Qur’anic prophecies about the future

Qur'anic Prophecies About the Future

Dr. Abdul Radhi Muhammad Abdul Mohsen

Muhammad's Prophethood: Reality or Hoax
� 1999 IIPH

These are numerous but we will see the following examples.

1 - The prophecy about the victory of the Romans:

The Almighty Allah, subhanahu wa ta`ala, says:

"The Romans have been defeated. In the nearest land [Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Palestine], and they, after their defeat, will be victorious. Within three to nine years. The decision of the matter, before and after [these events] is only Allah's [before the defeat of the Romans by the Persians, and after the defeat of the Persians by the Romans]..." [Qur'an, 30:2-4]

Seven years later this prophecy became true, and the Romans defeated the Persians.

2 - Prophecy that both al Waleed ibn al Mugheerah and Abu Lahab would die as disbelievers

The Almighty Allah, subhanahu wa ta`ala, says about al Waleed:

"Leave Me alone [to deal] with whom I created lonely [without any wealth or children, i.e. Al Walid ibn Al Mughirah al Makhzumi]. And then granted him resources in abundance. And children to be by his side. And made life smooth and comfortable for him. After all that he desires that I should give more; Nay! Verily, he has been opposing Our Ayat [proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations]. I shall oblige him to [climb a slippery mountain in the Hell-fire called As-Sa`ud, or] face a severe torment! Verily, he thought and plotted. So let him be cursed: how he plotted! And once more let him be cursed: how he plotted! Then he thought. Then he frowned and he looked in a bad tempered way; then he turned back, and was proud. Then he said: "This is nothing but magic from that of old. This is nothing but the word of a human being!" I will cast him into Hell-fire. And what will make you know [exactly] what Hell-fire is? It spares not [any sinner], nor does it leave [anything unburned]!" [Qur'an 74:11-18]

And about Abu Lahab, He, subhanahu wa ta`ala, says:

"Perish the two hands of Abu Lahab [an uncle of the Prophet] and perish he! His wealth and his children will not benefit him! He will be burnt in a Fire of blazing flames!" [Qur'an, 111:1-3]

3 - His prophecy of coming back to Makkah which he left for Madinah. The Almighty Allah, `azza wa jall, says:

"Verily, He Who has given you [O Muhammad] the Qur'an [i.e. ordered you to act on its laws and to preach it to others] will surely bring you back to Ma`ad [place of return, either to Makkah or to Paradise after your death]..." [Qur'an 28:85]

And the Prophet, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam returned to Makkah in the year of the conquest.

4 - The prophecy telling that the Prophet, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam, and the Muslims would enter Makkah in security:

"...Certainly, you shall enter Al Masjid al Haram, if Allah wills, secure, [some] having your heads shaved, and [some] having your head hair cut short, having no fear..." [Qur'an, 48:27]

This prophecy became true and the Muslims conquered Makkah and entered al Masjid al Haram in complete security.

5 - The Prophecy about granting the Muslims succession and authority.

The Almighty Allah says:

"Allah has promised those among you who believe and do righteous good deeds, that He will certainly grant them succession to [the present rulers] in the land, as He granted it to those before them, and that He will grant them the authority to practice their religion which He has chosen for them [i.e. Islam]. And He will surely give them in exchange a safe security after their fear [provided] they [believers] worship Me and do not associate anything [in worship] with Me." [Qur'an, 24:55]

The Almighty Allah, subhanahu wa ta`ala, has fulfilled His promise to the Prophet Muhammad, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam and his nation. He made them successors of great kings and powerful rulers, whose lands and properties were inherited by the Muslims.

