Quran /14- IBRÂHÎM Abraham Revealed at Makkah /   Introduction         This sûrah proclaims the duty of the messengers of Allâh and the value attached to the Books they have been given. The prophets are all human beings who are sent as signs and warnings, but they are totally unable to produce a supernatural act without Allâh’s will and authorization, nor can they guide anyone to the path of righteousness and out of darkness to light and enlightenment without His permission. The sûrah gives parables beginning with life here and ending with life in the Hereafter; it portrays those who are thankful in contrast to those who are ungrateful. It indicates that, generally speaking, man is not truly grateful. Yet, if people consider Allâh’s favors, they will find them countless, but those who lift to Allâh their inward sight ponder His revelations and signs and endure misfortunes, and contentment live ever in their thankful hearts. The sûrah ends by mentioning Allâh’s omnipotence to render many of the physical forces subservient to man. It shows that more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of, and this is beautifully illustrated in Ibrâhîm’s (Abraham’s) message and character. In the Name of Allâh, The All-Merciful, The Ever-Merciful
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