5.21 Who Brings Revelation To Mohammed

The Sword of Intellect
Book - 5
Who brings revelation to Mohammed?
Mohammed Fareeduddin Siddique

Book Number: 5 Document number: 5.21 Dated Updated: 26th May 2004.
[Who brings revelation to Mohammed s.a.w]

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Mr. Know-it-all thinks he has found contradictions in Quran. Who brings the revelation from Allah to Muhammad? The ANGEL Gabriel [2:97], or the Holy Spirit [16:102]? The new revelation confirms the old [2:97] or substitutes it [16:101]? The Qur'an is PURE Arabic [16:103] but there are numerous foreign, non-Arabic words in it. Let me first show our Mr. Know-it-all the Verbatim of what he has quoted. QUR'AN CHAPTER 2: AL-BAQARA 097-098 Say: Whoever is an enemy to Gabriel101for he brings down the revelation) to thy heart by Allah's will, a confirmation of what went before, and guidance and glad tidings for those who believe, Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and messengers, to Gabriel and Michael, Lo! Allah is an enemy to those who reject Faith. QUR'AN CHAPTER 16: AN-NAHL, 102 YUSUFALI: Say, the Holy Spirit2141 has brought the revelation from thy Lord in Truth, in order to strengthen those who believe2142, and as a Guide and Glad Tidings to Muslims. QUR'AN CHAPTER 016.101 YUSUFALI: When We substitute one revelation2140 for another, and Allah knows best what He reveals (in stages), they say, "Thou art but a forger": but most of them understand not. QUR'AN CHAPTER 016.103 YUSUFALI: We know indeed that they say, "It is a man that teaches him." The tongue of him they wickedly point to is notably foreign, and this is clear2143 Arabic tongue. [Please see the Commentary of the English translator Shk. Yousuf Ali and Syed Ala Mawdudi at the end of this paper.] The first question of who brings the message to Mohammed s.a.w The answer is very clear and simple, the message is brought by the Arch Angel Jibraeel [Gabriel] whose title is also Ruh Al Quddus the mighty spirit. The actual word used in this verse was the Arabic word "Muhaimin" which has English equivalent as "Guardian / warden / overseer / watcher / protector." The job of a warden is to watch the actions of those he has been charged to observe, permitting legal words and deeds and correcting illegal ones. This is indeed the job of the Qur'an, namely, to shift out the human tampering in the Bible and only leave the original teachings of God. The closest English equivalent to this Arabic word in my estimation is "warden" or the similar one chosen by Gary Miller, namely "quality control." For this reason, Muhammad (s.a.w) commanded the Muslims to accept only that which is verified by the Qur'an recognizing it as authentic and to reject that which contradicts the Qur'an recognizing it as a later outgrowth of Church tampering. Further, the original Arabic does not say "pure Arabic" rather; it says "clear Arabic." The actual words are: "wa hatha lisanun arabiyyun mubeen" or "and this is a clear Arabic tongue." This verse was revealed regarding a man by the name of Jabr al-Roomi. When he passed through the land the polytheists quickly jumped at the opportunity to claim that he was the one who was teaching Muhammad the Qur'an and this is why they could not replicate it, since this man was a foreigner with a different background and culture. God
Page 2 of 6 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER: This document in not intended to hurt any sects religious, emotional feelings. Any thing that is written by a human being is susceptible to errors (like the present day Bible). If there is any truth in this paper, then it is from Allh [ ,] the typo errors (if any) are from myself, Allh [ ] forgive me for my human / typo errors. I can be contacted at mailto:author@fareedsiddique.com. I will be happy to clarify any doubts from my Christian friends in particular and all others in general. Fareed Siddique

