The Quran teaches the oneness of God (Allah), the importance of following His prophets, and submitting to His will. It guides humanity to live righteously, with lessons from past prophets like Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them). The Quran urges all to embrace faith, avoid disbelief, and follow the path to paradise.
The Quran is a unique book, unlike any human book. So, summarizing the Quran in a few words is hard and hardly does justice to its message. But, this is like an introduction, about what to expect when reading the Quran, and what’s its main message to mankind.
The Quran is a vast ocean of knowledge, people can read it their whole lives and still learn new insights. Let’s take a look at it from far before we delve in deep.
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What is the message of the Quran?
If we summarize the Quranic message in just one, it would undoubtedly be the core of Islam and its first pillar: The Shahadah.
1. God is One
God is One, no one is like Him, and worship is his sole right over people.
Allah says:
“شَهِدَ ٱللَّهُ أَنَّهُۥ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ وَٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ وَأُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْعِلْمِ قَآئِمًۢا بِٱلْقِسْطِ ۚ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ”
“Allah ˹Himself˺ is a Witness that there is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him—and so are the angels and people of knowledge. He is the Maintainer of justice. There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him—the Almighty, All-Wise.” Surah Al-Imran
2. God sent prophets to guide humanity
God sent prophets to guide humanity to His straight path, and the last of them is prophet Muhammed peace be upon them all.
Allah says:
“وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَا مِن رَّسُولٍ إِلَّا لِيُطَاعَ بِإِذْنِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ ”
“And We did not send any messenger except to be obeyed by permission of Allāh.” Surah Al-Nisa
3. The Complete Submittion to God
Humans should submit to God almighty and follow His path by obeying His orders and obeying His messenger.
Allah says:
“وَمَنْ أَحْسَنُ قَوْلًۭا مِّمَّن دَعَآ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ وَعَمِلَ صَـٰلِحًۭا وَقَالَ إِنَّنِى مِنَ ٱلْمُسْلِمِينَ”
“And who is better in speech than one who invites to Allāh and does righteousness and says, “Indeed, I am of the Muslims.”” Surah Fussilat
Unlike other religions, the Quran is extremely clear in all of its Surah in supporting the core Islamic creed.
The Quran highlights why this creed is the most important thing in life, and why it is the ultimate factor to decide who goes to paradise or hell fire.
4. The Creation and the purpose of life
The Quran addresses the universe and its creation, the purpose of life, the dignity of the individual, and the laws governing societies and individuals. It also provides detailed guidance on existential problems, combining legislative and theological aspects together with vivid descriptions of the afterlife, the Day of Judgment, and divine justice,
5. The true Stories of Previous Prophets such as Jesus:
The Quran recounts stories of past prophets and provides guidance on personal conduct and moral principles.
The Quran, presents a tapestry of stories about various prophets sent to guide humanity throughout history. Stories of prophets such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them) are recounted with respect and honor.
For instance, the story of Prophet Noah (Nuh) is a powerful narrative of steadfastness in the face of overwhelming opposition and disbelief. It teaches the importance of unwavering faith and patience.
The tale of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) exemplifies the pinnacle of monotheistic belief, showcasing his willingness to sacrifice everything for God, which is commemorated annually during Eid al-Adha by Muslims worldwide.
Prophet Moses (Musa), who is often mentioned in the Quran, is depicted as a strong and resilient leader who confronts the tyranny of Pharaoh. His life story is filled with lessons on trust in God, perseverance, and leadership.
The Quran also honors Prophet Jesus (Isa), affirming his miraculous birth, his profound wisdom, and his ascension to heaven, while rejecting the notion of his divinity and crucifixion, thus presenting a unique Islamic perspective on his life and mission.
The stories of these prophets are interwoven with themes of divine justice, the struggle between truth and falsehood, and the ultimate triumph of faith. They serve as a reminder of the continuity of God’s message and the shared heritage of monotheism.
The Quranic narratives emphasize the moral integrity and high ethical standards of the prophets, countering any allegations of misconduct attributed to them in other religious texts.
6. Moral Guidance
The Quran draws parallels between the challenges faced by past communities and those encountered by contemporary societies.
It encourages believers to reflect on the outcomes of those who heeded the prophets’ warnings and those who did not, thus offering guidance for personal and communal conduct. The Quran’s portrayal of prophets is one of honor and respect, highlighting their role as exemplars of righteousness and piety.
In essence, the stories of the prophets in the Quran are not just historical recountings but are meant to inspire, guide, and offer insight into the human condition and the eternal truths of God’s message. They are a source of inspiration for Muslims to live virtuous lives and to hold firm to their faith amidst the trials and tribulations of life.
The Quran stands as a beacon of light, offering timeless wisdom through the stories of these noble messengers.
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What are the key messages of the Quran?
The key message of the Quran emphasizes the oneness of God, following his Messengers, the importance of faith, hereafter, and living a righteous life.
The Quran has many key messages for its reader like:
- Who is God and how to know Him
- How to be good, Life is a test from God
- why there are good and evil
- The Judgment day and after life
- how God will Judge us
- what happened to those before us
- what is the way of God
What are the key messages of the Quran to humanity?
