
3. No Contradictions or Revisions
The Qur’an declares in 4:82:
“Had it been from anyone other than Allah, you would have found in it much contradiction.”
Enemies of Islam have scrutinized the Qur’an to find flaws—but have never succeeded. Why? Because the authentic interpretation of the Qur’an has always been protected by the Prophet (SA) and his infallible descendants.
A notable example:
The scholar Ishāq Kindī once believed he had found contradictions in the Qur’an.
Imam Ḥasan al-ʿAskarī (AS), the 11th Imam and successor of the Prophet (SA), sent a student to ask him: “Do you believe you understand the Qur’an exactly as Allah intended it?”
That single question humbled Ishāq Kindī, who burned his manuscript of supposed contradictions—saving the ummah from widespread misguidance.
4. Divine Counterfeit Protection: Unique Literary Structure
Allah (SWT) has safeguarded the Qur’an, as promised in Surah 15:9, by embedding within it structural and linguistic features that prevent distortion:
a) Repetition with Purpose
Human beings are forgetful. Allah (SWT) repeats key commandments at precise moments to reinforce remembrance.
b) Mathematical Balance
12 Qur’anic verses refer to the 12 Imams from the Ahlul Bayt (AS):
(2:124, 9:12, 11:17, 15:79, 17:71, 21:72, 25:74, 28:5, 28:41, 32:24, 36:12, 46:12)Word frequency in the Qur’an reflects real-world data:
Water (32 times) and earth (13 times): 71% to 29%—matching Earth’s surface ratio
Dunya (this world) and Akhirah (the hereafter): each 115 times
Man and Woman: each 24 times—signifying gender balance in Islam
c) Distinctive Linguistic Features
The word “ʿĀlamīn” (worlds/multiple galaxies) appears in the very first chapter—long before humans knew such galaxies existed.
The word “Qul” (say) appears repeatedly, commanding the Prophet (SA) to speak what was revealed—proving that he was not the author, but the conduit.
Hurūf al-Muqattaʿāt (disconnected letters) begin 29 chapters of the Qur’an. Their meaning is unknown—but they symbolize the depth of Divine wisdom, reminding us that only the Prophet and his Ahlul Bayt (AS) are qualified to interpret the Book in its entirety, as confirmed in Hadith al-Thaqalayn.
5. Allah (SWT) Identified the Teachers of the Qur’an
Allah (SWT), through the Qur’an and the Prophet (SA), clearly designated who should teach and interpret the Qur’an:
a) From the Qur’an
3:61 affirms their truthfulness
33:33 confirms their infallibility
42:23 commands love (mawaddah) for them
9:105 names Allah, the Prophet (SA), and the Mu’minīn as witnesses to our deeds. According to reliable tafsir, Mu’minīn here refers to the divinely appointed successors (A’immah) of the Prophet (SA).
Also:
Just as Hārūn was appointed as Mūsā’s successor (5:25, 7:142, 20:29–34),
And just as 12 chieftains were appointed in Bani Isra’īl (7:160),
And just as Jesus (ʿĪsā) had 12 disciples,
So too was the Prophet Muhammad (SA) given 12 successors: the Imams of the Ahlul Bayt (AS).
b) From Hadith
The Salawāt upon Muhammad and his progeny (Āl Muhammad) in every ṣalāh is a constant reminder of their divine role.
These figures are also referred to as:
Khalīfah (Caliph)
Imām (Divine Leader)
And are present one after another until misguidance is finally extinguished, upholding Allah’s Justice.