The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
Studying the Prophet’s Life in the Light of his Message
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STUDYING THE PROPHET’S LIFE IN
THE LIGHT OF HIS MESSAGE
The present age is regarded as being fraught with
difficulties for Islam. But the actual state of affairs is
quite the opposite. In fact, Islam has done for the
present age what the annual monsoon rains do for
agriculture.
But Muslims, because of their lack of awareness,
have failed to understand this and as such have
not been able to turn Islamic potential to good
account.
What is called religious ascendancy in the Qur’an
was not of a temporary nature, but was rather a
proclamation of the eternal domination of Islam.
This meant that, in the world of ideology, such a
revolution would take place as would lead to Islam
remaining in the forefront forever. Such potential is
produced by God, but the task of putting it to the
proper use falls on the believers.
The aim of the revolution brought about by the
Prophet and his companions in the 7th century was
