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revelations. Muhammad [s] did not
know how to read to find out about
the mission of the prophets before
or what had happened to them.
“
Why would my people persecute
me?
” Muhammad asked. Waraqa
replied, “
No prophet can remain
unopposed. Whenever a prophet
brings the message of truth to the
people they foolishly oppose him
and show their hatred for his mes-
sage
.”
Muhammad [s] had to wait for some
time. Allah would teach him about
the work of the past prophets and
about his own mission. Allah would
give to Muhammad [s] the knowl-
edge of Islam, His final and perfect
religion for all mankind.
Gradually Muhammad [s] began to
understand. His quest had finally
