A Misconception Removed — Page 8
8 Eik Ghala ti K a Iz a la meaning of the prayer: 21 22 Let it be remembered that I do not deny being a Prophet and a Messenger in this connotation. It is in this very connotation that the Promised Messiah has been designated a Prophet in S a hih Muslim. If one who is bestowed knowledge of the unseen by God Almighty cannot be given the title of Prophet, then tell me what else should he be called? If you say that he should be called Mu h addath, I would counter that no lexicon attributes to Ta h d i th the connotation of 21 Do bear in mind that Muslims have been promised every reward that was given to earlier Prophets as and men of God. Among these rewards are the Revelations and tidings which qualified the earlier Prophets as to be called Nab i. The Holy Quran closes the door of the knowledge of the unseen to everyone but the Nab i and the Ras u l , as is evident from the verse: a Therefore, one must be a Nab i if he is to be given clear and unambiguous knowledge of the unseen. The verse: b testifies that Muslims are not deprived of the knowledge of the unseen. Also, in keeping with the connotation of this verse, knowledge of the un- seen requires Prophethood and Messengership. But since it cannot be received directly, one has to accept that the only way left open for receiving this gift is through Bur u z, Z illiyyat and completely losing oneself in the Holy Prophet sa. Do reflect upon this. [Author] a He does not grant anyone ascendancy over His domain of the unseen, except him whom He chooses as His Messenger. —Al-Jinn, 72:27-28 [Publishers] b On whom Thou hast bestowed Thy blessings. —Al-F a ti h ah, 1:7 [Publishers] 22 Guide us in the right path—the path of those on whom Thou hast be- stowed Thy blessings. —Al-F a ti h ah, 1:6-7 [Publishers]