Islam and Human Rights — Page 204
Isl am and Hum an R ights 204 in the earth were to become pens, and the oceans were ink, with seven oceans swelling it thereafter, the words of Allah would not be exhausted. Surely, Allah is Mighty Wise”’ (31:28). These treasures will be preserved and safeguarded for future generations of mankind. “Verily, We Ourself have sent down this Exhortation, and most surely We will be its Guardian” (15:10). Thus the guidance set forth therein will continue to be available through the ages. If scholar ship and reflection should fail to uncover it, it would be made manifest through inspiration and revelation. The assurance conveyed by the Prophet, that Allah would continue to raise someone among his people at the beginning of each century who would revive the Faith for them, has been mentioned. There is an even more far reaching assurance in the Quran: “He it is Who has raised among the unletterd people a Messenger from among them selves who recites unto them His Signs, and purifies them and teaches them the Book and wisdom, though they had been before in manifest misguidance; and He will raise him among others of them who have not yet joined them. He is the Mighty, the Wise. That is Allah’s grace; He bestows it on whom He pleases; and Allah is the Master of immense grace” (62:3-5).