Invitation to Ahmadiyyat — Page 201
201 that he was remorseful when his wife found out and promised not to do it again, and also made her promise not to tell anyone about it. Some said that he sometimes wished that the teaching of Islam could be more relaxed to cater to the feelings of idolaters of Arabia as this would make it easier for them to accept the new religion. These are the kind of beliefs that are prevalent among Muslims regarding Prophets. Some even went beyond criticiz - ing the personal character of the Prophets and started attacking their religious status as well. They said that Prophets were merely patriotic people who knew that people could not be made to fol - low civilized norms without believing in things like the Day of Judgment and Heaven and Hell; therefore, in all good faith, they taught people some commandments in keeping with the needs of their time. It is said that the claim of the Prophets that they had received revelation from God was not true, but that they should still be revered because they had the best intentions at heart and gave excellent moral teachings. Despite holding such beliefs, these people dare call themselves Muslims! The Promised Messiah as also presented to Muslims and oth - ers the correct teaching of Islam regarding these beliefs. He said that Prophets come to the world to establish godliness and to show their own example in this regard. If they did not show such an example, then what was the need for their coming? Would a revealed scripture alone not suffice? The reason why Prophets are sent is so that people can witness the practical demonstration of the teachings sent by God, and feel encouraged and inspired to walk in the same path, and are able to overcome their weaknesses by deriving strength from the holy influence of the Prophets.