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"The Qur'an is a miracle for all times—the greatest ever, visible and accessible to everyone. Allah says, ‘Say, "If mankind and the jinn gathered to produce the like of this Qur'an, they could not produce the like of it"' (Surah Al-Isra, 17:88). Its unmatched words, revealed to an illiterate prophet, endure in their original form, touching hearts and minds across centuries and nations—a living proof of Allah's power.
Jesus (peace be upon him) brought the Injeel—‘We gave him the Injeel, in which was guidance and light' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:46)—and his miracles amazed his people, but they were for his time. The Qur'an says, ‘The Messiah, son of Mary, was no more than a messenger' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:75). The Qur'an surpasses all, a universal sign from Allah, calling everyone to worship Him alone, undeniable and present for all to witness today."
Muslims claim the Qur'an is "unmatched in beauty, a miracle for all people." Let's pause and consider that.
Sure, some find the Qur'an poetic. But beauty isn't proof of divine origin. Shakespeare's works — Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet — are read, memorised, and quoted across the world, centuries later. Is his literary skill any less "miraculous"?
The King James Bible's cadences and phrasing shaped English literature for centuries. Homer's Iliad and Odyssey have inspired countless generations for over 2,500 years. Dante's Divine Comedy mixes theology, poetry, and philosophy with elegance. If "miracle" is defined by enduring impact, the Qur'an is far from unique.
Even the Qur'an admits its claim is a challenge: "You cannot produce the like of this" 17:88. Fine — but so what? Words on a page aren't verifiable miracles. Jesus' life, miracles, death, and resurrection were seen, documented, and verified. People witnessed healings, the raising of the dead, and ultimately His resurrection. That's an eternal miracle.
The Qur'an's "beauty" is a literary claim, subjective and debatable. If beauty alone were proof of divinity, Shakespeare, Homer, or the King James Bible would be just as "miraculous." Jesus' life and resurrection, however, are visible, verifiable, and transformative — a miracle anyone can witness, across all generations.