Part 1: Allah's Promise – Did He Take Responsibility for the Quran?
2025年 09月 05日
Introduction
One of the most quoted verses about preservation in the Quran is:
“Indeed, We have sent down the Zikr, and indeed, We will be its Guardian.”
(Surah Al-Hijr 15:9)
Many people believe this verse guarantees that Allah will protect the Quran word-for-word. However, the wording clearly mentions Zikr, not Quran.
This raises important questions:
What exactly does Zikr mean?
Did Allah promise to preserve the Quran itself, or just His message in general?
Allah's Promise: Protection of the Message
The main point to understand is:
Allah's promise is only to protect His message (Zikr ).
This message reaches humanity through every prophet, whether or not they received a written book .
The Quran is one form/branch of this Zikr , but Allah did not promise literal, word-for-word preservation of the Quran.
Allah's responsibility is to ensure His message continues to remind people.
Just as previous prophets reminded their people of Allah's message, this process continues in every generation. The focus is on guidance and the survival of the divine message, not on preserving a single text.
Zikr (Reminder / remembrance / Message) in the Quran
Arabic :
وَإِنَّهُ لَذِكْرٌ لَّكُمْ وَلِقَوْمِكُمْ
(Surah Az-Zukhruf 43:44)
Translation:
"And indeed, it is a reminder for you and your people…"
Arabic :
وَلَقَدْ يَسَّرْنَا الْقُرْآنَ لِلذِّكْرِ فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍ(Surah Al-Qamar 54:17)
Translation:
And We have certainly made the Quran easy for remembrance, so is there anyone who will take heed?
Arabic :
بِالْبَيِّنَاتِ وَالزُّبُرِ ۗ وَأَنزَلْنَا إِلَيْكَ الذِّكْرَ لِتُبَيِّنَ لِلنَّاسِ مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِمْ وَلَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ
(Surah An-Nahl 16:44)
Translation:
With clear proofs and scriptures. And We sent down to you the Reminder so that you may explain to the people what was sent down to them, and perhaps they may reflect.
Arabic :
وَهَذَا ذِكْرٌ مُّبَارَكٌ أَنزَلْنَاهُ فَاتَّبِعُوهُ وَاتَّقُوا لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ
(Surah Al-Anbiya 21:50)
Translation:
"And this is a blessed Reminder which We have sent down, so follow it and fear [Allah] that you may receive mercy."
Quran (The Book)
Arabic :
ذَلِكَ الْكِتَابُ لَا رَيْبَ فِيهِ هُدًى لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:2)
Translation:
"This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah."
Arabic :
وَرَتِّلِ الْقُرْآنَ تَرْتِيلًا
(Surah Al-Muzzammil 73:4)
Translation:
"And recite the Quran with measured recitation."
Arabic:
وَقَالَ ٱلرَّسُولُ يَـٰرَبِّ إِنَّ قَوْمِى ٱتَّخَذُوا۟ هَـٰذَا ٱلْقُرْءَانَ مَهْجُورًۭا
Surah Al-Furqan (25), Ayah 30
Translation :
And the Messenger will say, 'O my Lord, indeed my people have taken this Quran as [a thing] abandoned.
✅ Observation :
Zikr refers to Allah's message not the Quran, Allah promise for zikr (guidance through prophets .and imams)
Conclusion
From the above discussion, it is clear that Allah's promise in Surah Al-Hijr 15:9 is specifically to protect His message (Zikr), not the Quran word-for-word. Zikr refers to the divine guidance sent to every prophet, whether or not they received a written book. The Quran is one form of this Zikr, but Allah's responsibility is the survival and continuity of the divine message itself, ensuring it continues to guide and remind humanity.
This article is the first part of a multi-article series. In the upcoming articles, we will explore in detail:
Hadith and riwayat from both Sunni and Shia perspectives
Supporting historical facts
Logical analysis of how the Quran has been transmitted and preserved
The series aims to provide a comprehensive and balanced understanding of Allah's promise, the role of Zikr, and the history of Quranic preservation.
by Dostii4ever
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