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Five Initial Revelations Of Qur'an
Pehli Paanch Wahi
Period of first Revelation
•This Surah has two parts: the first part
consists of ayah1-5, and the second of ayah 6-19.
•Hadrat Aishah has narrated the full story of the
beginning of revelation as she herself heard it from the Holy Messenger of
Allah. Besides, Ibn Abbas, Abu Musa al-Ashari and a group of the Companions also are
reported to have stated that these were the very first verses of the Quran to
be revealed to the Holy Prophet(upon whom be Allah's peace and blessings).
•The second part was sent down afterwards
when the Holy Prophet (upon whom be peace) began to perform the prescribed
Prayer in the precincts of the Kabah and Abu Jahl
tried to prevent him from this with threats.
•A Momentous Event- The beginning of revelation was a unique
event at a unique moment marking the end of one era and the start of another.
It was the demarcation line in the history of mankind, not merely in the
history of a certain nation or a particular generation. It was recorded by the universe and echoed in
all its corners. It was also recorded in man’s conscience which today needs to
be guided by what God has revealed and never lose sight of it. Man needs to
remember that this event was a rebirth of humanity which can take place only
once in history.
•A Special Type of Education- This single paragraph revealed at the
very first moment of the Islamic message states the comprehensive basis of
faith and its concepts. Everything starts, works and moves in His name. He is
the One who creates, originates and teaches. Whatever man learns and whatever
experience and knowledge he acquires, come originally from God. He has taught
man what he did not know. The Prophet recognized this basic Qur’ānic
fact. It governed his feelings, teachings and practices for the rest of his
life because it is the principal fact of faith.
•Arrogance and Ingratitude- It is God, then, who creates, teaches and
bestows His abundant bounties on man. This implies that man should acknowledge
God’s benevolence and be grateful for it. But what actually happens is
something different. The second part of the sūrah deals with man’s transgression.
to be continued . . . .
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