Are there any miracles in the holy Quran?

Sources

• ✓ 17:82 · Al-Israa

  17:82 · Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall

  وَنُنَزِّلُ مِنَ ٱلْقُرْءَانِ مَا هُوَ شِفَآءٌۭ وَرَحْمَةٌۭ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ۙ وَلَا يَزِيدُ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ إِلَّا خَسَارًۭا

  And We reveal of the Qur'an that which is a healing and a mercy for believers though it increase the evil-doers in naught save ruin.

• ✓ 29:51 · Al-Ankaboot

  29:51 · Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall

  أَوَلَمْ يَكْفِهِمْ أَنَّآ أَنزَلْنَا عَلَيْكَ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ يُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْهِمْ ۚ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَرَحْمَةًۭ وَذِكْرَىٰ لِقَوْمٍۢ يُؤْمِنُونَ

  Is it not enough for them that We have sent down unto thee the Scripture which is read unto them? Lo! herein verily is mercy, and a reminder for folk who believe.

• ✓ Tafsir Ibn Kathir on 29:51

  Sunni

  Tafsir Ibn Kathir · 29:51

  Allah Almighty informs us in this verse about the persistence and obstinacy of the polytheists in demanding miraculous signs to prove the truth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), much like how the people of Prophet Salih demanded the sign of the she-camel. Allah says, “Say, ‘The signs are only with Allah,’” meaning that the matter of providing such signs is entirely under Allah’s control. If Allah knew that you would truly be guided by these signs, He would certainly grant your request, as this is easy and within His power. However, He knows that your real intention is to be stubborn and to test, so He does not respond with such signs, as He said elsewhere: “And what prevented Us from sending signs except that the former peoples denied them? And We gave Thamud the she-camel as a clear sign, but they wronged her.” (17:59) Next, Allah says, “And I am only a clear warner,” emphasizing that the Prophet’s role is solely to convey the message clearly and to warn. Guidance itself is in Allah’s hands, as He says, “Whomever Allah guides—he is the rightly guided; and whomever He causes to go astray—you will never find for him a helper or guide.” And also, “It is not for you to guide them, but Allah guides whom He wills.” This shows the limited capacity of the Prophet and his total reliance upon Allah’s decree for guidance. Then, Allah highlights the ignorance and foolishness of the disbelievers who demand signs to establish the Prophet’s truthfulness, despite the fact that he came to them with the mighty Qur’an—a Book that no falsehood can approach from before or behind, revealed by the Wise, Praiseworthy. This Qur’an is a greater miracle than any other, since eloquent and learned people have failed to produce even ten verses like it, or one chapter. Thus, Allah says, “Is it not sufficient for them that We have revealed to you the Book which is recited to them?” meaning that this Qur’an itself ought to be enough as proof of prophecy. It contains knowledge of what preceded them, what follows them, and judgments between them, all given to an unlettered man who neither read nor wrote, and who had no contact with any of the People of the Book, yet brought them accurate reports of their earlier scriptures, clarifying the truth amid their disagreements with undeniable and clear proofs. As Allah states elsewhere, “Did they not have a sign in that the scholars of the Children of Israel knew it?” (26:197) and the people said, “Why does he not bring us a sign from his Lord? Did the clear evidence already exist in the earlier scriptures not suffice them?” (20:133) Imam Ahmad narrated from Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “No prophet was given miracles similar to those given to others by which people believed, except that what was given to me was revelation inspired by Allah directed to me, and I hope to be the most numerous follower on the Day of Resurrection.” This was reported through a sound chain. Furthermore, Allah says, “Indeed in that is mercy and a reminder for a people who believe,” meaning the Qur’an embodies mercy by clarifying the truth and dispelling falsehood, and it serves as a warning and reminder of the punishment and chastisement that will befall the rejecters and sinners. Finally, Allah commands the Prophet to say, “Sufficient is Allah as a witness between me and you,” indicating that Allah fully knows the disputes and denials you express, and He knows the truth of what I am reporting to you—that He sent me. If I had lied about Him, He would have punished me, as He says, “And if he had fabricated against Us some sayings, We would have seized him by the right hand; then We would have cut off his life artery. And none of you could prevent it.” (69:44-47) I am truthful in conveying this message, and this truthfulness is supported by clear miracles and decisive proofs. Allah knows all that is in the heavens and the earth, nothing escapes His knowledge. As for those who believe in falsehood and disbelieve in Allah, they are the losers. On the Day of Resurrection, Allah will recompense them for their actions and repay their rejection of truth combined with their following of falsehood. They denied Allah’s messengers despite the compelling evidence of their truthfulness, and they believed in tyrants and idols without any proof. Allah, who is All-Wise and All-Knowing, will justly reward them accordingly.