The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 452
452. Essence of Islam-1 and describes as a creation of God all that is part of the universe and proves the falsehood of those who are opposed to this. This purpose is set forth briefly in the phrase: رب العلمين 259. The third purpose of the Holy Qur'an is to establish the unearned grace of God and to set forth His general. Mercy. This purpose is conveyed briefly in: الرحمن 260. The fourth purpose of the Holy Qur'ān is to establish that grace of God which follows upon effort and diligence. . This is set forth in: 261. The fifth purpose of the Holy Qur'ān is to set forth the true condition of the hereafter. This is comprehended in the phrase: ملك يوم الدين 262. The sixth purpose of the Holy Qur'ān is to set forth the sincerity and servitude and purification of the soul from that which is beside Allāh, and the remedy of spiritual ills and the reform of moral qualities and the upholding of the Unity of God in worship. This is included briefly in the affirmation: ايَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ 263. The seventh purpose of the Holy Qur'an is to establish. God as the true source of all action, and of all strength 259 Lord of all the worlds'-al-Fatihah, 1:2 [Publisher] 260 'The Gracious'-al-Fatihah, 1:3 [Publisher] 261 The Merciful' al-Fatihah, 1:3 [Publisher]. 262 Master of the Day of Judgement' al-Fatihah, 1:4 [Publisher] 263 Thee alone do we worship. '-al-Fatihah, 1:5 [Publisher]