Page 11 - Taking the Qur'an as a Guide

Introduction

these myths out of ignorance and so assume that this false reli-
gion, which is not based upon the Qur'an, is the true religion.
Moreover, they fail to see the beauties presented by Islam,
which Allah has chosen and perfected, for they do not read the
Qur'an.
Interestingly, the Qur'an, which Allah sent to guide human-
ity to the true path, never catches the attention of such people.
When they ask something about religion, they look every-
where but the Qur'an, although it is the only accurate source
that is applicable to all times. The Qur'an expresses this as:
"The Messenger says: 'My Lord, my people treat this Qur'an
as something to be ignored'" (Surat al-Furqan: 30).
In fact, the Qur'an is the only reliable source of Islam, for it is
Allah's unaltered speech, and the Sunna (that which the
Prophet Muhammad [saas] established by his sayings, actions,
and tacit approval). Allah revealed the Qur'an so that human-
ity could read and understand it; acquire accurate knowledge
of its Lord, Who created the universe from nothing; learn how
to worship Him, and how to abide by His commands in order
to earn His good pleasure. Allah explained His verses through
examples and stories. As He makes clear in: "We have not neg-
lected anything in the Book" (Surat al-An'am: 38), the Qur'an
comprises everything. Numerous details pertaining to this
world and the next are explained in the most intelligible way,
for, as Allah informs us: "We have sent down the Book to you
making all things clear and as guidance and mercy and good
news for the Muslims" (Surat an-Nahl: 89).
The purpose of this book is to explain that the Qur'an is the
Word of Allah, a guide for humanity that addresses everyone,

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