The Qur’an An Abiding Wonder
Qur’an: The Voice of God
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those who accepted the message later showed some
weakness, he was able immediately to bring them
to book to reform them.
Moreover, the Qur’an formulated rules for war and
peace, and laid down principles for education and
guidance. It gave solace to its adherents in times of
adversity and, when they ultimately triumphed, it
provided the legal framework on which society
could be built anew. Twenty-three years elapsed
between the beginning and the conclusion. At every
stage during this period Almighty God, Light of the
World,
sent guidance in the form of
commandments for mankind. These guidelines
were later compiled, in accordance with His plan, in
a particular sequence. It is this collection which is
called the Qur’an.
The Qur’an is the most authentic record of the True
Call, raised in Arabia by the Final Prophet, who was
guided right throughout his prophethood by God
Himself. It is a collection of divine instructions,
issued for the guidance of this movement at
different times over nearly a quarter of a century.
But the Qur’an is not merely a historical record. It is
