The Message of the Quran

The Message of the Quran In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful Chapter 2: They are like those who kindled a fire, but as soon as it lit up all around them God took away their light leaving them in darkness, where they could not see. Deaf, dumb and blind, they shall never return to the right path. Or like those who, beneath a dark stormcloud charged with thunder and lightening, thrust their fingers in their ears at the sound of every thunder-clap for fear of death (God thus encompasses the deniers). The lightening almost takes away their sight: whenever it flashes upon them they walk on, but, as soon as it darkens, they stand still. Indeed, if God pleased, He could take away their sight and hearing: He has power over all things. (Quran, 2:17-20) In a dark room black and white will appear the same, but as soon as the lights are turned on, black appears as black, and white as white. So it is with the message of God revealed unto the Prophets. The divine scriptures are God’s lights to the world. When this light is revealed, guidance and error clearly appear for what they are. It becomes evident what good and evil deeds consist of, and what their consequences are. But some people, instead of being subservient to the truth, want the truth to be subservient to them. The light of God only serves to confuse them. Their hidden jealousy and pride take hold of them. As soon as they see themselves in the divine mirror, their negative sentiments are aroused. The prejudices within them overcome their senses. They have eyes but cannot see; they have ears but cannot hear; they have tongues but cannot speak. They can neither hear the call of truth, nor respond to it in any way, nor by any sign from God can they find their way. Instead of reflecting upon the call of truth, as they should do, they evade it either by attaching no importance to it, or by not listening to it at all. Fear is another factor which prevents them from acknowledging the truth. Rain is a wonderful blessing of God. But with rain comes thunder and lightening, which terrifies nervous people. So it is with God’s word revealed unto His prophets. On the one hand it holds promise of great success to man, but on the other there are temporary risks involved: there is the fear of losing one’s worldly positions; the