The Qur'an: Its Supernatural Provenance | Dr. Ali Ataie
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This Khutbah was delivered at Zaytuna College on May 12, 2023. This sermon was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California.
In this kKutbah, Dr. Ali Ataie explores the narratives of the Holy Qur’an in light of those found in the Bible. The Qur’an is the final revelation, which both affirms and corrects the Biblical stories, in ways that could not have been fabricated. This is a testament to the lasting miracle that is the Qur’an.
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Just beautiful i can listen to this man for hours
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:40 📜 The Quran predicts that it will remain the gold standard of Arabic literature, a unique and unsurpassable masterpiece, challenging anyone to produce a Surah like it.
03:22 📚 The Quran's sacred narratives, such as the flood story and the story of Joseph, often make more historical sense than their biblical counterparts, addressing concerns that have led some to abandon Christianity.
04:47 📖 Modern historians determine historical plausibility by asking what most probably happened based on evidence, and while the Quran includes miracles, its naturalistic claims align more with modern historical scrutiny.
08:15 📜 The Quran's critical rewrites of the Bible's narratives often go unnoticed, and these differences matter in assessing historical accuracy.
11:03 🧩 The Quran contains linguistic subtleties and plays on words that suggest a deep understanding of Hebrew, challenging the notion of human authorship.
15:31 📚 The Quran acknowledges that many Jewish scholars recognized the Prophet Muhammad's truth before the Hijra, providing historical insight into the Prophet's time.
19:38 ⛪️ Historians' beliefs about the crucifixion of Jesus are often based on conjectural sources written long after the event, aligning with the Quran's stance on the matter.
23:44 📖 The Quran's mention of Ezra as the Son of God aligns with the historical context of merkava mysticism, where figures like Enoch and Ezra were associated with angel Metatron and considered as sons of God.
26:14 📖 The Jews in Medina asked the Prophet Muhammad to verify a specific tradition, prompting a response in Surat Al-Kahf (Quran 18:84-99).
27:03 🐑 The Quran refers to a figure possessing "two horns" in the context of the Prophet's response to the Jews' question. This corresponds to Daniel 8 in the Bible, where a ram with two horns symbolizes the kings of Media and Persia, including Cyrus and Darius.
28:30 👑 Cyrus and Darius, kings of the Achaemenid Empire (Media and Persia), were known for their monotheistic beliefs and religious tolerance, aligning with historical records.
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Beautifully said and illustrated Dr. Ali.
This title is surreal, you can't not click.
True.... You can't miss
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Such a wealth of knowledge masha’Allah. The instant epiphany one gets once you explained the names of the prophets and how the Quran uses them is utterly mind blowing subhanAllah 🤯 may Allah continue to guide you and may you continue to provide such in depth analyses to the Ummah Dr. Ataie 🤲🏼 your work is truly appreciated brother!
What an amazing lecture. We are truly blessed to have Ali Ataie as a part of our ummah. May Allah increase him in his knowledge and allow him to pass that along to the ummah and to make him steadfast in the deen.
mind-boggling information, thank you so much Dr. Ali for enlightening me!
Dr Ali Ataie is a library of knowledge, May ALLAH (SWT) Continue to increase you in beneficial knowledge.
حفظك الله اخي الحبيب و زادك علماً ونفعنا مما علّمك
Purpose of Revelation
To Believe in One True God
“And your god is One God. There is no god but He, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.”Qur’an 2:163
The most important topic mentioned throughout the Qur’an is the belief in the One, True God. God informs us that He has no partner, no son, no equal, and that none has the right to be worshipped except Him alone. Nothing is comparable to God and none of His creation resembles Him. The Qur’an also rejects the notion of attributing human qualities and limitations to God.
To Reject All False Gods
“And worship Allah and associate none with Him.”Qur’an 4:36
Since Allah alone is the only One worthy of worship, false deities and false gods must be rejected. The Qur’an also rejects the notion of attributing divine qualities to anyone or anything other than Allah.