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replied in these verses that if this claim were true then the Qur'an would not have been revealed in "clear Arabic" since that man had a very heavy foreign accent and could in no way produce such a work. Finally, as for the claim of our Mr. Know-it-all that Arabic contains non-Arabic words in it, then that depends entirely on the criteria used to judge what is or isn't "Arabic." In English we find such words as "Algebra" which is corruption of the Arabic word "Al-Jabr," (Arabic: "the re-unification") a Muslim science which the West adopted by way of Italy. However, this does not mean that "Algebra" is not an English word. It has been assimilated into the language and is in this age considered to be an authentic part of it. Similarly, words such as "bordello" were transmitted from German (borde) to French (Bordel) to Italian (bordello) and finally to English. So does this mean that this word should not be included in an "English" dictionary or a French or German one? Through usage and acceptance foreign words are subjected to cultural assimilation till they slowly cease to be "foreign words" any more becoming an authentic part of the host language. This is especially the case with regard to countries such as the USA which are "melting pots" of numerous cultures, languages, and traditions. There are many other examples in the English language such as "Bouquet" from the French "Bosquet," itself adopted from the German "Bosc" forest. Once again, the examples number literally in the hundreds. This is also how a few words of non-Arabic origin were later assimilated over the centuries into the Arabic language until after a number of centuries they came to be regarded as "Arabic." Such examples are quite few and far between when compared to English since the Arabian peninsula was so barren, harsh and desolate a land that there never was any real reason for anyone to migrate to it, and thus, this inhospitality of the climate and land contributed greatly towards the preservation of the purity of the language called as Arabic. After the common sense reasoning, as shown above, let us have a look at the commentary of the translator Shk. Yousuf Ali, which shall clear the doubts from the mindsets of our Mr. Know-it-all Inshallah: Foot-note 101: A party of the Jews in the time of Prophet Mohammed s.a.w ridiculed the Muslim belief that Gabriel brought down the revelation to Prophet Mohammed s.a.w. Michael was called in their books the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: (Daniel. Xii.1). The vision of Gabriel inspired fear (Daniel. Viii.16.17). But this pretense that Michael was there friend and Gabriel their enemies was merely a manifestation of their un-belief in Angels, Apostles, God himself: and such unbelief could not win the love of God. In any case it was disingenuous to say that their belief in one angel and not in another. Prophet Mohammed s.a.w inspiration was through visions of Gabriel. Prophet Mohammed s.a.w had been helped to the highest spiritual light, and the message he delivered and his spotless integrity and exemplary life were manifest signs which everyone could understand except those who were obstinate and perverse. Besides, the verses of the Quran were in themselves reasonable and clear. Foot-note 2140: See ii. 106 and n. 107, the doctrine of progressive revelation from age to age and time to time does not mean that Gods fundamental law changes. It is not fair to

________________________________________________________________________ charge a man of God with forgery because the message as revealed to him is in a different form from that revealed before, when the core of truth is same, for it comes from God..
Foot-note 107: The word which I have translated by the word revelation is ayat. See C. 41 and n. 15. It is not only used for verses of Quran, but in a general sense for Gods revelation, as it ii.30 and for other signs of God in history or nature, or miracles, as in ii.61. It has been used for human signs and tokens of wonder, as for example, the monuments or landmarks built by ancient people of AD (xxvi. 128). What is the meaning? If we take in a general sense, it means that Gods message from age to age is always the same, but that its form may differ according to the needs and exigencies of time. That from was different as given to Moses and then to Jesus and then to Mohammad. Some commentators apply it also to the ayah of the Quran. There is nothing derogatory in this if we believe in progressive revelation. In iii. 7 we are told distinctly about the Quran, that some of its verses as ii. 115 as if it were abrogated by ii. 144 about the Qibla, we turn to the Qibla, but we do not believe God is only in one place. He is everywhere. See second note to ii.144.
There may be express abrogation, or there may be causing or permitting to forget. How many good or wise institutions gradually become obsolete by afflux of time? Then there is a gradual process of disuse or forgetting in evolution. This does not mean that eternal principles change. It is only a sign of Gods infinite Power that His creation should take so many forms and shapes not only in the material world but in the world of mans thoughts and expressions
Foot-note 2141: The title of Angel Gabriel. Through whom the revelations came down. Foot-note 2142: The people of the book, if they had true faith, were themselves strengthened in their faith and cleared of their doubts and difficulties by the revelation brought by Prophet Mohammed s.a.w: and all weather people of the book or not who came within the fold of Islam, found the Quran a guide and a gospel, i.e. a substitute for the Mosaic Law and for the Christian Gospel, which had both been corrupted. Foot-note 2143: The wicked attribute to men of God just such motives and springs of action as they themselves would be guilty of in such circumstances. The Pagans and those who were hostile to the revelation of God in Islam could not and cannot understand how such wonderful words could flow from the tounge of the Holy Prophet Mohammed s.a.w. They must needs postulate some human teachers. Unfortunately for their postulates, any possible human teacher they could think of would be poor in Arabic speech if he had all the knowledge that the Quran reveals of previous revelations. Apart from that, even the most eloquent Arab could not, and cannot, produce anything of the eloquence, width, and depth of Quranic teaching, as is evident every verse of the book.
Syed Abdul Ala Mawdudis Commentary for Surah (#16) AN-NAHL

The name, An-Nahl, of this Surah has been taken from v. 68. This is merely to distinguish it from other Surahs.

