Muhammad a Prophet For all Humanity
17. Manifestation of Prophethood in the Present Day and Age
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about by the Prophet Muhammad as having
“changed the course of human history.”
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The
author, a Christian orientalist, has no choice but to
acknowledge the unique, historic impact of Islam.
What Islam brought about was no less than the
spiritual liberation of mankind. Without the burden
of superstition and idol worship to weigh them
down, people were able to advance in every walk of
life. Themselves products of the Islamic revolution,
these advances can once again be used to the benefit
of Islam. The conditions are perfect for a revival of
Islamic dominance. It could become a reality as
easily as growing a healthy crop from moistened,
fertile soil.
The revolution brought about by the Prophet and
his Companions was essentially a spiritual one,
solidly based on belief in one God and the hereafter.
Yet there were far-reaching worldly repercussions
as well. The preaching of true religion became
considerably easier than it had been in the past.
Major obstacles which had stood in the path of one
who called mankind to God were submerged in a
wave of great social change.
