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37 contemplate the extent of the field of learning which a study of the Quran reveals, the universe becomes a mere mote in my sight, for the whole of it cannot fill even a corner of the spiritual un- iverse which the Quran displays before me. This miracle of the Quran is a powerful proof of its truth. However learned a man may be, he cannot beforehand provide for the needs and offer a solution of the problems of all future ages, for the circumstances of man are constantly changing, and who can guess through what conditions men may pass in the future and what new sciences and learnings he may discover which might necessitate the solution of entirely novel religious problems, and how far his intellect might develop and what kind of spiritual food he may require ? A book, therefore, that contains a complete code of teachings suitable to the needs of every age and provides a remedy for the ills and means for the moral and spiritual development, of all ages, must be-a book revealed by God, for it explains the phi- losophy of human development and it is beyond the capacity of human reason to master the philosophy of the development of an ever-changing entity. No doubt the teachings of Islam are often criticised, but, as the Promised Messiah has demonstrated, all objections raised against Islam are due either to a lack of serious reflection or because passion is allowed to prevail over reason. Islam presents a teaching so perfect that, if it were submitted to the verdict of reason, and reflection uninfluenced by sentiment or tradition one would discover no better or more perfect code for the moral and spiritual advancement of man. But Islam has been maligned as truth had never been maligned before. Islam and Jehad It is alleged that Islam permits the propagation of religion by means of the sword; whereas the Quran clearly declares:-