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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Qur'an and Hadith Miracles of Prophecies Another miraculous aspect of the Qur'an is its prophecies. For instance, the destiny of Abu Lahab and his wife was foretold to be the hell; and they both died idolaters. Hence both of them deserved the hell.

"Soon shall he (Abu Lahab) enter into blazing fire, and his wife, the wood-carrier" (111:3-4) When the Holy Prophet (s.a.w) was in Mecca, a war broke out between the Romans and the Persians in which the Romans were defeated. The Meccans were overjoyed because the Persians were fire-worshippers, and the idol-worshipping Meccans took their victory over the Christians (nominally Unitarians) as a good omen that too would ultimately vanquish the Muslims.

Then came the revelation telling the Meccans that the Romans would be victorious in the second round: "The Romans have been defeated, in the near land, and they after their defeat will be victorious within few years; Allah's is the command before and after that; and on that day the believers will rejoice". (30:2-4) In a few years, the Romans defeated the Persians. While the Holy Prophet was about to migrate to Medina, his heart was full of grief for leaving his hometown.

Then came the good news to console him: "Most surely He who has made the teaching of the Qur'an binding on thee, will bring thee back to thy place of return". (28:85) Within eight years the Holy Prophet returned to Mecca triumphantly. The dream (in 6 A.H) that he was entering Mecca was followed by the ayah: "Surely has Allah in truth fulfilled for His Messenger the Vision; you will certainly enter the Sacred Mosque (i.e.

Ka'bah) if Allah wills, in security, some having their head shaven and others having their hair cut short, and you will have no fear". (48:27). This prophecy also proved correct. There are many other prophecies - some have already been fulfilled, and others will surely be fulfilled. FREE FROM DISCREPANCIES "Do not they ponder on the Qur'an (with care)? Had it been from other than Allah, they would surely find therein much discrepancy".

(4:82) The Qur'an is a Book which covers may subjects and events. Its topics are not separated as is the case with scholar's books and theses. It discusses many topics in one page at times, but without losing the purpose and without going away from the main aim. The Qur'an is a book that you enjoy reading; and the more you read it, the further the desire to read it again.