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Examples of Misinterpretation of the Qur'an
the same thing. This is nothing but the myths of
previous peoples.' (Surat al-Anfal: 31)
When they are asked, 'What has your Lord sent
down?' they say, 'Myths and legends of previous
peoples.' (Surat an-Nahl: 24)
The unwise regard these anecdotes as myths and legends, even
though they contain considerable enlightening information and
examples for true believers. God explains every possible event and
the laws of all times by giving examples or illustrations from the
lives of past prophets and nations.
Obviously, to provide historical information is not the only aim
of these Qur'anic anecdotes or examples. They contain numerous
holy aims too. We can list a few of them thus:
- To display the laws of God that have existed since the creation
of the universe and govern believers as well as non-believers.
- To explain and prepare the believers of all times for any
events, tests, or hardships they might experience, such as how they
should behave and react, the type of spirit and conscience they
should display, the behavior and manner they should demonstrate
towards God; namely to show the believers the right path in every
subject.
- To increase the enthusiasm of true believers.
- To invite the defiant to the right path and to remind those
who do not accept this invitation of the consequences of their
actions.
- To deliver the delightful news to the followers of the Qur'an
about the beautiful end that awaits them in this world and the next.
Evidently, those who lack the intelligence and the sense to
perceive such things will assume the Qur'an to be a storybook and
will not see the hidden wisdom in the Qur'anic anecdotes. The
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