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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Principles of the Shi’ite Creed Lesson 11: The Last Prophet As we said the last prophet is Muhammad ibn ‘Abdullah. He was appointed as prophet at the age of forty. As attested by history, throughout his life he never ever worshipped idols or abandoned his faith in God. Prior to his appointment, he occasionally went to a certain location in Hara Mountain (Hara cave) during certain seasons to serve and worship the Only God.

He was appointed by God to lead people with the divine plans and rules at a time when the contemporary society was gripped by chaos, bloodshed, conflicts, and superstitions and when myths prevailed in the minds. He proclaimed his invitation and to prove his authenticity he presented innumerous signs and miracles. Among his miracles, one was very lively, eloquent and enduring which in terms of its testimony to his prophetic mission has preserved its validity.

This living evidence and immortal miracle is the Great Qur’an which still shines like a brilliant sun and lights up the hearts of its followers. Qur’an still clearly states, “My carrier is not an ordinary person and I am not produced by his thought, rather, the person who brought me is a distinguished individual who has been in touch with the Unseen and God has sent him to guide mankind.” The prophet of Islam has observed, “O folks!

I have been appointed by God and this Qur’an is a living testimony to my prophetic mission. If you doubt me, get together and with the help of one another present one verse like one of this Qur’an.

If you succeed and could equal me, then you’re entitled to decline my invitation but if you fail —which you will ever do— then realize that I am a mediator between God and mankind and am God’s prophet and messenger to lead you toward perfection and felicity.” At that time, all the eloquent orators and celebrated poets who were reputed to be peerless masters of eloquence failed to introduce a verse like one of Qur’an’s and they acknowledged their failure and defeat.

Since then, the enemies of Islam have utilized every means available against Islam but they have failed to counteract the Holy Qur’an and present one verse like that of Qur’an’s. The Qur’an, the Immortal Miracle Qur’an is a miracle not only by virtue of its eloquence, spiritual appeal, and beauty of composition but also due to many other aspects. Now we briefly allude to some of them.