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284 reformation of all the branches of the tree of humanity, but consid- ered it sufficient to address only one branch. However, the Holy Quran brought all branches of the tree of humanity—that is to say, all faculties of the human being—under discussion and issued commandments for the training and development of all at the proper occasion and time, a proper detail of which we cannot present in this short time. What was the teaching of the Gospel, the reliance upon which the whole system of the world would fall into disarray? Moreover, should this pardoning and forgiveness merit being called the excellent teach- ing, then the people of Jainism are far more advanced in that they do not wish to cause harm to all manner of insects, worms, lice, and even snakes. Another, excellent attribute of the Holy Quran is its perfection of elucidation. That is to say, it has made use of all those paths to enable its message to be understood as can be conceived. If it is an ordinary person, then he can make use of his limited perception to benefit from its teachings. And if he is a philosopher, then he can find in it truths, in accord with his refined manner of thinking. And it has proven all principles of faith with reasoned arguments. The verse: 1 3/15— ٍةَمِلَك ىٰلِا اْوَلاَعَت brings forward the argument conclusively against the People of the Book that Islam is that perfect religion which, if you remove the super- fluous disagreeing items that are in your hands or in the hands of the world, then all that remains is Islam. Then the third set of excellences of the Holy Quran is its effects that it has. If a just comparison is made between the Apostles of the Messiah and the Companions of the Holy Prophet s as , then we need say nothing further because through this comparison it will become known clearly which teaching took the power of faith of its followers 1. S u rah A l ‘Imr a n, 3:65 [Publisher]