Islam Rediscovered
16. Islam Stands the Test of History
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The great success that Prophet Muhammad, may
peace be upon him, had predicted for his mission at
the very outset exactly came true. This too, in spite
of the stiff opposition which Muhammad, may
peace be upon him, faced right from the beginning,
both from within his own family and from the
outside world. This was in 610 AD, the year when
he first started receiving divine revelations. At this
stage he felt totally helpless. But then, in this
adverse situation, he received a revelation from
God, which said:
They want to extinguish God’s light with their
mouths. But God will perfect His light, even
though the unbelievers may detest it. It is He
who has sent His Messenger with guidance
and the Religion of Truth, so that He may
exalt it over all religions, much as the pagans
may dislike it. (61:8-9)
At the very beginning of his prophetic career, the
Qur’an declared that Muhammad, may peace be
upon him, would certainly succeed in his mission.
All his opponents, however powerful they might
be, would ultimately be defeated. (This is pointed
