Testimony to the Truth

In the Quran, the nations that ignored the Prophets’ message and thereby became deserving of divine punishment are those who had the message delivered to them through words and speeches. All that was needed was clear communication. Proclamation (sad‘ bil-amr): “Proclaim openly what you have been commanded.” (Quran, 15:95) Clarification (tabyin dhikr): “We have sent down the Reminder to you so that you may make it clear to the people.” (Quran, 16:44) Notification (i’dhan wahy): “If they turn away, then say: I have made you fully aware of the message of God.” (Quran, 11:109) Conveying the message (iblagh risalah): “[Salih said:] O my people, I have conveyed to you the message of my Lord and given you sincere advice.” (Quran, 7:79) Recital of the Signs (qasas ayat): “O children of Adam, messengers will come to you from among yourselves, reciting My signs to you.” (Quran, 7:35) Recitation of the Quran (qira’at Quran): “We have revealed the Quran in stages so that you may recite it to the people slowly.” (Quran, 17:106) Recitation of the Book (tilawat kitab): “Is it not enough for them that We have sent down to you the Book, which is recited to them?” (Quran, 29:51) Warning and glad tidings (indhar wa-tabshir): “We have