Ali Mohamed Elshorafa Elhamadi writes… The Qur’an is the Key to Dignity and the Gateway to Victory

Summary:
In the editorial of the 46th issue of Al-Arab Magazine, the great Arabian thinker Mr. Ali Mohamed Elshorafa Elhamadi speaks about Muslims’ abandonment of the Holy Qur’an, which has caused the loss and division of the nation into Shiites and scattered, feuding parties who fight one another—although Allah warned them in the Qur’an, saying: “And do not dispute and [thus] lose courage and [then] your strength would depart.”
He commanded them not to abandon the Qur’an. Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, complained about that, as mentioned in the Holy Qur’an: “And the Messenger has said, ‘O my Lord, indeed my people have taken this Qur’an as [a thing] abandoned.’”

Here, Elshorafa Elhamadi asserts that the Qur’an is the key to dignity and the gateway to Muslims’ victory and unity. If they return to the Holy Qur’an, they will achieve both victory and dignity.

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In a time when nations are clashing, crises are unfolding, the wills of nations are stolen, their wealth is plundered, and their dignity is violated, people must reconsider their path, reflect deeply on their dark reality, and ponder the reasons behind their humiliation and degradation.
Elshorafa cites the Holy Qur’an, saying: “And whoever turns away from My remembrance – indeed, he will have a depressed life, and We will gather him on the Day of Resurrection blind.”

The Qur’an should not be used merely as a book for blessing or as decoration in homes and offices; rather, it is a way of life and a law of justice. Whoever holds it as a guide will find his way out of humiliation and be led to the path of victory and dignity. He will rise from cruelty and division to the horizon of mercy and unity.

Fortifying by Faith and Depending on Allah:

He also added that fortifying oneself with faith and depending on Allah is the greatest power a believer possesses when facing challenges. However, whoever abandons the Qur’an chooses for himself the path of doom, finding himself in a state of constant confusion, inner conflict, external chaos, division among his people, and subjugation to his enemies.

The Present Reflects the Consequences of Abandoning the Qur’an:

It is time for people to realize that their present reality is merely a reflection of their abandonment of Allah’s Sharia and the source of their dignity — the Holy Qur’an.
Nations that turned away from Allah’s path, followed people’s desires, imitated others, and became preoccupied with struggles for authority, wealth, and dominance have fallen into division and decline. Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: “And whoever turns away from My remembrance – indeed, he will have a depressed life, and We will gather him on the Day of Resurrection blind.” (Taha:124)

The Qur’an: Guidance and Light

The Qur’an should not be used merely as a book for blessing or decoration in homes and offices; rather, it is a way of life, a law of justice, and a constitution for reform. Allah says: “Indeed, this Qur’an guides to that which is most suitable.” (Al-Isra: 9)
He also says: “There has come to you from Allah a light and a clear Book, by which Allah guides those who pursue His pleasure to the ways of peace, and brings them out from darknesses into the light by His permission.” (Al-Ma’ida: 15–16)

Whoever holds it as a guide will find his way out of humiliation and be led to victory and dignity. He will rise from cruelty and division to the horizon of mercy and unity.

Faith: The Greatest Power in Facing Enemies

Fortifying oneself with faith and depending on Allah is the greatest strength a believer has in facing challenges. Allah commanded His worshipers  to prepare for war and linked victory to preparation and strength, yet He made faith and monotheism the greatest foundations of power:
“And prepare against them whatever you are able of power and of steeds of war by which you may terrify the enemy of Allah and your enemy and others besides them.” (Al-Anfal: 60)

Preparation is not limited to material means but also includes faith that fills the heart with certainty and stability. Allah says: “Say, O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will and take sovereignty away from whom You will. You honor whom You will and humble whom You will. In Your hand is [all] good. Indeed, You are over all things competent.” (Aal Imran: 26)

Through such faith, fear is removed from believers’ hearts and replaced with courage. They become an invincible power, and Allah has promised victory to His worshipers. He said: “Indeed, We will support Our messengers and those who believe.” (Ar-Rum: 47)
He also said: “And whoever aids [the cause of] Allah – Allah will surely aid him. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted in Might.” (Al-Hajj: 40)

The True Defeat Lies in Abandoning the Qur’an

Whoever abandons the Qur’an chooses for himself the path of doom and finds himself in constant confusion, inner conflict, outer chaos, and division among his people, while being subdued by his enemies.
Allah says: “And the Messenger has said, ‘O my Lord, indeed my people have taken this Qur’an as [a thing] abandoned.’” (Al-Furqan: 30)

The consequence of this abandonment is that people replace Allah’s Sharia with their own desires; values are lost, injustice replaces justice, sedition spreads, and people lose their moral compass, allowing tyranny to dominate and their dignity to be trampled. Allah says: “And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed – then it is those who are the disbelievers.” (Al-Ma’ida: 44)
He also says: “Do they then seek the judgment of [the days of] ignorance? But who is better than Allah in judgment for a people who are certain [in faith]?” (Al-Ma’ida: 50)

Choosing Between the Path of Light or Drowning in Darkness

Allah has granted man free will to choose, but the outcome is clear: either following Allah’s Sharia and succeeding, or turning away and failing. He says in the Holy Qur’an: “Whoever follows My guidance will neither go astray nor suffer; but whoever turns away from My remembrance – indeed, he will have a depressed life.” (Taha: 123–124)

Regret will be of no use when it is too late. Whoever rejects Allah and opposes His Sharia will not find a way to escape His punishment. Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: “The Day when there will not benefit [anyone] wealth or children, but only one who comes to Allah with a sound heart.” (Ash-Shu‘ara: 88–89)

Conclusion: Returning to the Path of Salvation

Salvation will not occur unless we return to Allah, adhere to the Qur’an, take it as a source of guidance, follow its commands, avoid its warnings, and consult it in all matters of our lives. Allah says: “O you who have believed, respond to Allah and to the Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life.” (Al-Anfal: 24)

In the Qur’an, one can find life, dignity, victory, mercy, and justice. But whoever chooses another book to follow will face defeat, loss, and regret.
Is it  time for us to return to the Book of our Lord?
Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: “If you support Allah, He will support you and plant firmly your feet.” (Muhammad: 7)
He also says: “And your Lord would not have destroyed the cities unjustly while their people were reformers.” (Hud: 117)