✦ Can There Be an Objection to What Earlier Prophets Also Preached?
Authored by: Hāmid Kamāl al-DīnCan one truly object to something that was consistently present in the message of earlier prophets, and which is still affirmed by those who claim to believe in them?
A valid objection would only arise if a key principle from earlier revelations was missing from the message of a new prophet. But here, the matter is reversed — this final message gathers together all that was previously scattered in fragments.
❖ The Unity of All Good
The dispersed virtues found in the messages of past prophets are abundantly united in the message of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This is a universal Prophethood, delivering God’s final message until the Day of Judgment. If this message receives honor and victory on earth, then that is a manifestation of Divine Will and decree.✿ Introduction to the Complete Shariah
This Shariah is complete and all-encompassing, covering every dimension of human life:◄ Peace and warfare
◄ Individual and society
◄ Worship and governance
◄ Family and civil law
◄ Remembrance of God and commerce and industry
The only means through which divine law reaches humanity is the Prophet of the time. Is there anyone who has heard the name of a prophet and not heard of Shariah?
◈ An Invitation to View with Justice
Those who are fair-minded will testify that there is nothing unusual or unprecedented in this final Shariah that deviates from the principles of past prophethoods. Rather, this law elevates and perfects all previous teachings, bringing them to their highest form.✔ The Comprehensive Nature of the Prophet ﷺ’s Life
God granted the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ such a complete and rich life that every aspect of human existence finds guidance in it. Through his practical leadership, the most complex issues of life were resolved. He ﷺ fulfilled the Shariah in action, and manifested divine guidance in every domain of human life.❀ The All-Encompassing Guidance in the Prophet ﷺ’s Instructions
Each aspect of the Prophet’s ﷺ life is filled with direction and enlightenment. There are countless dimensions of human experience, and in every one, glimpses of prophetic guidance can be found.✦ A Legacy of a Comprehensive Code of Life
Usually, the development of a code of life takes centuries of evolution. But here, a single individual — the Prophet ﷺ — outlined the principles for every facet of life and left behind a living example.Later, the scholars of the Ummah undertook the task of elaborating and explaining those principles. Today, even after fourteen centuries, this tradition of inquiry and scholarship continues. The solutions to modern-day issues are still found within the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
