Islam defines a miracle as an extraordinary act or event that is contrary to the laws of nature and can only come about through the direct intervention of God Almighty Himself. The Arabic word for miracle is mu’jizah. It stems from the word ajz, meaning something that incapacitates, cannot be resisted, unique.
According to Islam, miracles are performed by the permission of God, by the Prophets of God. Miracles are not magic, which is by definition a trick or illusion, nor is a miracle an event brought about by a learned righteous people who are not Prophets of God. These events are called karamahs. Thus we find three distinct categories, miracles, karamahs and magic
A miracle results in nothing but good and is given by the Almighty to the Prophets as a sign. This is coupled with a life of exemplary morals and character, and a message of goodness. Magic can also bring about something extraordinary; however no good can come from magic. It is performed by evil people and is done by seeking the help of the devils and drawing close to them. Miracles cannot be learnt or undone, whereas magic can be learnt, cancelled out or undone.
Miracles can be of two types; those that occur at the suggestion of the people the miracles are supposed to impress or convince and those that occur without suggestion from the people. An example of the first type is when Prophet Saleh’s people suggested he bring out from behind the mountain a she camel and her offspring.
Muslims believe that the Quran itself is a miracle. Prophet Muhammad said, “Every Prophet was given miracles because of which people believed, but what I have been given is divine inspiration which Allah has revealed to me, so I hope that my followers will outnumber the followers of the other Prophets on Resurrection Day.”[3] Prophet Muhammad was implying that the Quran itself is the greatest miracle of all time; it is a miraculous book filled with miracles of all kinds. Its revelation, literary excellence, and its content, including scientific, prophetic and historical information, all contribute to Quran’s status as a miracle.(via re:scientific errors )
Miracles or Misunderstood Natural Phenomenon?**
Is
the Qur'an scientifically correct? (7) (So-called myths and legendary
tales)
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