When it is recited to them, they declare, “We believe in it. This is definitely the truth from our Lord. We had already submitted1 ˹even˺ before this.”
What an encouragement to the sincere believers among the people of the book! Those who truly loved Prophets Issa, Musa, and Ibrahim, Those who did not allow the social pressures and norms to distract them from doing what pleases Allah SWT. and to reward them for their sacrifices, Allah SWT promises in this Ayah that He will reward them twice: Once for their belief in the earlier prophet, like prophet...
6 years ago · Referencing Ayah 10:38, 2:23, 28:49-57, 45:23
Other places in the Quran (in surat Baqara and Yunus), the quraysh, a people that prided themselves on mastery of language and poetry, are challenged to bring scripture. It's a rhetorical challenge because obviously, scripture is only from Allah. They could never produce the likes of it. The awe even the idolators had at the Quran is easily understood by their propaganda campaign: they begin by calling the Prophet (saw) a poet, but realize the wo...