Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 947
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 947 'Corruption has appeared on land and sea in consequence of people's misdeeds'. (30:42) This is amply borne out by the testimony that we have cited above. Thus, it is clear that the state of the world, at the time of the advent of the Holy Prophet Mu h ammad, called loudly for universal and comprehensive divine guidance, to be set forth in God's words, and to be illustrated by a messenger whose life would be multi- faceted and who would serve as an exemplar for mankind. Such was Mu h ammad. Another very striking factor in his support is that no one, else even remotely approaching his stature and his qualities appeared to guide mankind at the time of its greatest need. The conclusion is irresistible that he was beyond doubt the pre-determined instrument of God for the revival of mankind. " He further writes: "I will merely add that the simplicity and earnestness of Ab u Bakr, and of ‘Umar also, the first two Caliphs, are strong evidence of their belief in the sincerity of Mo h ammad; and the belief of these men must carry undeniable weight in the formation of our own estimate of his character, since the opportunities they