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The Quran Answers False Assessments of the Quran: Failing to Understand the Style of the Qur'an

Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Prejudice, Ulterior Motives and Lack of Sincerity
  3. Confusing Intricate (Mutashabih) Verses With Perspicuous (Muhkam) Ones
  4. Lack of Expertise in Qur'anic Interpretation Techniques
  5. Insufficient Knowledge of Arabic
  6. The Absence of God-Given Wisdom and Understanding
  7. Lack of Thinking
  8. Arrogance and Superiority
  9. Trying to Interpret the Qur'an with Old Traditions
  10. Inability to Understand the Scientific Qur'anic Verses
  11. Trying to Interpret the Qur'an According to the Flawed Values of the Established Order
  12. Wine-drinking in Heaven
  13. Another Incorrect Interpretation on the Subject of Wine
  14. The Claim that "Pork Produced Under the Strict Hygienic Surroundings of Today May Be Consumed"
  15. Seeing the Anecdotes in the Qur'an as Fables
  16. The Assumption That the Qur'an is a Copy or Imitation of Other Holy Books
  17. Incompatibilities and Differences
  18. The Misinterpretation of the Term "We," Which God Uses in Reference to Himself
  19. Failing to Understand the Examples Given in the Qur'an
  20. Failing to Understand the Repetitions in the Qur'an
  21. Failing to Understand the Style of the Qur'an
  22. The Subject of Creation in Six Days
  23. The Speculation About Noah's Flood
  24. Conclusion

(The prayers of the believers, the words of the angels….) Every Qur'anic verse is an example of the endless Wisdom of God, and so every subject it contains has been explained in the most substantial and perfect style. In some parts a subject is explained in a most thorough and detailed manner whereas, in other parts, it has been made understandable with a short and simple approach. For example, in some Qur'anic verses, the statements or prayers of believers, angels or other third parties are conveyed directly without any prior introduction. True believers can easily grasp the reason why these statements were conveyed in such a manner.

However, this style of the Qur'an is difficult to understand for those with limited powers of contemplation. They assume that since the Qur'an consists of God's words, then the fact that it contains the statements of others is paradoxical. Nevertheless, these words serve as examples and admonitions to true believers. The one who conveys these statements mentioned in the Qur'an is God. Thus, they are all His words.

For instance, the last four verses of Surat al-Fatihah are the prayers of the believers.

You alone we ask for help. Guide us on the Straight Path, the Path of those You have blessed, not of those with anger on them, nor of the misguided. (Surat alFatihah: 4-7) In this way, God has notified the believers of the style they should adopt while praying right from the start. There is no introductory statement at the beginning of this prayer along the lines of "Pray as mentioned below," because the situation is quite obvious. Another such example is the prayer that is mentioned in the last verse of Surat al-Baqarah:

God does not impose on any self any more than it can stand. For it is what it has earned; against it, what it has merited. Our Lord, do not take us to task if we forget or make a mistake! Our Lord, do not place on us a load like the one You placed on those before us!

Our Lord, do not place on us a load we have not the strength to bear! And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy on us. You are our Master, so help us against the people of the disbelievers. (Surat alBaqarah: 286) Anyone who is sensible enough can easily see that God is conveying a sample prayer pattern to true believers through these verses, and will thus pray accordingly. Conversely, the unwise can never see the real nature of such verses and will come to be guided by Satan.