It was this arrogance and vanity that had led the Pharaoh and his people to destruction. We^-SWT had sent Prophet Musa^-AS unto them with clear Signs. This included nine remarkable miracles, comprising: (1) the Staff (2) the Illuminous Hand, (3) Cure from Stammering (4) the Cleaving of the Sea (5) the Locust Swarms (6) the Infestation of Frogs (7) and of Lice, (8) the Storm, and (9) the Transformation of Water into Blood. These were the nine clear miracles witnessed by every commoner of average intelligence. Some Commentators have also observed that the nine Divine Commandments are referred to as nine Signs of Allaah^-SWT . The Holy Prophet^-SW is being advised to ask the already knowing Bani Israil how had the Pharaoh responded to these miracles? Despite these clear miracles he had said: "Musa^-AS! I see you under the influence of magic, for you talk such drivel when you declare someone other than me worthy of being worshipped and the Rabb^-SWT of all creation." This was a statement of sheer arrogance and vanity, the same vice which is preventing these infidels from believing in the Holy Prophet^-SW. So Prophet Musa^-AS told him that his statement was just to beguile the masses while he knew that these Signs had been sent by the Sustainer of the universe so that he may take heed and be guided. Had he been the sustainer himself he would have altered these Signs and would not have asked him to pray for deliverance every time. This attitude was suggestive of his destruction, which did not seem far off. But instead of accepting the truth, the Pharaoh began to think of ways of eliminating the Bani Israil lest they pose a threat to his rule. However, Allah^-SWT's Grip is very firm, and He^-SWT not only drowned the Pharaoh but also his entire Army with him. He^-SWT entrusted the whole country to Bani Israil with the instructions to live comfortably on Allah^-SWT's land, and to remember that at the promised Hour they will all be gathered before Him. So they must never neglect Akhirah by indulging in wickedness. And this is nothing unusual O’ Prophet^-SW that you^-SW have also been appointed by Us^-SWT unto these people with truth. We^-SWT have blessed you^-SW with the Book, revealed in absolute purity with no possibility of any corruption or distortion in the process whatsoever.

It is Wrong to Believe that Quran has been Tampered with

When the Quran enjoys absolute Divine Protection in its transfer from Allaah^-SWT to the Holy Prophet^-SW, there is no probability of any alteration. Once conveyed by him^-SW and scribed and saved in the hearts of thousands who committed it to memory, how could it have been changed later? It is astounding to believe that the Four Righteous Caliphs had altered the original Quran, while their compilation could not be altered by anyone so far. Hence to believe that the Quran had been altered in any way or can be altered is totally absurd.

Allah^-SWT has appointed the Holy Prophet^-SW as His^-SWT Messenger, and this office demands that he^-SW must convey glad tidings to the obedient and inform mankind well in time of the dire consequences of His^-SWT disobedience. Now whether people accept the Message or not is not his^-SW responsibility. In fact, this Quran is a grand miracle amongst the myriad of miracles associated with the Holy Prophet^-SW. To facilitate its easy understanding, he^-SW must recite it with pauses and clarity. Just as Allaah^-SWT has not revealed it all at once, that people had to delve into it in search of the answers to their queries. Rather, He^-SWT revealed solutions to problems as they arose, to facilitate understanding. The Holy Prophet^-SW must let the people know that whether they believe in His^-SWT Message or not is a matter between them and Allaah^-SWT . As for the authenticity of this Book, it is even recognized by the honest scholars of the preceding Divine Books. And when it is recited before them they fall into Sajdah and declare: Praise be to Allah^-SWT, His^-SWT Promise is bound to be fulfilled. Their Books had prophecies of raising of the Holy Prophet^-SW and the Revelation of the Quran, which are coming true. Similarly the prediction about the Day of Judgment is also true, and will certainly take place. When they listen to the Quran, tears roll down their eyes and they fall in Sajdah. Because of this they are further blessed with His^-SWT Awe and Kaifiyat-e-Qalbi. The author of Tafsir-e-Mazhari asserts that crying while reciting the Quran is Mustahab (meritorious) but the fact is that this is a state of the heart emanating from the strength of one's faith. If one is blessed with tears while reciting, it is a proof of his salvation.

The Makkans objected to the Holy Prophet^-SW using the word Rahman, while previously he^-SW used to call out to Allaah^-SWT . He^-SW may tell them that Allaah^-SWT is the Only Being^-SWT without any partners. And it is He^-SWT Who^-SWT has many beautiful Attributive Names. So calling by any of these is indeed calling Him^-SWT . The Holy Prophet^-SW should recite the Quran during Salat in a medium voice, not so loudly that the non believers mock at it, nor so low that even the those following him^-SW is Salat fail to hear. Rather, he^-SW must recite in the most balanced manner, pausing frequently. And declare that all Praise is for Allaah^-SWT Alone, the like of Whom^-SWT does not exist! He^-SWT neither has a son, nor any partner in His^-SWT Sovereignty. He^-SWT is the One pure of any imperfection or weakness, and there is no one whose assistance He^-SWT may ever require. He^-SWT must be glorified as intensely as He^-SWT rightfully deserves.