📌 Question
When Allah Almighty sent every prophet in the language of his own people, then why was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sent for the entire world? Since his language was Arabic, he ﷺ would only be a prophet for the Arabs, and there would be separate prophets for other nations?
🕌 Explanation from the Holy Quran
Allah Almighty said:
﴿وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَا مِن رَّسُولٍ إِلَّا بِلِسَانِ قَوْمِهِۦ لِيُبَيِّنَ لَهُمْ﴾
“We sent every messenger with the language of his people so that he might make things clear to them.”
Similarly, He said:
﴿وَلِكُلِّ قَوْمٍ هَادٍ﴾
“For every nation there is certainly one who gives guidance.”
At another place, He said:
﴿وَإِن مِّنْ أُمَّةٍ إِلَّا خَلَا فِيهَا نَذِيرٌۭ﴾
“There has never been a nation without a warner having come to them.”
🌍 Prophets have come to all nations
Allah Almighty sent prophets to different nations according to their language and environment.
However, nowhere in the Quran is it stated that Allah Almighty will continue to send separate prophets for every nation in every era.
Therefore, saying that every nation should have a separate prophet is an unfounded objection.
🌟 The Special Purpose of the Prophethood of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
When Allah Almighty willed, He sent a prophet who possessed comprehensive perfections.
You ﷺ are the prophet for all humanity until the Day of Judgment.
With you ﷺ, a complete and comprehensive Shariah was revealed that fulfills the needs of every era.
📖 Quran: A Source of Eternal Guidance
The book revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the Holy Quran, is guidance for all humanity until the Day of Judgment.
It is a miracle for which no answer has been possible to this day.
Allah Almighty Himself has promised to protect this book, which is why even after 1400 years, no change has occurred in it.
📚 Previous Divine Books and Their Condition
The Torah, Gospel, and other revealed books also came from Allah Almighty.
But their scope was limited, their time temporary, and their audience specific.
These books were altered and changed — even their followers admit this fact.
💡 The Challenge of the Quran Still Stands Today
The challenge of the Holy Quran still remains today.
Many non-Muslims are experts in the Arabic language, yet none have been able to present anything like the Quran.
Because it is impossible for human power to compete with the Quran.
🌐 The Global Connection of the World at the Time of the Prophet’s ﷺ Mission
At the time of the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ mission, the world was quite interconnected, such as:
There were connections between countries and nations through trade and travel.
The world’s system was not fragmented but was becoming increasingly connected.
Take the example of today’s era:
A person can sit at home and become informed about the conditions of the entire world.
The world has practically become a “Global Village.”
🌍 One Prophet, One Ummah
When the world was taking the form of unity, for that:
There had to be one Prophet.
One constitution, one religion, one message, one leader was a rational, wise, and sagacious decision.
The mission of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was according to this global requirement.
🤝 The Message of the Global Community
The Prophet ﷺ united humanity into a single “global community.”
On the occasion of the Farewell Pilgrimage, you ﷺ declared openly:
“No Arab has any superiority over a non-Arab, nor does a non-Arab have any superiority over an Arab; no white person has any superiority over a black person, nor does a black person have any superiority over a white person — superiority is only through piety.”
If every nation had its own prophet, this great concept would never have become a reality, and humanity would have become even more divided.
🕋 The Global Scene of Hajj
Islam practically highlighted this equality in Hajj:
People from all over the world, different races, different languages, people of different colors and ethnicities, all in the same clothing, performing the same worship, at the same place.
All bowing before one Lord.
There, there is no difference of color, race, or nationality.
Is such a scene found in any other religion or nation? Certainly not.
📍 The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s Selection from Arabia: Why?
The question is raised: Why was the Prophet sent to Arabia?
If he had been sent from Sindh, Europe, or any other place, there would still have been objections about why not Arabia?
Therefore:
Allah Almighty chose the Prophet from where He deemed appropriate.
It is not the task of humans to object, but to accept Allah’s decision.
🌍 Geographical Importance of Mecca
Mecca:
It is located between three major continents of the world (Asia, Europe, Africa).
It is a central region from which the voice of religion could easily spread throughout the world.
Due to Mecca’s central position, the religion began there and spread throughout the world.