To Narrate the Stories from the Past
The Qur’an contains many narratives with beneficial lessons, including the true stories of previous Prophets such as, Adam, Noah, Abraham, Jesus and Moses. Of these stories, Allah says,
“Indeed in their stories, there is a lesson for men of understanding.”Qur’an 12:111
To Remind us of the Day of Judgement
This Noble Book reminds us that everyone will taste death and will be held accountable for all their actions and sayings:
“We shall set up scales of justice for the Day of Judgment, so that not a soul will be dealt with unjustly in the least…”Qur’an 21:47
To Fulfil the Intended Way of Life
Importantly, the Qur’an teaches that the purpose of life is to worship God alone, and live one’s life according to the way of life prescribed by Him. In Islam, worship is a comprehensive term that includes all actions and sayings (whether private or public) that Allah loves and is pleased with. Therefore, by doing what Allah commands, a Muslim is worshipping God and fulfilling his purpose in life. The following are examples of worship from the Qur’an:
To pray:
“O you who believe! Bow down and prostrate yourselves and worship your Lord, that you may succeed.”Qur’an 22:77
To give charity:
“…And spend, it is better for your souls; and whoever is saved from the greediness of his soul, these it is that are the successful.”Qur’an 64:16
To be honest:
“Cover not Truth with falsehood, nor conceal the Truth when you know (what it is).”Qur’an 2:42
To be modest:
“Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty. And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty.”Qur’an 24:30-31
To be thankful:
“And Allah has brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers-- you did not know anything-- and He gave you hearing and sight and hearts that you may give thanks.”Qur’an 16:78
To be just:
“O you who believe! Stand firmly for justice, as witnesses to God, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor…”Qur’an 4:135
To be patient:
“And be patient, for indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good.”Qur’an 11:115
To do good:
“Allah has promised to those who believe and do good deeds (that) they shall have forgiveness and a mighty reward.”Qur’an 5:9
Conclusion
In summary, the Qur’an teaches mankind how to worship the One True God, hence fulfilling their true purpose in life, and attaining success in both this world and the next.
“Verily, We have sent down to you (O Muhammad) the Book for mankind in truth. So whosoever accepts the guidance, it is only for his own self; and whosoever goes astray, he goes astray only for his own loss.”Qur’an 39:41
A compact and concise summary of most of the arguments that Dr Ali Ataei speaks about.
MashALLAH Assalam o alaikum very nice brother
Wasalam amigo!
Amazing.
Takbeer!
Allahu akbar!!
Alhamdulilah
Mashallah, this is an incredibly insightful and thought-provoking lecture on the Qur'an and its supernatural provenance.
Mashallah
A brilliant mind, Alhamduliah. May Allah guide the misguided
mashaAllah. this brother, Dr. Ataie is a polished gem. InshaAllah, his works shall be a benefit for slew of people till end of the last generation of those that will be guided and, for him a great reward that our Lord The Merciful Allah will not make him have any accounting. Aameen.
mind boggling at 10 mins. sheer logical proof of the Quran's source if ever it was needed
Indeed it is
His bow-tie is very historical.
The human language is supernatural. It's not the reality, but the reflection in our mind of the reality. I study arabic etymology, how the vocabulary and grammar was elaborated. Surah 2.31. The super hyper natural thing belongs to christians culture.
So etymologically, John, Yohanan and Yahya are all from root LIFE, HaYy. The suffixed semitic morphem -an is emphasis, like in Salom-on, Suleym-an, or Rahm-an. The meaning of this morphem is about Global, Total. The Y prefixed to Yoha is not about mercifull as pretend the rabbies todays, but the Will of Allah, His hand upon. This is why YashuA', Yusef, Yonathan, etc. The Y express intensity, actualisation, here and now, willing. We don't will for the past, it is called nostalgy, regret, we don't will for the futur, we call it hope. We have Will for here and now. When the will goes out of our body, we are dead, and this is why when we sleep we are dead, according to torah and qur'an, no will. The meaning of the semitic Y : the Will.
@@victoremman4639 You a muslim?
Alhamdulillah.
The Word of God
The Qur’an is the literal word of God, The Almighty (Allah in Arabic), revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the Angel Gabriel.
“The revelation of The Book is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise.”Qur’an 39:1
Guidance for Mankind
The Qur’an is “a guidance for mankind… and the distinction (between right and wrong).” Qur’an 2:185 It provides direction to help mankind judge between right and wrong, without which, man would surely be in loss.
The Final Revelation
The Qur’an is the last scripture revealed by Almighty Allah (God), confirming what little truth remains in parts of previous scriptures and refuting and correcting fabrications and additions which have crept into current day versions of such scriptures.
“O you who have been given the Scripture! Believe in what We have revealed confirming what is (already) with you...”Qur’an 4:47
How was the Qur’an Revealed?
The Qur’an was revealed to Muhammad (peace be upon him) and exists only in the language in which it was revealed - Arabic. However, the translation of the meaning of the Qur’an is available in many languages. The Qur’an was not sent down as a complete book in one revelation; rather, the revelation spanned over a period of 23 years. For this reason, it is essential to know in what circumstances the verses were revealed, in order to have a proper understanding of the Qur’an; otherwise, its teachings could be misunderstood.
How do I know that it is from God?
Preservation
The Qur’an is the only religious sacred text that has been in circulation for a lengthy period, and yet remains as pure as the day it was revealed. Nothing has been added, removed or modified from it, since its revelation over 1400 years ago.
“We have, without doubt, sent down the Message; and We will certainly guard it (from corruption).”Qur’an 15:09
Not only has the Qur’an been preserved in written form, but also in the hearts of men, children and women. Today, millions of people have memorised the Qur’an from cover to cover.
