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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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