________________________________________________________________________ Period of Revelation: The following internal evidence shows that this Surah was revealed during the last Makkan stage of Prophethood: V. 41 clearly shows that persecution had forced some Muslims to emigrate to Habash before the revelation of this Surah. It is evident from v. 106 that at that time the persecution of the Muslims were at its height. Therefore a problem had arisen in regard to the utterance of a blasphemous word, without actual disbelief, under unbearable conditions. The problem was that if one did so how he should be treated. VV. 112-114 clearly refers to the end of seven year famine that had struck Makkah some years after the appointment of the Holy Prophet as Allahs Messenger. There is a reference to V 116 of this Surah in VI: 145, and v. 118 of this Surah contains a reference to VI: 146. This is a proof that both these Surahs (VI and XVI) were sent down in the same period. The general style of the Surah also supports the view that this was revealed during the last stage at Makkah. Central Theme All the topics of the Surah revolve round different aspects of the Message, ie., refutation of shirk, proof of Tauhid, and warning of the consequences of the rejection of and opposition and antagonism to the Message. Topics of Discussion The very first verse gives direct and strict warning to those who were rejecting the Message outright, as if to say, "Allah's decision has already been made concerning your rejection of the Message. Why are you then clamoring for hastening it? Why don't you make use of the respite that is being given to you!" And this was exactly what the disbelievers of Makkah needed at the time of the revelation of this Surah. For they challenged the Holy Prophet over and over again: "Why don't you bring that scourge with which you have been threatening us! For we have not only rejected your Message but have been openly opposing it for a long time." Such a challenge had become a byword with them, which they frequently repeated as a clear proof that Muhammad (Allah's peace be upon him) was not a true Prophet. Immediately after these warnings they have been admonished to give up shirk, for this false creed was the main obstacle in the way of the Message. Then the following topics come over and over again, one after the other: Very convincing proofs of Tauhid and refutation of shirk have been based on the plain signs in the universe and in man's own self. The objections of the disbelievers have been answered, their arguments refuted, their doubts removed and their false pretexts exposed. Warnings have given of the consequences of persistence in false ways and antagonism to the Message. The moral changes which the Message of the Holy Prophet aims to bring practically in human life have been presented briefly in an appealing manner. The mushriks have been told that belief in Allah, which they also professed, demanded that it should not be confined merely to lip service, but this creed should take a definite

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Is there anybody out there, after reading the above explanations, from the common sense reasoning, and the background of the Surah, still insists on whatever the disease his / her heart has been developing against Quran? There are no errors or contradictions in the Quran, but in the mindsets of the Pauline attackers. If you have a look carefully at the discussion I have put-up so far, not a single speck of contradiction were the Pauline flocks able to show me, I am just another normal Muslim on the roads folks, I am not a academic Islamic Scholar, I just want common sense and good reasoning, commodity that is seldom found in the blinded Christian flocks. O my Learned Christian readers and Mr. Know-it-all, do you really want shirk of Saul of Tarsus in your lives? Would you take man-made lies instead of truth in your lives? Do you have any sense of reason? Do they have any thinking-heads? Does God stop you from thinking reasonably? Or would you like to regret in the hereafter. They will say, "If only we had really listened and used our intellect, we would not have been Companions of the Blaze." (Noble Quran, Surat al-Mulk: 10) or would the followers of St. Paul like to regret! O Mr. Know-it-all ! Respond to your Lord before a Day comes from Allah [,] which cannot be turned back. On that Day you will have no hiding-place and no means of denial. (Noble Quran, Surat ash-Shura: 47) I invite you, O my Christian readers, to use your intellect and be a true believer, a truthful submitter to your God Allah [ .] May Allah [ ] bestow upon you his mercy and help you understand the fallacies of the Christian Pauline religion of Saul of Tarus...Ameen, ya Rabbiziljalaal. Allah [ ] makes it very evident for you "W e shall show them Our signs on the horizons and within themselves until it will become clear to them that it is the Truth. Does it not suffice that your Lord is Witness over all things?" The noble Qur'an, Fussilat (41):53. "Verily! this Qur'an guides to that which is most upright, and gives glad tidings to the believers who work deeds of righteousness that theirs will be a great reward" The noble Qur'an, Al-Isra (17):9 Sadakhallah alazeem. Color codes in this document: Red italics are the words of the present day bible KJV / RSV. Blue italics are the Holy verses of Quran Al-Kareem, Translations by Yousuf Ali / M. Pickthal. Normal blacks are my words, bolded emphases are added from my side. In this paper I am referring the name of the Author of the Anti-Muslim web sites as Mr. Know-it-all for the sole purpose of ease of my readers understanding.

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The Sword of Intellect

Who brings revelation to Mohammed?

Mohammed Fareeduddin Siddique

[Who brings revelation to Mohammed s.a.w]

[Who brings revelation to Mohammed s.a.w]

[Who brings revelation to Mohammed s.a.w]

Syed Abdul Ala Mawdudis Commentary for Surah (#16) AN-NAHL

[Who brings revelation to Mohammed s.a.w]

[Who brings revelation to Mohammed s.a.w]

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