In the following Qura’nic verse...

In the following Qura’nic verse, one can establish the authenticity and reliability of the Qur’an: “Indeed it is an august Book: falsehood cannot approach it, from before it nor from behind it, a [gradually] sent down [revelation] from One all-wise, all- laudable” (Fussilat: 41-42).

Furthermore it proves the seal of prophecy upon the Prophet of Islam (which will be discussed independently in our future lessons), and nullifies any possibility of the abrogation of Islam through any other Prophet or sacred law. We find several traditions in agreement with this subject: “Things made lawful by Mohammed are lawful until the Day of Judgement, and things prohibited by Mohammed are prohibited until the Day of Judgment.” (Al-KāfīVol.1 p.

57.In addition to this, the eternity of Islam is similar to the universality of Islam. Theologically both are considered axioms of faith teaching, and therefore we do not need an extra argument apart from the arguments which prove the authenticity of Islam.

The resolution of certain doubts The enemies of Islam in order to create hurdles for the spread of this Divine religion have come up with the idea that Islam is particular to the Arabs, and that it is not universal, however such claims fail to have the slightest effect upon this universal and Divine religion. They are under the pretext that the responsibility of the Noble Prophet of Islam was towards only his kin, clan and for those who live in Mecca and its neighborhood.

Furthermore verse 69 of chapter 5, al-Māi’dah, in the Holy Qur’an, after characterising the Jews, Christians and the people of the Sabbath, regards righteous acts as the criterion for felicity and not the acceptance of Islam. In addition to this, the practical laws (fiqh) of Islam recognise the People of the Book as compared to the idol worshippers (polytheists).

The People of the Book whilst paying an exemption tax come under the protection of the Islamic state and may practice unhindered, their sacred laws; therefore this in itself is a sign of officially acknowledging their religion. In response it must be stated that those verses, which mention the kin and clan of the Noble Prophet, or which mention the people of Mecca and its surrounds, are the verses, which were revealed at the advent of Islam.

At that time the call towards the truth initiated with the family of the Prophet and then extended to the people of Mecca and around Mecca, eventually encompassed the entire world.

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