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Norms of History Mentioned in the Quran 1 - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief Norms of History Mentioned in the Quran 1 2022-10-31 606 Views Punishment , Tyranny The concept of the norms of history has been mentioned in a large number of Qur’anic verses and the fact of their existence has been emphasized in many ways. In some verses, the concept of the norms has been given in general terms and in some other verses, their examples have also been given.

Similarly, some verses call upon us to make a thorough investigation of historical events in order to find out historical trends and norms. We see that a very large number of verses have dealt with this subject in different ways. In this connection, we propose to quote a good number of verses. Some of the verses which we produce here as evidence, quite clearly indicate the existence of the norms of history.

Some other verses, though not so specific, are in perfect harmony with the spirit of the teachings of the Qur’an regarding this issue, and may be looked upon as supporting evidence. Some Examples of Norms of History in the Qur’an The following two verses are an example of those verses of the Qur’an which describe the idea of the laws and the norms of history in general terms: For every nation, there is an appointed time.

When their time comes, then they cannot put it back an hour, nor can they put it forward. (1) As may be noticed, in these two verses it has been said that for every nation, that is for every society there is an appointed time. It is evident that this “appointed time” is different from that which exists in the case of every individual.

The Qur’an calls ummah or nation that society the members of which are linked together on the basis of some common ideas and principles which furnish them with certain common powers and capabilities. Such a society has an appointed time. In other words like an individual, it lives, moves and dies. So long as an individual move, we say that he is alive. When he ceases to move, he dies. The same is the case with society.

As the death of an individual has an appointed time and is governed by law and a system, similarly, societies also have their appointed time and are governed by certain laws of their own. These two verses give us a clear idea that history has some norms which are different from the laws and norms which exclusively apply to individuals.