Many ancient historical anecdotes and geographical regions have been mentioned in the stories of the holy Qur'an such as : the river or sea through which the Bani Israel passed, the land of Ashab-e Hijr, Dhul Qarnayn Dam, Ashab-e
Kahf's Cave, earthy paradise of Dhat al-`Imad etc., no forgetting the detailed stories of past Prophets.

The hypothesis advanced by those who see Muhammad as the author of Quran is untenable. How could a man from being an unlettered, become the most important author, in terms of Historical literature in the whole world, and pen down historical facts with pinpoint accuracy?

Holy Quran says:


"Such are some of the stories of the unseen, which We have revealed unto you, before this neither you nor your people knew them. So persevere patiently, for the end is for those who are righteous". (11:49).

Research on historical records in the Holy Quran and finding their traces is very effective in understanding the Authenticity of the Qur'an. In addition, being involved in exploring the past would provide a good background to take lessons from the past on which the holy Qur'an in the following verses to persuade us to do so:



"Have they not travelled in the earth and seen how was the end of those before them? They were stronger than these in powers..." (30:9)



"Indeed there have been examples before you; Therefore travel in the earth..." (3:137)