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positive and the negative. A conclusion must be reached elucidating the category of prophethood, continuance of which is supported by the relevant group of traditions and similarly specifying the type of prophethood, cessation of which has been prono- unced by the relevant mass of negative traditions. It will save us from an unnecessarily unending controversy and at the same time open the way to the acceptance of traditions of both the categories. Quran's Verdict is In oar Favour. The above are the only two courses whereby this seeming conflict can be resolved. It is the duty of every true Muslim to give this question which involves fundamentals of faith, his most sensible and honest consideration, to seek a solution of this problem. The method of reference to the Quran is a clear one. As I have said in the open- ing chapter of this treatise, there is not a single verse, or even a • part of a verse of the Holy Quran that puts a period to Prophethood after the advent of the Holy Prophet. On the other hand, the entire narrative of the Holy Quran highlights the theme that the gates of the bounties and mercies of Heaven have been opened wider then ever:taefore since the advent of our Master (may peace be on him). Our opp- onents have nothing to put forth except the verse relating to 'Khatamannabiyyin' which, as we have already proved, far from closing the door of prophet- hood, only confirms the pre-eminent status and grace- bearing character of the Holy Prophet whose seal must henceforth be the hall-mark of his devoted and devout followers who shall, through him, be worthy of Divine graces granted directly heretofore to prophets of yore. This is precisely the view that we propound. Briefly speaking, not a single verse of the Quran 80