Those to whom We gave the Scripture recognize him ˹to be a true prophet˺ as they recognize their own children. Those who have ruined themselves will never believe.
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The Qur’anic verses about the previous nations recognizing the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as they recognized their own sons—such as:
'Those to whom We gave the Scripture know him as they know their own sons. But indeed, a party of them conceals the truth while they know [it].' (Qur’an 2:146)
—reveal a timeless truth about human nature and the struggles of indecision. These verses draw a picture of hearts that can see the ligh...See more
Introduction to the Sections 1-5: Allah created the heaven and earth but the non-believers call others equal to Allah: * 1-3 Praise to the Almighty and Omniscient creator * 4-5 The willful disbelief of the Makkan infidels.
6 - 11: Allah’s punishment came upon those who denied the truth: * 7-9 If Allah had sent a written Book and an angel with it the unbelievers still would not have believed * 10-11 Previous nations were punished for their disbe...See more
Basic Themes: 1. Unity of Allah is the reality in this universe. 2. Polytheism has no foundation. 3. Prophet Ibrahim -peace be upon him- preached Tawhid. Other Prophets also gave the same message. 4. Allah's judgment will come and the truth will prevail. 5. Allah gives right the guidance about food and other matters of life. 6. The will of Allah (He guide those that seek guidance and mislead those that seek misguidance)
* 6th Surah according to the arrangement of the Qur'an; 55th according to the order of revelation. * Verses: 165 verses . * It was revealed in Makkah about 1 or 2 years before the Hijrah. * High emphasis on Tawhid (Creed). It contains basic principles of Tawhid. It gives beautiful description of Allah's creative power. It criticizes Shirk and its manifestations.