Jesus According to Quran

Jesus (AS) is held highly in honor both in this world and hereafter by all Muslims, Christians and Jews. There is no clear indication of the year of birth of Jesus (AS) in Christian gospels. The true religion brought by him also exists today but in name only. His followers have forgotten the teachings of true Christianity. The same is the case with book revealed on Jesus (AS) which was altered and tempered through the passage of time for worldly gains.

As we can not get any authentic information about Jesus (AS) from Christian scripts, the only authentic source of knowledge about Jesus (AS) is Quran. Allah Almighty promised Quran to be uncorrupted till Day of Judgment. Quran gives true information about the birth, life, encounters of Jesus (AS) with other people and many other topics about him. Quran also give details about the effort by Jesus (AS) to invite people to true faith. As he said to people,

“I come confirming the Torah I find already there, and to make lawful for you some of what was previously forbidden to you. I have brought you a Sign from your Lord. So heed God and obey me. God is my Lord and your Lord so worship Him. That is a straight path. (Quran 3:50-51)”

Only a limited number of people answered his call and became his followers. Jesus (AS) performed great miracles to invite people to Allah and always said that these miracles are by will of Allah Almighty. Despite obstacles the number of his followers rose slowly and preached faith in all over land. He preached oneness of Allah like all prophets. His opponents, the disbelievers, on the other hand plotted against him. After continues schemes of harming Jesus (AS) by his opponents, Allah Almighty recalled Jesus (AS) to Himself only to send him back to restore peace and rule of Allah Almighty on earth before Day of Judgment.

Interesting Mathematical Facts in Quran

The Holy Book of Quran is a divine revelation of Allah Almighty on Prophet Muhammad (SAW) for the guidance of humanity. There are a lot of facts and secrets of life hidden in Quran. Only a true believer with an attentive eye can see and examine these secrets. There is a majority of people who claim to be faithful believers but they do not believe that the Holy Book contains all the answers and facts about life. They do not consider Quran as their true guide. In fact they believe that the Holy Book does not provide solutions for modern life.

There are some interesting facts about life and everything around us. The first and foremost fact is about creation of human being. The word “Human Being” is used in Holy Book 65 times and the stages of creation of human is mentioned as well. Soil (Turab) 17, Drop of Sperm (Nutfah) 12, Embryo (A’laq) 6, a half formed lump of flesh (Mudghah) 3, Bone (Idham) 15 and Flesh (Lahm) 12. There sum is 65. The word day is repeated 365 times, its plural form days 30 times and moth is repeated 12 times. The number of repetition of words “world” and “hereafter” is same, 115. The words “satan” and “angel” are both mentioned 88 times. Words “paradise” and “hell” are repeated 77 times. The interesting fact is about ratio of land and sea on earth. The word sea appears 32 time and land 13 times, therefore the percentage of sea is 32/45 x 100=71.1111% and percentage of land is 13/45 x 100=28.8888%. Science has now proved that water takes 71.1111% of earth and land takes 28.8888%. The words man and woman also appear 24 times.

Keeping these facts in mind it is clear that Quran is the only guide to the secrets of universe. We only have to read and learn It carefully.

Divorce According to Quran

Getting married is duty of all Muslim men and women. Marriage is a civil contract between two parties, man and woman who live together as husband and wife, in Islam. This automatically refers to the responsibilities and rights of the two parties involved in the contract. The Quran and Prophet Muhammad (SAW) order us that the two parties, husband and wife should act kindly with each other. If a situation arises, it should be dealt according to the teachings of Islam. It is a fact of life that two persons living together have disagreements. Few things should be kept in mind if a serious situation arises between husband and wife, and disagreement can not be solved.

In case of disagreement husband and wife should try to resolve the situation themselves. In case resolution is impossible by them then their relatives should try to resolve situation for them and settle their differences. If the attempt of relatives also fails then they should seek divorce. In case of divorce husband and wife separate from each other for time of three months. They can reunite in that time but after the time has passed they are divorced effectively and Nikah is terminated.

It is clear that Islam and Quran only permits divorce when it is impossible for the two parties to live together peacefully and all attempts to resolve their differences fail. Islam assumes that muslims act responsibly when exercising their right of divorce. According to Quran and Hadith of Muhammad (SAW) divorce is the most unliked act permitted by Islam. This also stresses the fact that Islam and Quran addresses all aspects of life and guides. The sixty fifth Surah of Quran, Surah Talaaq(Divorce) addresses all the aspects of divorce

Jihad according to Quran

Jihad is an Arabic word and its literal meaning is of struggle or to strive. Thai applies to any effort by anyone. The term struggle or strive may be used by anyone, Muslim or non-muslim to achieve his or her target. For west or non-muslims jihad is interpreted as “holy war” by muslims on non-muslims. In Islam jihad is any personal, physical or verbal effort for spiritual height of oneself or for the glory of Islam and Muslims. Allah Almighty says in Quran,

"Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loves not transgressors." (2:190)

Personal jihad is the most important form of jihad. It means that one struggle for purification of his soul and achievement spiritual perfection. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said about personal Jihad that, "The best jihad [struggle] is (by) the one who strives against his own self for Allah, The Mighty and Majestic”.

