The Beliefs of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community — Page 11
‑ 11 ‑ it becomes more necessary. A previous law can be forgotten if there is the possibility of a new law, but if there is to be no new law, then interpretive revelation becomes all the more important for without it there can be no guidance. If it is said that people are able to interpret the law, then there are so many differences amongst them that each interpretation gives birth to numerous other meanings. Only divine revelation can impart full certainty and authentication. How can one achieve salvation if there is doubt and ambiguity in matters of religion? We also disagree with the assertion that a prophet of the Mosaic dispensation will descend from heaven to revive the umma. It would be an affront to the Holy Prophet sa for someone from outside of Islam to be summoned [for this purpose], when his servants and those inspired by him can fulfil the task of reforming the umma. Now that religion and faith have been