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of the Verses  The Noble Qur`an was revealed over the span of
twenty-three years, following a chain of questions and answers
[from the people] or with various events and incidents taking
place.  Having knowledge of the history of revelation of the
verses offers us a clearer understanding of the meaning of each
verse. However, this does not mean that without knowing the
history of revelation we are unable to go forth and explain the
Qur`an. Rather, since the verses of the Qur`an are a source of
guidance, clear proofs, and the distinguisher between right and
wrong, just as we are told that:  هُدىً لِّلنَّاسِ
وَبَـيِّـنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدى وَالْفُرْقَانِ...  “…(this Qur`an
is a) guide to mankind, and also clear (Signs) for guidance and
judgement (between right and wrong)…1   .وَأَنْـزَلْنَا
إِلَيْكُمْ نُوراً مُّبِيناً...  “…and We have sent down to you
the manifest light (the Noble Qur`an)…”2  thus naturally, this
is exactly what has been meant and e