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superme Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 April 2006 Location: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Status: Offline Points: 463	Post Options Post Reply Quote superme Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Qur’anic prophecies about the future Posted: 29 April 2006 at 4:05am
	Prophecy is sharing the same root with Prophet. The scientist for an example who have many knowledges from the books as well as from their own experience can make prediction (prophecy) if tomorrow will rain or sunny day. The Prophets also made predictions base of what they know, it hit and miss thingy - God does NOT do this. When He said we will stand in the front of him that is statement not a prophecy. When he said the earth will shake - that's statement. Edited by superme

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	superme, can you explain to me what is the difference between prophecy and statement?
	It is better to be alone than to be in bad company.

superme Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 April 2006 Location: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Status: Offline Points: 463	Post Options Post Reply Quote superme Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 April 2006 at 5:13pm
	In 1998 I wrote in the forum protesting about the word "Prophesy" which used so freely. To me they are statements. I could not pick up why God made prophecies. Do you see what I mean? Edited by superme

salman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group Joined: 17 March 2006 Location: India Status: Offline Points: 569	Post Options Post Reply Quote salman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 April 2006 at 5:01am
	Qur'anic Prophecies About the Future Dr. Abdul Radhi Muhammad Abdul Mohsen Muhammad's Prophethood: Reality or Hoax � 1999 IIPH These are numerous but we will see the following examples. 1 - The prophecy about the victory of the Romans: The Almighty Allah, subhanahu wa ta`ala, says: "The Romans have been defeated. In the nearest land [Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Palestine], and they, after their defeat, will be victorious. Within three to nine years. The decision of the matter, before and after [these events] is only Allah's [before the defeat of the Romans by the Persians, and after the defeat of the Persians by the Romans]..." [Qur'an, 30:2-4] Seven years later this prophecy became true, and the Romans defeated the Persians. 2 - Prophecy that both al Waleed ibn al Mugheerah and Abu Lahab would die as disbelievers The Almighty Allah, subhanahu wa ta`ala, says about al Waleed: "Leave Me alone [to deal] with whom I created lonely [without any wealth or children, i.e. Al Walid ibn Al Mughirah al Makhzumi]. And then granted him resources in abundance. And children to be by his side. And made life smooth and comfortable for him. After all that he desires that I should give more; Nay! Verily, he has been opposing Our Ayat [proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations]. I shall oblige him to [climb a slippery mountain in the Hell-fire called As-Sa`ud, or] face a severe torment! Verily, he thought and plotted. So let him be cursed: how he plotted! And once more let him be cursed: how he plotted! Then he thought. Then he frowned and he looked in a bad tempered way; then he turned back, and was proud. Then he said: "This is nothing but magic from that of old. This is nothing but the word of a human being!" I will cast him into Hell-fire. And what will make you know [exactly] what Hell-fire is? It spares not [any sinner], nor does it leave [anything unburned]!" [Qur'an 74:11-18] And about Abu Lahab, He, subhanahu wa ta`ala, says: "Perish the two hands of Abu Lahab [an uncle of the Prophet] and perish he! His wealth and his children will not benefit him! He will be burnt in a Fire of blazing flames!" [Qur'an, 111:1-3] 3 - His prophecy of coming back to Makkah which he left for Madinah. The Almighty Allah, `azza wa jall, says: "Verily, He Who has given you [O Muhammad] the Qur'an [i.e. ordered you to act on its laws and to preach it to others] will surely bring you back to Ma`ad [place of return, either to Makkah or to Paradise after your death]..." [Qur'an 28:85] And the Prophet, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam returned to Makkah in the year of the conquest. 4 - The prophecy telling that the Prophet, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam, and the Muslims would enter Makkah in security: "...Certainly, you shall enter Al Masjid al Haram, if Allah wills, secure, [some] having your heads shaved, and [some] having your head hair cut short, having no fear..." [Qur'an, 48:27] This prophecy became true and the Muslims conquered Makkah and entered al Masjid al Haram in complete security. 5 - The Prophecy about granting the Muslims succession and authority. The Almighty Allah says: "Allah has promised those among you who believe and do righteous good deeds, that He will certainly grant them succession to [the present rulers] in the land, as He granted it to those before them, and that He will grant them the authority to practice their religion which He has chosen for them [i.e. Islam]. And He will surely give them in exchange a safe security after their fear [provided] they [believers] worship Me and do not associate anything [in worship] with Me." [Qur'an, 24:55] The Almighty Allah, subhanahu wa ta`ala, has fulfilled His promise to the Prophet Muhammad, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam and his nation. He made them successors of great kings and powerful rulers, whose lands and properties were inherited by the Muslims.
	It is better to be alone than to be in bad company.