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PRUDENT MEASURES IMPLIED BY THE QUR'AN 25

Everyone can develop solutions when faced with situations
that demand alertness and wisdom, and thereby prevent possi-
ble harm. However, no solutions are as certain and lasting as
those provided by the Qur'an, for it was revealed by Allah, the
All-Knowing. Believers who comply with the Qur'an have
grasped "the firmest handhold, which will never give way," and
attain desirable results in all of their affairs.
In the next chapter, we will dwell upon the Qur'an's wise
measures that are designed to guide believers.

Analyzing a Task's Probable Stages in Advance
Being able to think broadly before starting a task, assessing
probable stages in advance, and estimating the possible situa-
tions and results that may arise are true signs of wisdom. People
lacking wisdom fail to consider such subtle points and weigh
the pros and cons before making a decision or implementing an
initiative. Such oversights often yield undesirable and unex-
pected results.
Prophet Ibrahim (as)'s method of spreading the message to his
people is a typical example of the believers' unique and remark-
able thinking abilities. His people, who worshipped idols
carved out of stone, insisted upon their idolatrous beliefs even
though they were not fully convinced of their truth. Hence, the
Prophet Ibrahim (as) decided to employ another method and
implemented a plan consisting of several steps.
In order to prove to his people that these idols were nothing
but pieces of stone, he decided to break them into pieces. But be-
fore doing so, he followed a wise method and ensured that he
would not be seen by anyone while implementing his plan. His
method is recounted as follows: