Muhammad a Prophet For all Humanity
10. The Prophet in Makkah
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THE PROPHET’S CALL
Looked at from a logical point of view, the Islamic
call consists of certain constant, recurrent factors. It
is the same points—the oneness of God, the
importance and inevitability of the life after death,
the need for people to understand their position as
God’s servants, and live as such according to the
prophetic pattern—which are stressed again and
again. When these points come from the tongue of
the preacher of God’s word, however, they take on
the hue of the preacher’s own person; he adds an
element of individuality to what are basically
unvarying themes. This addition means that the
message of Islam, far from being a repetition of set
texts, is expressed with irresistible vitality and
spontaneity. One in meaning, it becomes diverse in
the forms it takes. Fixed though its topics are, it
becomes impossible to compile a complete list of
them. The heart of the preacher of God’s word is
full of fear of God; it is his ardent desire to bring his
audience on to the path of right guidance. He
knows that if he can bring God’s servants close to
God, God will be pleased with him. These factors
spur him on in his task. They ensure that his words,