Verbal jihad is described as struggle for justice through verbal and non-violent means. Muhammad (SAW) said that a word of truth spoken to a ruler is best jihad.

Physical Jihad means that one fight for his freedom and for protection of Muslim territory physically. It relates to use of physical force in defense of Islam and Muslims against oppression by enemies of Allah and Muslims. Quran says’

"To those against whom war is made, permission is given [to defend themselves], because they are wronged - and verily, Allah is Most Powerful to give them victory." (22:39)

Mentioning of Luqman in Quran

The divine book of Allah Almighty, Quran, along with prohibitions, prayers and commands about the way we live our life, contains the stories of nations, Personalities and prophets sent to guide them. The purpose of these tales is that we learn from them and live our lives according to the teachings of Allah Almighty. Quran contains stories of different personalities; some of them are mentioned as prophets but reality about two of these personalities is not clear. The two are Zulqarnain and Luqman (or Hakim Luqman). It is not clearly mentioned that whether they were prophets or just righteous servants of Allah Almighty.

Surah Luqman, the thirty First Surah of Quran was named after Luqman. He was believed to be from Africa. Historians define him as short black man from either Ethiopia or Southern Egypt. Luqman is described as a perceptive man, always watching and analyzing the creations of Allah Almighty around him. One day an angel came to him during sleep and offered him to take kingship or wisdom. He chose wisdom. When he woke up, he could feel the sharpness of his senses. Unfortunately he was taken slave by slavers

He was sold to a good and intelligent man. He treated Luqman with kindness. One day he ordered Luqman to slaughter sheep and bring him its best parts. Luqman brought him tongue and heart of sheep. A few days later the man ordered Luqman to again slaughter a sheep but ordered to bring its worst parts. He was amazed to see that Luqman brought tongue and heart again. When asked, Luqman answered that if a person is pure than his heart and tongue are his best parts but if the person is evil than heart and tongue are evil as well. Luqman’s owner gave him great respect. Many people consulted Luqman for advice and he became famous for his wisdom all over his country. Despite wisdom and intelligence, he was always remained a true servant of Allah Almighty and advised his son and other people to obey the Creator of universe.

Rights of Quran on Muslims

Quran is the last revelation of Allah Almighty conveyed to us through Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the only divine revelation in its original form. Muslims consider Quran to be the true guide for humanity in every aspect of life. To benefit from Quran we must consider and relate to it in a practical way. We must maintain few responsibilities to keep our relationship with the Holy Book and fulfill its rights.

The first thing is to regard Quran as the word of Allah Almighty and believe that it is the guidance for us in every aspect of life. We must honor and respect the Holy Book above all other.

As Quran was reveled to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) through Gabriel orally, Muhammad (SAW) conveyed it to his companions in the same way. We should learn to recite it correctly. The blessings of reciting Quran correctly are vast. After reciting, the next responsibility is to understand it. Many Muslims learn to read the Holy Book but does not understand the meaning. As it is divine revelation for guidance, so one must understand the message and follow it.

Every Muslim must understand the message and guidance of Quran and try to implement it. Implementation must be individually and collectively. Collectively, a Muslim nation should adopt Quran and shariah as law of the country.

Every Muslim has the responsibility of learning Quran and teaching it to others. Teaching and conveying the message of Quran is responsibility of Muslims. If we truly believe that Quran is the sole guidance, than we must respect and honor it, read and recite it properly, understand it, implement it in our everyday life and teach it to others. Conveying and clarifying Quran is its right.

Secrets of Quran

There is a majority of people who claim to be faithful believers of Quran but, in fact, have no faith in it. They spend there entire live lives refusing to adopt the Holy Book as there true guide, clinging to delusions that the Holy Book does not have all the answers to life. While a true believer can see that the Holy Book has true knowledge and the secrets of human life. Any information not based on the revelations of Allah Almighty is in contradiction and is an illusion. So those who do not follow Quran are in a state of hallucination.

There are a lot of secrets revealed in Quran along with prayers, prohibitions and commands. These important secrets can be seen by an attentive eye throughout his life. No other source or book holds these secrets. Those who do not seek secrets in the Holy Book can not see them and live their life in a state of illusion and difficulty. And the reason of their strains is never known to them. On the other hand those who learn about the secrets hidden in Quran, live easy and joyful lives.

As Allah Almighty says in the Holy Book,

“We sent down in the Qur'an that which is a healing and a mercy to the believers, but it only increases the wrongdoers in loss. (Surat al-Isra': 82)”

The secrets in Holy Quran are base of happiness and prosperity for true believers but at the same time It will make the life of disbelievers tough and unrewarding.