Scientific Miracles
The Qur’an does not contradict modern science but rather, supports it. One of the most remarkable aspects about the Qur’an is that it contains many verses which accurately describe natural phenomenon in various fields such as embryology, meteorology, astronomy, geology and oceanography. Scientists have found its descriptions incredibly accurate for a book dating back to the 7th century.
“We shall show them Our Signs in the Universe and within their own selves, until it becomes clear to them that this is the Truth.”Qur’an 41:53
In fact, many of the scientific miracles mentioned in the Qur’an have been discovered only recently, through the modern advancement of technological equipment. Consider the following:
The Qur’an gives a detailed description of the development of the human embryo. These details were unknown to the scientific community until recent times.
The Qur’an states that the astronomical objects (stars, planets, moons etc...) were all formed from clouds of dust. Previously unknown, this fact has now become an undisputed principle of modern cosmology.
Modern science has discovered the existence of barriers that allow two seas to meet yet maintain their own temperature, density and salinity.
These signs of God were clearly stated in the Qur’an more than 1400 years ago.
Uniqueness
Ever since its revelation, no person has been able to produce a single chapter like that of the Qur’an in its beauty, eloquence, splendour, wisdom, prophecies, and other perfect attributes.
“And if you are in doubt as to that which We have revealed to Our servant, then produce a chapter like it and call on your witnesses besides Allah if you are truthful.”Qur’an 2:23
The people that rejected Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) failed this challenge, eventhough they were extremely eloquent in the language of the Qur’an. This challenge remains unanswered to this very day.
No Contradictions
When people write, they are bound to make mistakes such as spelling and grammar, contradictory statements, incorrect facts, omission of information, and other various errors.
“Had it been from other than Allah, they would surely, have found in it (the Qur’an) many contradictions.”Qur’an 4:82
The Qur’an has no contradictions whatsoever - be it in scientific explanations of the water cycle, embryology, geology and cosmology; historical facts and events; or prophecies.
Couldn’t Muhammad have authored it?
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was known in history to be illiterate; he could not read nor write. He was not educated in any field that could account for neither the scientific and historical accuracy, nor the literary beauty of this magnificent Book. The precision of historical recounts of previous peoples and civilisations mentioned in the Qur’an is also too great to be authored by any man.
“And this Qur’an is not such as could ever be produced by other than Allah.”Qur’an 10:37
wow .. I never saw a Muslim scholar with a bowtie before.
5:53. It's a "dillel" of the "nebuwah". Yep, it sure is!
Musa (Moses) fled Egypt and dwelt in Midian. It was in this land that he married. Also, he encountered the "burning 🔥 bush"; and was instructed by YHWH (Yehowah) to bring the Israelites out of Egypt to this land.
Midian-Jabal Musa-is now situated in the north west part of Saudi Arabia!
it’s disputed weither jabal musa is the actual mount sinai or not.
Sorry Ali, but Yashua' doesn't mean "rescue", this is the christian view, not semitic meaning. The proof : Yehashua' was appointed to take the land of the canaanean, as promise by Allah. So Yehoshua' is about realization of a Promise. Yehashua' didn't save anything, he just fulfilled the Promise of Allah toward Abraham family. The same for Jesus, the yehudis was waiting a Mashiah as a promise from Adonaï, to deliver them from roman occupation. Funny, nowdays, the rabbies want a Mashiah to rebuild the temple of Suleyman. They change the Masiah profil according to their political situation and desir : the temple was not destroy in Jesus's time.
It would seem that the only times the Tanakh (and the Christian New Testament) is accurate, is when it has passages referring to Muhammad: these passages are historical-without fabrication!
Yes thats right ...if u want to believe that
The Bible is taken with a grain of salt either way, the Bible is not the arbiter or judge over the Qur'an, the Bible is simply a collection of texts written by men which are in the hands of Jewish and Christian tradition and venerated by them.
Given that the Qur'an validates these various Prophets, monotheism, eschatology etc it only makes sense that books in these man made collection (Bible) will have some corresponding things in their contents.
The Bible is narrative based sacred history, it is not unadulterated revelation, it is not written by God itself.
But proving Islam doesn't require reference to the Bible or any kind of double standard over what is and isn't accepted.
@@charlievaughan1308
I think your question more of like::
If God wants people to believe ,so, why not God just pave every way and make believers prevail in the easiest manner ? why God won't use the most effective approach ? Why not all the scriptures were preserved ? why didn't the believers always won ? Why God didn't just use his power to conquer the disbelievers ? or make everyone believers?
Is that right ?
Did Sara "laugh" because she knew Ibrahim's libido-and the idea that he would be able to father a child in his old age was 😂!
I take it girls laughing at you before intercourse is what inspired this little outburst