Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part V — Page 79
Chapter One In Explanation of the True Nature of a Miracle and its Need The true nature of a miracle is this: A miracle refers to an extraordinary phenomenon the like of which an opposing party is unable to produce although superficially it may appear to be well within human capa- bilities, just like the miracle of the Holy Quran which was presented before all the denizens of the land of Arabia. Thus, although superfi- cially it seemed entirely within human capacity, the entire population of Arabia was frustrated in their efforts to produce its like. Therefore, to understand the essence of a miracle, the text of the Holy Quran is a shining example. It may appear, at a cursory glance, to be a literary composition just as human literature is. However, with respect to its eloquent expression; with respect to its exceptionally delectable, pure, and florid diction, everywhere meticulously adhering to truth and wis- dom; moreover, with respect to its brilliant arguments which triumph over the entire world’s opposing arguments; and, even further, with respect to its compelling prophecies—it is such a matchless miracle that despite the passage of thirteen hundred years, no adversary has been able to challenge it to this day, nor does anyone have the abil- ity to do so. Of all the books in the world, the Holy Quran holds the distinction of expressing miraculous prophecies in passages that are