Page 251 - Learning from the Qur'an

HE IS A MAN OF KNOWLEDGE
When news of any matter reaches them they spread it about,
whether it is of a reassuring or disquieting nature. If they had only
referred it to the Messenger and those in command among them,
those among them able to discern the truth about it would have
had proper knowledge of it. If it were not for Allah's favour to
you and His mercy, all but a very few of you would have followed
satan. (Qur'an, 4:83)
And when he reached his full strength and maturity, We gave him
judgement and knowledge. That is how We recompense good-
doers. (Qur'an, 28:14)
My Lord, You have granted power to me on earth and taught me
the true meaning of events. Originator of the heavens and earth,
You are my Friend in this world and the Next. So take me as a
Muslim at my death and join me to the people who are righteous.'
(Qur'an, 12:101)
But when they entered as their father said, it did not save them
from Allah at all, yet a need in Ya'qub's soul was satisfied. He had
knowledge which We had taught him, but most of mankind simply
do not know. (Qur'an, 12:68)
They found a servant of Ours whom We had granted mercy from
Us and whom We had also given knowledge direct from Us.
(Qur'an, 18:65)

HE IS MOST ELOQUENT AND WISE
And with Allah's permission they routed them. Dawud killed
Goliath and Allah gave him kingship and wisdom and taught him
whatever He willed. If it were not for Allah's driving some people
back by means of others, the earth would have been corrupted.
But Allah shows favour to all the worlds. (Qur'an, 2:251)
'Yahya, take hold of the Book with vigour.' We gave him judgement
while still a child, (Qur'an, 19:12)

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