The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
Prophetic Guidance for the Modern Age
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the unknowable. This was a totally futile effort. But
when he separated the unknowable and began
working only on the knowable, then his efforts were
crowned with spectacular success.
This is an instance, which shows how important it is
in this world to recognize intellectual limitations:
efforts bear fruit when man accepts the boundaries
of knowledge. Before launching himself on an any
course of action, he should know the correct
starting point. He must have a clear perception of
the difference between what is knowable and what
is not. Only a keen realization of this distinction will
yield appropriate results. A lack of proper
understanding will render the greatest of efforts
futile.
From this example we can understand how
important to man is the guidance of God’s Prophet.
God is the Creator of the universe and as such is
fully aware of its secrets. He then selects a person
from amongst human beings, giving him all the
fundamental knowledge, which is necessary for
construction and development. This is the divine
guide, a prophet, whose advice makes it possible
