Its Own Proof

Its Own Proof

1987 5 May 13 Its Own Proof (364) There are many parts of the Quran which, on the surface, appear to be mere assertions, there being no evidence to support them. But, the fact is, that these statements are their own proof, for the language in which they are couched is superhuman. It is God alone – and no other – who is able to utter such words.

“Allah is He who created the heavens and the earth.” (Quran 14:32). This is a sentence which can never be uttered with regard to any being other than God. This in itself is evidence of its truth, for the only One who can make such a statement is He who is, indeed, the creator of the heavens and the earth. None other could ever dare make a statement of such vast significance. Indeed, throughout the history of the world, there is no record of anyone ever having had the audacity to say: “I have created the heavens and the earth.”

“Think! If Allah should enshroud you in perpetual night till the Day of Resurrection, what other god could give you light? .... Think! If Allah should give you perpetual day, until the Resurrection, what other god could bring you the night to sleep in? (Quran, 28:71-72).”

It befits no one other than Allah to utter these words, and that is why no one has had the courage to make such a statement. This in itself is ample proof that these are the words of God.

It is said in the Quran that surely “it is Allah who keeps the heavens and the earth from falling. Should they fall, none could hold them back but He. (Quran, 35 : 41) Ponder over these words. Who could ever have the temerity to utter them? Only one who is above the heavens and the earth could say such a thing, One who in actual fact has the power to keep the heavens and the earth under His control. No one could say such a thing as a matter of postulation. No human being has it in him to make divine utterances with his human tongue. This is a divine statement such as could only have been made by God.