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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Principles of Faith (Usul al-Din) The Special Prophethood (Nabuwwat Khassah) As our Prophet, Muhammad (S), was the Seal of the Prophets and Messengers, and was the possessor of the Final and Everlasting Messengership, and then his miracle must last forever as well. He was sent in an era when people were boasting and competing in rhetoric and eloquence in poetry and prose.

Rhetoric and eloquence was the prevailing criterion for recognising the eminence of remarkable personalities in society. Articulate and eloquent people had significant influence in that society. Consequently, Divine Wisdom demanded the Noble Qur’an to be a miracle in its letter and spirit, so that it can be an everlasting miracle and a continuous proof of the prophethood of Muhammad (S). Thus, his message is everlasting for all ages and eras.

We will suffice with a concise account about the miraculousness of the Qur’an. Incapability of Man from Bringing the Like of the Qur’an The Prophet (S) appeared in a time and place which consisted of many nations and beliefs. Some were materialistic atheists who rejected God and the hereafter. Others believed in the transcendental. Some of them worshipped idols, while others worshipped celestial bodies.

The ones who dissociated from idol-worshipping and the worship of celestial bodies ascribed to Zoroastrianism, Dualism or Judaism. Jews proclaimed that ‘Uzayr is the son of Allah while Christiansity proclaimed the Trinity. Meanwhile, the Iranian Khosraus[^1] [ akasirah ] and the Roman Caesars [ qayasirah ] were busy colonising the weak nations and exploiting them, or battling and killing them.

The Prophet (S) was sent at a time when intellects were covered with delusions, hearts were grim with desires, and all those ruling were spreading corruption on earth or shedding blood. The banner of faith in the unseen and Divine Unity was raised. The world was called to the service of Allah, the Exalted, and to the breaking of the imprisonments of disbelief and oppression.

The tyrant kings of the Earth, the king of Iran, the Roman emperor, the Ghassanides[^2] of Syria, the Himyarites of Yemen and other minor and major rulers were invited to accept Islam, obey Allah and submit to truth and justice.