The Holy Qur’an is a profound guide for humanity. It encompasses laws, moral codes, and a comprehensive religious philosophy, all in the eloquent Arabic language. The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) praises its linguistic perfection in “The Light of the Holy Qur’an,” stating:
“Let it be known that it has been established in this book through linguistic investigation that the Holy Qur’an is the only book in the world that has been revealed in that language which is the mother of all tongues, is itself revealed, and is the wellspring and fountainhead of all languages. … And when we encounter within a language such perfection whose creation is beyond human capability and man’s ingenuity, and see those beauties that other languages are completely deprived and devoid of, and witness those characteristics which—apart from the eternal and true knowledge of God Almighty—the mind of no created being could be the author of, then we are forced to accept that that language is from God Almighty.” [The Light of the Holy Qur’an (2022), pp. 5–6]
Revealed over 23 years to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), the Qur’an spans 114 chapters, varying in length but consistent in divine wisdom. Remarkably, the text has remained unchanged for over 1,400 years, a testament to the divine promise found in the Qur’an itself:
Verily, We Ourself have sent down this Exhortation, and most surely We will be its Guardian. (15:10).
The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) wrote extensively about the beauties and excellence of the Holy Qur’an. He said:
“I call Allah to witness that the Holy Qur’an is a rare pearl. Its outside is light and its inside is light and its above is light and its below is light and there is light in every word of it. It is a spiritual garden whose clustered fruits are within easy reach and through which streams flow. Every fruit of good fortune is found in it and every torch is lit from it. Its light has penetrated to my heart and I could not have acquired it by any other means. And Allah is my Witness that if there had been no Qur’an I would have found no delight in life. I find that its beauty exceeds that of a hundred thousand Josephs. I incline towards it with a great inclination and drink it into my heart. It has nurtured me as an embryo is nurtured and it has a wonderful effect on my heart. My self is lost in its beauty. It has been disclosed to me in a vision that the garden of holiness is irrigated by the water of the Qur’an, which is a surging ocean of the water of life. He who drinks from it, comes to life; indeed, he brings others to life.” [Essence of Islam, vol. 1, p. 356]
Regarding the matchlessness of the Holy Qur’an, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) said:
“The Holy Qur’an is a Book which has proclaimed its own matchlessness and has claimed its own greatness, its wisdom, its truth, the beauty of its composition and its spiritual lights. It is not true that the Muslims have themselves put forward these excellences on behalf of the Qur’an. It sets out its own merits and excellences and puts forward its matchlessness and peerlessness as a challenge to the whole of creation and calls out loudly: Is there any contestant? Its verities and fine points are not confined to two or three which would leave room for doubt on the part of an ignorant person, but are like the surging ocean and are visible in every direction like the stars of heaven. There is no truth that lies outside it. There is no wisdom that is not comprised in it. There is no light that is not obtainable through following it. These things are not without proof and are not mere words. It is an established and clearly proved verity which has been shining through 1,300 years. We have set out this verity in great detail in this book and have expounded the fine points of the Qur’an at such length as to constitute a surging ocean for the satisfaction of a seeker after truth.” [Essence of Islam, vol. 1, p. 361]
Reflecting on the profound insights imparted by the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) about the Holy Qur’an, it becomes evident that this sacred text is not merely a book, but a living guide that continues to inspire and enlighten countless souls across generations. The Qur’an’s teachings, rich in wisdom and morality, offer a beacon of light in the complexities of human existence, promoting peace, understanding, and spiritual growth. Its timeless message transcends cultural and historical boundaries, calling all humanity towards a path of righteousness. In embracing its teachings, we find not only the essence of divine truth but also the keys to leading a life imbued with purpose and profound peace.