The Qur’an An Abiding Wonder
The Qur’an —The Prophet’s Miracle
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THE QUR’AN — THE PROPHET’S
MIRACLE
Every Prophet is given a miracle – a sign. The
miracle of the Prophet of Islam is the Qur’an. The
prophethood of Muhammad, on whom be peace,
was to be valid until the Last Day. It was imperative,
therefore, that his miracle also be one which would
last for all time. The Qur’an was, therefore, assigned
to the Prophet as his everlasting miracle.
The Prophet’s opponents demanded miracles, such
as those performed by previous prophets, but the
Qur’an stated clearly that such miracles would not
be forthcoming. (17:59) The Qur’an even had this to
say to the Prophet:
If you find their aversion hard to bear (and
would like to show them a miracle), seek if
you can a burrow in the earth or ladder to the
sky by which you may bring them a sign. Had
God pleased, He would have given them
guidance, one and all. Do not be ignorant
then. (6:35)