The Quran presents itself to humanity as the ultimate guidance in life.
Allah says: “ذلك الكتاب لا ريب فيه، هدى للمتقين”
“This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for the pious” Surah Al-Baqarah
He also says: “يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ رَبَّكُمُ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَكُمْ وَٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ”
“O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous –” Surah Al-Baqarah
In the Quran, Allah often reminds humanity of all of his blessings on them and all the signs he had given them, as a reason to turn to him and follow His guidance.
What are the key messages of the Quran to disbelievers?
The Quran challenges the disbelievers, provides them with many arguments, and urges them to think and contemplate to see the truth.
Allah says:
“وَإِن كُنتُمْ فِى رَيْبٍۢ مِّمَّا نَزَّلْنَا عَلَىٰ عَبْدِنَا فَأْتُوا۟ بِسُورَةٍۢ مِّن مِّثْلِهِۦ وَٱدْعُوا۟ شُهَدَآءَكُم مِّن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ إِن كُنتُمْ صَـٰدِقِينَ، فَإِن لَّمْ تَفْعَلُوا۟ وَلَن تَفْعَلُوا۟ فَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱلنَّارَ ٱلَّتِى وَقُودُهَا ٱلنَّاسُ وَٱلْحِجَارَةُ ۖ أُعِدَّتْ لِلْكَـٰفِرِينَ”
“And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down [i.e., the Qur’ān] upon Our Servant, then produce a sūrah the like thereof and call upon your helpers other than Allāh, if you should be truthful. (23) And if you don’t and you never be able to then fear the Fire, whose fuel is people and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.(24)”Surah Al-Baqarah
The Quran warns the disbelievers that turning away from the Truth will cause their ultimate doom, by eternal punishment of hellfire. Which is a grave warning to those with ears.
There are many verses that argue with disbelievers and challenge them. The Quran provides a very compelling case for Islam to those who see and hear it. That’s why the Quran is counted as a living miracle and testimony for Islam.
What are the key messages of the Quran to believers?
Allah sent the Quran as guidance to all of mankind, but those who truly benefit from it are the believers. Those who actually accept it and follow it.
That’s why many scholars said when you hear Allah calling on the believers in the Quran pay close attention, because it’s either a good that you are ordered to do, or a bad that you re warned from.
There are about 25 places where Allah speaks to the believers with “O Belivers, ” what follows is generally great instructions for good to do, or bad to be aware of or a reminder about God and the hereafter.
What are the key messages of the Quran to the people of the book (Jews and Christians)?
The Quran reminds Jews and Christians of their previous commitment to God, and in turn calls them to follow the last messenger He sent.
Allah says:
يَـٰبَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ ٱذْكُرُوا۟ نِعْمَتِىَ ٱلَّتِىٓ أَنْعَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَأَوْفُوا۟ بِعَهْدِىٓ أُوفِ بِعَهْدِكُمْ وَإِيَّـٰىَ فَٱرْهَبُونِ، وَءَامِنُوا۟ بِمَآ أَنزَلْتُ مُصَدِّقًۭا لِّمَا مَعَكُمْ وَلَا تَكُونُوٓا۟ أَوَّلَ كَافِرٍۭ بِهِۦ ۖ وَلَا تَشْتَرُوا۟ بِـَٔايَـٰتِى ثَمَنًۭا قَلِيلًۭا وَإِيَّـٰىَ فَٱتَّقُونِ
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I have bestowed upon you and fulfill My covenant [upon you] that I will fulfill your covenant [from Me], and be afraid of [only] Me (40). And believe in what I have sent down confirming that which is [already] with you, and be not the first to disbelieve in it. And do not exchange My signs for a small price, and fear [only] Me. (41)” Surah Al-Baqarah
The Quran often exposes the corruption that happened to the scriptures of Jews and Christians, corrects it, and calls them to follow the Truth instead of blind faith.
Allah says:
قُلْ يَـٰٓأَهْلَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ لَا تَغْلُوا۟ فِى دِينِكُمْ غَيْرَ ٱلْحَقِّ وَلَا تَتَّبِعُوٓا۟ أَهْوَآءَ قَوْمٍۢ قَدْ ضَلُّوا۟ مِن قَبْلُ وَأَضَلُّوا۟ كَثِيرًۭا وَضَلُّوا۟ عَن سَوَآءِ ٱلسَّبِيلِ
“Say, “O People of the Scripture, do not exceed limits in your religion beyond the truth and do not follow the inclinations of a people who had gone astray before and misled many and have strayed from the soundness of the way.”” Surah Al-Ma’idah
A widely spread misconception about the Quran is that it affirms (The Bible), which is false. The Quran affirms the original scriptures that God revealed and shows that the hands of malicious people corrupted those, then the Quran corrects it and calls people to follow the last and only preserved scripture.
The Quran addresses Jews and Christians in multiple places, and they are often addressed as (People of the book).
