Has the Quran Really Come from Heaven?
I was born into a devout Muslim family, so I grew up hearing how the Quran is flawless, absolute truth, and beyond question.
Growing up, I delved deep into this book to discover myself through it, Over time, I realized that instead of positive effects, it had a negative impact on me, making me feel restricted and creating fear.
so, I will read the Quran and compare it with modern science. then share my thoughts
First Chapter: Al-Fatiha (The Opening)
- In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
- All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds.
- The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
- Master of the Day of Judgment.
- You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.
- Guide us on the Straight Path,
- the path of those You have blessed, not of those who have incurred Your wrath, nor of those who have gone astray.
My Interpretation
In this chapter, God is introduced as very merciful, compassionate, and powerful. However, the last verse of the chapter might seem strange, as it implies that God grants mercy only to those who are on the "straight path."
It’s important to clarify that here, the sinners are those who knowingly follow the wrong path, not those who are misguided due to ignorance.
However, in today’s world, we know that many factors influence a person’s choices, and many of these factors are beyond the individual's control. For example, a child who joins a criminal group to survive and grows up in such conditions for many years will find it much harder to choose the "right path" compared to someone who had a normal upbringing.
It’s worth noting that this chapter was "revealed" to Muhammad during a difficult historical period when it was necessary to strengthen the faith and resolve among his followers.
Additionally, the "author" of the chapter aimed to abolish idol worship, which was highly inappropriate at the time, and this is a respectable goal.
Second Chapter: Al-Baqarah (The Heifer) - First 12 Verse
- Alif, Lam, Meem.
- This is the Book in which there is no doubt, a guide for the righteous.
- Those who believe in the unseen, and perform the prayers, and give from what We have provided for them.
- And those who believe in what was revealed to you, and in what was revealed before you, and are certain of the Hereafter.
- These are upon guidance from their Lord. These are the successful.
- As for those who disbelieve—it is the same for them, whether you have warned them, or have not warned them—they do not believe.
- God has set a seal on their hearts and on their hearing, and over their vision is a veil. They will have a severe torment.
- Among the people are those who say, “We believe in God and in the Last Day,” but they are not believers.
- They seek to deceive God and those who believe, but they deceive none but themselves, though they are not aware.
- In their hearts is sickness, and God has increased their sickness. They will have a painful punishment because of their denial.
- And when it is said to them, “Do not make trouble on earth,” they say, “We are only reformers.”
- In fact, they are the troublemakers, but they are not aware.
- And when it is said to them, “Believe as the people have believed,” they say, “Shall we believe as the fools have believed?” In fact, it is they who are the fools, but they do not know.
- And when they come across those who believe, they say, “We believe”; but when they are alone with their devils, they say, “We are with you; we were only ridiculing.”
- And when they come across those who believe, they say, “We believe”; but when they are alone with their devils, they say, “We are with you; we were only ridiculing.”
My Interpretation
In these verses, those who believe are given the good news of salvation, while unbelievers are repeatedly warned of painful punishment.
In fact, in these verses, "unbelievers" refers to those who, despite witnessing miracles, refuse to believe due to stubbornness. This made more sense at the time, but today, are the miracles emphasized in the Quran truly enough to inspire belief?
It's important to remember that the Quran is a spiritual, not a scientific book. But is it logical that a powerful God would seek to influence the lives of thoughtful people with a single book, expecting them to follow its guidelines based solely on these ancient teachings?
In reality, there’s no extraordinary scientific fact in the Quran that would convince a modern, rational person that it is a divine book.
The examples often cited as scientific facts in the Quran, even with contemporary interpretations, are typically observations that people of that time could witness, such as the stages of fetal development.