معجزہ کی تفہیم: اصول ومبادی کا تحقیقی جائزہ

The Understanding of Miracles: A Research Review of Foundational Concepts

Abstract

Allah Almighty created humanity for the purpose of worship and appointed prophets for their guidance. This chain of prophethood continued from Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who is regarded as the Seal of the Prophets. With his arrival, this chain of prophethood came to an end. Since Allah chose prophets from among humankind, when individuals who appeared similar to people made claims of prophethood, it was only natural for them to demand evidence for the truthfulness of such claims. To affirm the validity of these claims and to highlight the greatness of the prophets, Allah manifested extraordinary events through them, which are known as miracles. In religious literature, the miracles of the prophets hold particular significance. This is why various aspects of these miracles have been discussed in all Islamic sources. In this research paper, I have focused on the fundamental issues related to the understanding of miracles, aiming to shed light on the definitions, conditions, and synonyms of miracles as articulated by both early and later scholars. This analysis will not only help in adopting a comprehensive stance in light of differing opinions but also clarify the importance of this topic and familiarize readers with the research conducted on it.