Another aspect of the Qur'an which serves to indicate its unique and exceptional nature is the remarkable and inexhaustible attraction that it exerts. Today, more than fourteen centuries after the revelation of the Qur'an, the captivating sound of the recitation of the Qur'an can still be heard in all the different parts of the world, leaving its impression on hearts and minds, and transforming the spirits of all who listen to it.
Its appeal overwhelms the soul and brings tears flowing from the eyes and makes the heart tremble.

"Those to whom We gave the Book before this, believe in it, and, when it is recited to them, they say,'We believe in it; surely it is the Truth from our Lord; even before it we were of those who surrender". (28:52-53)

This ayah describes a group of people who undergo a state of veneration and awe when the Qur'an is recited before them. They affirm faith in all the contents of the Book, declare everything in it to be nothing but truth and their veneration of it continues to increase. Then in another verse, a group of Christians who believed and became Muslims on hearing the Qur'an are described in these words: "And when they hear what has been sent down to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflow with tears, because of the truth they recognize. They say,



"Our Lord we believe; so do You write us down among
the witnesses." (5:83)