Islam Rediscovered
4. Religion
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did this by means of revelations which he bade the
angels convey to the prophets in the form of divine
books. These are the sacred books on which the
religions of the world are based.
These religious books have guided man in all ages.
In every era a large number of people have found in
them light for their minds and solace for their
hearts. The goal of religions has always been to give
man a proper knowledge of His Creator, so that he
may properly understand the universe and the
purpose of human life in it.
Religion informs man of his beginning and his
ultimate end. It enables man to lead his life in this
world according to the creation plan of God, so that
he may be entitled to the divine rewards.
About two-dozen Prophets have been mentioned in
the Qur’an by name. In a
hadith
, the number of these
Prophets and messengers has been put at 1,24,000.
However, with the exception of the Prophet
Muhammad, may peace be upon him, no authentic
historical record is available of any other prophet.
But, in principle, we have to believe that God’s
