Comparative Commentary of the First Verses of the Chapter "The Evident Smoke" (al-Dokhan), with Emphasis on the Revelation of the Quran

Comparative studies on Islamic texts, particularly on Quranic verses, are of particular importance and status. The first six verses of the Chapter "The Evident Smoke" (al-Dokhan) briefly explain the eminence and magnificence of the Revealer, the revealed, the receiver and time of the revelation. Therefore, the issue of the Night of Decree and revelation of the Quran can be discussed in the commentaries of abovementioned verses. The comparative commentary of these verses shows that the best interpretation of the isolated (detached) letters "Ha- Mim" is "O Muhammad", based on the guidance of infallible Imams (peace be upon them), that of "al-Kitab al-Mobin" is "swearing to the Manifest Book", that is, determined affairs form Guarded Tablet, that of revelation is the revelation of the Quran at the Night of Decree as well as determining the affairs from the Guarded Tablet, and that of revelation is the sudden revelation of simple and brief Quran or its reality which is not in the form of words and legislative; rather, it is in creation which was emanated into the Prophet's heart (May the blessing and peace of Allah be upon him and his progeny). It can be said that these verses address the Holy Prophet, consequently other people as well. A wise affair is an affair which requires the attachment of command and prohibition due its accuracy and actualizes after the requirement and creation. This occurs at the Night of Decree through determining the affairs from the Guarded Tablet. Then it is revealed into Prophet's heart and completed during gradual revelation appropriate to the occasion and its delivery to people by Holy Prophet.