The Call of the Quran
5. The call of da‘wah in the modern age
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earlier declared: “We shall show them Our signs in
all the regions of the earth and in their own souls,
until they see clearly that this is the truth.” (41:53).
These developments represented a great leap
forward in the intellectual field, which spread to
Europe, where in its more propitious atmosphere, it
culminated in the great modern scientific
revolution. (The study of nature which has
provided scientific affirmation of the truth of the
call of the Qur’an has been dealt with in detail in
my book,
God Arises).
The third way in which God facilitated matters for
da’is
was to establish the prophethood of
Muhammad (pbuh) for all time and with such
finality as would admit of no controversy down the
centuries. The praise heaped upon him – during his
lifetime and reechoing down the ages – reflecting
the sincere appreciation of his followers – gave a
sure indication of the unique place, which God
intended him to occupy in history. The Prophet’s
predecessors, who had been sent by God to each
and every nation at intervals throughout the ages,
were all true emissaries bringing the same divine
message to mankind. Yet, in the annals of history,
