Malfuzat – Volume II — Page 139
139 1 ِ رَيْبَ فِيْه لَا There is no doubt in it. These words allude to the formal cause of the Holy Quran and indicate that all things are susceptible to doubt, suspicion and corrupt thoughts, but the Holy Quran is a book that is free from all forms of doubt. The words َ رَيْب لَا (no doubt) indicate that the Holy Quran is free from all doubts. Now when Allah the Ex- alted has described the greatness of this Book with the words: ِ رَيْبَ فِيْه لَا , naturally, the soul of any good-natured and blessed individual would be thrilled and would desire to act upon the instructions of the Holy Quran. I must say with regret that the manifestly clear and radiant grandeur of the Holy Quran is not presented be- fore the world. For the Holy Quran possesses such qualities and excellences, such beauty within itself, and such attraction and allure that hearts are drawn to it helplessly. For example, if someone were to praise a beautiful garden, if they were to speak of its fragrant trees, its refreshing and revitalising plants and pathways, and its streams and rivers flowing with pure water, anyone would desire to visit and walk through that garden, and enjoy its beauty. Moreover, if it was said that some of the flowing streams in the garden cure chronic and deadly ailments, peo- ple would flock there with even more fervour and desire. In the same manner, if the qualities and excellences of the Holy Quran are described in the exceedingly beautiful manner that behoves it, and in effective words, the soul races towards it with extreme ardour. Righteousness Is a Necessary Condition for the Discovery of Quranic Knowledge In reality, the means by which the soul is satisfied, satiated and the manner in which the need of the soul is truly fulfilled, are contained within the Holy Quran. This is why Allah the Exalted has stated: 2 َ لِّلْمُتَّقِيْن هُدًى It is a guidance for the righteous. At another instance, God Almighty states: 1 al-Baqarah, 2:2-3 2 al-Baqarah, 2:3