Of the key Quranic messages to the people of the book:
1. Islam is not New, it is the original message of all the prophets
Allah says: “قُلْ يَـٰٓأَهْلَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ تَعَالَوْا۟ إِلَىٰ كَلِمَةٍۢ سَوَآءٍۭ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَكُمْ أَلَّا نَعْبُدَ إِلَّا ٱللَّهَ”
“Say, “O People of the Scripture, come to a word that is equitable between us and you – that we will not worship except Allāh and not associate anything with Him and not take one another as lords instead of Allāh.”1 But if they turn away, then say, “Bear witness that we are Muslims [submitting to Him].”” Al-Imran
2. The God of Muslims is the same God as all the prophets
Allah says: وَلَا تُجَـٰدِلُوٓا۟ أَهْلَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ إِلَّا بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا۟ مِنْهُمْ ۖ وَقُولُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا بِٱلَّذِىٓ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْنَا وَأُنزِلَ إِلَيْكُمْ وَإِلَـٰهُنَا وَإِلَـٰهُكُمْ وَٰحِدٌۭ وَنَحْنُ لَهُۥ مُسْلِمُونَ”
“And do not argue with the People of the Scripture except in a way that is best, except for those who commit injustice among them, and say, “We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you. And our God and your God is one; and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him.”” Al-Ankabut
3. Those who reject the last prophet are infact rejecting all the prophets
Allah says: “وَلَمَّا جَآءَهُمْ رَسُولٌۭ مِّنْ عِندِ ٱللَّهِ مُصَدِّقٌۭ لِّمَا مَعَهُمْ نَبَذَ فَرِيقٌۭ مِّنَ ٱلَّذِينَ أُوتُوا۟ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ كِتَـٰبَ ٱللَّهِ وَرَآءَ ظُهُورِهِمْ كَأَنَّهُمْ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ”
“And when a messenger from Allāh came to them confirming that which was with them, a party of those who had been given the Scripture threw the Scripture of Allāh behind their backs as if they did not know!” Al-Baqarah
4. Purpose of Prophet Muhammad
The Last Prophet is sent to correct the corruption that happened by many Jews and Christians to the original message of God
Allah says: “يَـٰٓأَهْلَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ قَدْ جَآءَكُمْ رَسُولُنَا يُبَيِّنُ لَكُمْ كَثِيرًۭا مِّمَّا كُنتُمْ تُخْفُونَ مِنَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ وَيَعْفُوا۟ عَن كَثِيرٍۢ ۚ قَدْ جَآءَكُم مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ نُورٌۭ وَكِتَـٰبٌۭ مُّبِينٌۭ ”
“O People of the Scripture, there has come to you Our Messenger making clear to you much of what you used to conceal of the Scripture and overlooking much. There has come to you from Allāh a light and a clear Book ” Al-Ma’idah
5. Prophet Muahamaad is a mercy to Jews and Christians
The last prophet is sent as a mercy to Jews and Christians as he puts away many of the harsh laws that were meant as punishment for them: (I.e: Sabath, divorce and others)
Allah says: “اٱلَّذِينَ يَتَّبِعُونَ ٱلرَّسُولَ ٱلنَّبِىَّ ٱلْأُمِّىَّ ٱلَّذِى يَجِدُونَهُۥ مَكْتُوبًا عِندَهُمْ فِى ٱلتَّوْرَىٰةِ وَٱلْإِنجِيلِ يَأْمُرُهُم بِٱلْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَىٰهُمْ عَنِ ٱلْمُنكَرِ وَيُحِلُّ لَهُمُ ٱلطَّيِّبَـٰتِ وَيُحَرِّمُ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلْخَبَـٰٓئِثَ وَيَضَعُ عَنْهُمْ إِصْرَهُمْ وَٱلْأَغْلَـٰلَ ٱلَّتِى كَانَتْ عَلَيْهِمْ ۚ”
“Those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered prophet, whom they find written in what they have of the Torah and the Gospel, who enjoins upon them what is right and prohibits them from what is wrong and makes lawful for them what is good and forbids them from what is evil and relieves them of their burden and the shackles which were upon them.” Al-A’raf
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Conclusion
The core message of the Quran revolves around the absolute oneness of God (Allah), the guidance of prophets, and the importance of submitting to God’s will. It emphasizes that there is no deity but God, with the role of prophets being crucial to guide humanity towards righteousness.
The Quran stresses that humans must adhere to God’s commands and follow the teachings of His messengers, especially Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It also highlights the purpose of life, the creation of the universe, and the eternal consequences of one’s actions in this world and the afterlife.
The Quran calls on individuals to live a life of faith, righteousness, and submission to God’s will, with a clear message that the key to paradise lies in following this path.
The Quran is not just a spiritual text but a complete code of life, dealing with a vast range of subjects beyond worship and morals, including social, political, historical, and cultural issues.
It defines believers and their characteristics, providing wisdom for leading a moral life and guidance for achieving spiritual purity. The Quran’s enduring significance is in its ability to guide Muslims through various aspects of life, making it a timeless source of wisdom and law.
There is no end to the wisdom you can get by contemplating the Quran. Reading the Quran is a journey for a lifetime of continuous learning.
