Page 29 - Taking the Qur'an as a Guide
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TAKING THE QUR'AN
AS A GUIDE
He brought it down upon your heart, by
Allah's authority, confirming what came be-
fore, and as guidance and good news for the
believers. (Surat al-Baqara: 97)
he Qur'an presents certain facts, and in every in-
stance includes the most accurate information re-
T vealed to Prophet Muhammad (saas). For this
reason, people who take it and the Sunna of our Prophet (saas)
as their sole criteria in life are guided to Allah's Mercy. This at-
tribute of the Qur'an is related as follows:
This Qur'an guides to the most upright Way and gives
good news to the believers who do right actions that
they will have a large reward. (Surat al-Isra': 9)
This (the Qur'an) is clear insight for humanity and guid-
ance and mercy for people with certainty. (Surat al-
Jathiyya: 20)
Those who adopt the Qur'an and the way of our Prophet
(saas) as a guide have a far different lifestyle than others. For
example, they do not feel despair, restlessness, hopelessness,
gloom, or desperation, and do not suffer from trouble or panic
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