The way you treat people is the way Allah will treat you in this world and the next.
Be kind
Be merciful
Be forgiving
Conceal, don’t expose
Give, don’t withhold
Because every trait you show to His creation Allah will reflect it back to you.
Pages of the Glorius Qur'ān today, Wednesday 8/7/26, Sūrah Yūnus (10): 34-53, tafakkur verse 10: 38
{أَمۡ یَقُولُونَ ٱفۡتَرَىٰهُۖ قُلۡ فَأۡتُوا۟ بِسُورَةࣲ مِّثۡلِهِۦ وَٱدۡعُوا۟ مَنِ ٱسۡتَطَعۡتُم مِّن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ إِن كُنتُمۡ صَـٰدِقِینَ}
"Or do they say [about the Prophet (ṣallāLlāhu 'alayhi wa sallam)], He invented it? Say, Then bring forth a sūrah like it and call upon [for assistance] whomever you can besides Allāh, if you should be truthful".
LESSONS:
This verse was revealed in response to one of the earliest and most persistent accusations against the Prophet Muhammad (ṣallāLlāhu 'alayhi wa sallam). The leaders of Makkah rejected the Qur'an not because they found evidence that it was false, but because accepting it would require them to abandon their idolatry, injustice, and social privileges. Unable to match the Qur'an's eloquence, wisdom, legislation, and transformative power, they resorted to claiming that the Prophet had fabricated it.
Allah answered this allegation with a clear and public challenge: if the Qur'an was merely a human invention, then let them produce even a single sūrah comparable to it. They were free to enlist the help of their greatest poets, orators, scholars, and even anyone they claimed as allies besides Allah. Despite being masters of Arabic eloquence and having every motivation to discredit the Prophet, they failed, and history has recorded that this challenge has never been met.
Today, similar allegations continue. Some critics claim that the Prophet copied from the Bible or borrowed stories from earlier scriptures. However, this accusation ignores several important realities. The Prophet was unlettered, lived in a society with extremely limited access to the Jewish and Christian scriptures, and the Qur'an often differs significantly from the Biblical narratives by correcting theological errors, clarifying historical details, and presenting a consistent message of pure monotheism. Moreover, borrowing stories does not explain the Qur'an's unmatched literary excellence, profound legal and moral framework, fulfilled prophecies, or its enduring impact on individuals and civilizations.
The challenge of this verse remains open. If the Qur'an were a human composition, its opponents, past or present, would simply produce its equal. Instead, the Qur'an continues to stand unique, inviting humanity to reflect rather than merely reject.
1. The Qur'an is a standing miracle. Its linguistic beauty, depth of meaning, guidance, and consistency remain unmatched, making it a perpetual proof of the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ.
2. Truth welcomes examination. Islam does not ask people to believe blindly. Allah Himself invites critics to test their claims, demonstrating confidence in the authenticity of His revelation.
3. False accusations are not evidence. Throughout history, the opponents of truth have often relied on slander when they could not refute the evidence. Muslims should distinguish between genuine scholarship and unsupported allegations.
4. Knowledge strengthens faith. Understanding the historical context of the Qur'an and the life of the Prophet ﷺ equips believers to respond to misconceptions with wisdom, evidence, and good character.
5. The Qur'an remains relevant for every generation. Its challenge was not limited to seventh-century Arabia. Every generation is invited to reflect upon its message, appreciate its miraculous nature, and follow its guidance.
May Allah keep us firm and grant us the grace to live and die only as Muslims with whom He is well-pleased. Āmīn.