🌟 Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Only Personality Worthy of This Great Position
History testifies that:
At that time, there was no one else in the entire world except the Noble Prophet ﷺ who could bear the responsibility of this great message.
Allah Almighty examined Arabs and non-Arabs, all appeared deserving of wrath — except Muhammad ﷺ.
His ﷺ Life:
Was the highest example of truthfulness, trustworthiness, piety, honesty, ethics, dealings, and character.
That is why Allah Almighty chose him ﷺ — and His choice was based on perfect wisdom.
🗣️ Choice of Arabic Language: Wisdom and Necessity
Some people say that since English is prevalent in the world, why didn’t the Prophet come in the English language?
Answer:
The scope of the Arabic language is broader and stronger in terms of knowledge.
🧠 Characteristics of the Arabic Language:
Breadth of Meanings:
One word has many deep and subtle meanings.
Nuances of Grammar and Morphology:
The use of diacritics (zabar, zer, pesh) and the order of words bring astonishing differences in meaning.
Eloquence and Fluency:
The eloquence and fluency of the Arabic language are unmatched.
Vocabulary and Rules:
The rules and regulations of the Arabic language are extremely organized and based on scientific foundations.
🧭 Quran: Complete Guidance for the Everlasting World
Islam is a universal religion, and for it, a language was required:
That suits the needs of every era.
That holds vast meanings.
That can encompass intellectual, philosophical, legal, and spiritual matters.
Arabic was the language deemed most suitable for this complete religion.
📖 Spread of the Religion: Through the Nation of the Holy Prophet ﷺ
The Holy Prophet ﷺ was sent directly only to the Arabs, because:
It was not possible for a human body to spread the message of religion all over the world.
Therefore, Allah Almighty chose the Arabs and through them, the religion was spread worldwide.
The result:
The religion of Islam reached every corner of the world.
The message of the Quran and Sunnah also reached every nation through translations.
📚 Translations of the Quran: Global Guidance
Allah Almighty arranged that the message of the Quran was translated into all the major languages of the world.
Even today:
Millions of people around the world are reading the Quran in their own languages.
They are benefiting from it, and, God willing, will continue to do so until the Day of Judgment.
🧩 The Prophethood among Different Nations: Limited Time, Limited Objectives
When the world was still at an early stage of development:
Each nation was given an individual prophet.
Each prophet was limited only to his own nation, language, and region.
But when the world reached maturity and development:
The language of humanity demanded that now there should be one prophet, one leader, one law, one manifesto.
🌟 Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Ambassador of Mercy, Unity, and Complete Guidance
Allah Almighty, seeing this collective need of humanity:
Sent a great Prophet who was for all mankind.
The truthfulness, honesty, and trustworthiness of the Prophet ﷺ were acknowledged by both friends and foes.
Allah Almighty sent him ﷺ from a region (Mecca):
Which held geographical centrality for the world.
So that the message of Islam could easily reach every corner of the world.
🌍 Complete Religion, Complete System of Life
Religion of Islam:
Is a system that guides every human being in the world.
It is not just a religion but a complete way of life.
It includes all aspects: individual, social, economic, political, moral, and spiritual.
This religion gave the world:
The message of peace,
United people in one brotherhood,
And regarded everyone as servants of the same Lord and equal.
🤲 Completion of the Unity of Humanity through the Seal of the Prophets ﷺ
The mission of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:
United humanity under one system, one center, and one leadership.
The lesson given to people all over the world is:
“You are all the offspring of Adam, and Adam was created from clay. The best among you is the one who is most pious.”
🔥 Basis of Objections: Stubbornness, Prejudice, and Ignorance
If a person objects despite these clear truths, then:
He is actually afflicted with hatred of light, stubbornness against truth, and enmity towards reality.
The real disease of such individuals is stubbornness and darkness of the heart, which is beyond human remedy.
📌 Summary of the Matter
Allah Almighty sent prophets in every era, but when the world reached collective maturity:
Then only one prophet, one Shariah, one message was needed.
Allah Almighty sent Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:
Adorned with perfect attributes,
In the noble language of Arabic,
From the central place of Mecca,
As a beacon of guidance for all humanity.
Your ﷺ message, the Quran, and the religion of Islam:
Are for eternity,
And are a means of guidance, success, and peace for all mankind.
ھذا ما عندی واللہ اعلم بالصواب
