6.2: The Quran
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The Quran (Surah 2:1-9)
This passage discusses the important of the “Book,” which is the Quran itself. One unique aspect of the Quran is that it is very self-reflexive, meaning that the Quran often talks about itself! This passage discusses the idea that the Quran gives “guidance,” touching on the belief in Islam that the Quran is God’s directions to humanity for how to submit to God. It also mentions that people should “believe” what was “revealed before you” which refers to the Muslim belief that there have been earlier revelations before the Quran – namely the Torah and the Gospel. Muslims believe that God also revealed guidance to the Jewish prophets and Jesus, and that guidance was recorded in the Torah and the New Testament. Errors, however, entered into those texts through the recording and transmission process. But it’s important to note that part of being Muslim means that you also believe in the Jewish prophets (like Abraham, David, Moses, etc) and Jesus (though not as divine, just as a prophet).
The passage emphasizes that those who believe in God and follow God’s guidance will be successful – most likely referring to enjoying Paradise, or eternity with God. It also states that those who don’t believe will “have a severe torment,” a reference to hell or an eternal punishment. So we can see that the “Last Day” or “Judgment Day” is a main theme in the Quran.
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Al-Baqara (The Cow)
In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.
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.
Allah 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 Allah and in the Last Day,” but they are not believers.
They seek to deceive Allah and those who believe, but they deceive none but themselves, though they are not aware.
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