Rays of Faith Chapter 3: Belief in Allah's Books

Study Notes

Belief in Allah’s Books is a fundamental pillar of Eeman, essential for being a true believer.
Believers must accept previously revealed scriptures, including:
- Scriptures of Ibraheem and Moosa, referenced in Quran 87:18-19.
- The Zaboor, granted to Dawood (David), mentioned in Quran 17:55.
- The Tawraah (Torah), sent to Moosa (Moses) containing guidance and light per Quran 5:44.
- The Injeel (Gospel), revealed to 'Eesa (Jesus) as noted in Quran 57:27.
Other scriptures exist, though not all are named or counted.
Previous messengers, despite their miracles and proofs, were sometimes rejected, as noted in Quran 2:255.
The Quran was revealed over 23 years, initially organized into chapters during the Prophet’s (PBUH) lifetime.

The Quran was not compiled into a single book during the Prophet's (PBUH) life; instead, chapters and verses were organized with guidance from the angel Jibreel.
After the Prophet's death, the Quran was collected during Abu Bakr's caliphate, ensuring a standardized order due to varying arrangements among companions.
Zayd ibn Thabit (RA) was appointed to lead the compilation process with strict conditions:
- Verses had to be widely memorized by companions.
- Must exist in written form.
- Each verse needed confirmation from at least two witnesses who heard it directly from the Prophet (PBUH).

The Quran was revealed in pure Arabic and in seven dialects to facilitate understanding among Arabs.
Only the dialect of the Quraish was officially preserved for non-Arab followers to avoid confusion.
Certain words in the Quran are not purely Arabic, including names (e.g., Ibraheem) and foreign terms.

The Quran is referred to by multiple names and has various descriptions in sacred texts.
It serves as guidance, mercy, and healing for believers, addressing the diseases of ignorance and doubt.

Belief encompasses all messengers of Allah, regardless of whether they are named or not.
Quranic verses emphasize the humanity of messengers, as seen in Quran 3:144 and 25:20, acknowledging they ate and lived among people.
No messengers were sent from the jinn to humans, and the Prophet (PBUH) was tasked with conveying the message to both human and jinn audiences.

Allah specifically chose prophets (Mustafawn), signifying that prophethood cannot be attained solely through effort as stipulated in Quran 38:47.
Prophets were granted miracles (Mu'jizah) to support their messages, though proof alone does not guarantee belief.
Notable miracles include:
- Ibraheem (AWS) surviving a fire without injury.
- Hud (AWS) challenging his people without harm.

Revelation serves to guide humanity, restore justice, and prevent corruption, supported by the statement in Quran 57:25.
It aims to correct rights and relationships among people, guiding them towards righteousness and mercy.