Page 47 - Basic Tenets of Islam

HARUN YAHYA (ADNAN OKTAR)

melancholy and anxiety. The idolaters' love and the love
believers feel for Allah are compared in a verse as follows:

Some people set up equals to Allah, loving them as they
should love Allah. But those who believe have greater
love for Allah... (Surat al-Baqara: 165)

THE QUR'AN IS A GUIDE

That is the Book, without any doubt. It contains

guidance for those who have fear of Allah. (Surat al-
Baqara: 2)
The Qur'an is the word of Allah. Allah has revealed the
Qur'an to introduce Himself, to communicate people the
purpose of their existence, inform them of the nature of this
life, the basis of the test put to them in this world, and their

responsibilities towards their Creator, to give them the good
news of the hereafter, and describe what constitutes good
morals. The Qur'an was revealed by Gabriel to the Prophet
Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace). It is
the last book revealed by Allah which will prevail until the
Day of Judgment, therefore certainly it cannot be distorted by
people. In one verse, Allah informs us that the Qur'an is
under His protection:

It is We Who have sent down the Reminder and We
Who will preserve it. (Surat al-Hijr: 9)
The unique style of the Qur'an, and the supreme wisdom

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