Unity of God — Page 15
15 and the Teachings of Muhammad s as 6 جَمِیۡعَا ۡ اِلَیۡکُم ِ اللّٰہ ُ رَسُوۡل ۡ النَّاسُ اِنِّی یٰۤاَیُّہَا Meaning, it is not that the door of guidance is open only to the Arabs and not other people. God sent me as a messenger for the entire world and all people can attain guidance. Now, ponder over it. The notion that the door of divine guidance is open to all people will anchor the doctrine of Tauheed in every heart. Conversely, ascribing to the view that this door is accessible only to the Arabs and barred for Indians or Persians or Chinese will create the ideology that Arabs have their own god, distinct from the rest. Thus, presenting a universal religion enhances conviction in Tauheed significantly. The Holy Prophet s as championed this belief through his advent by announcing that God sent him as a mercy for the entire world. Through him, anyone, regardless of their background , can acquire guidance, climb spiritual ranks, and reach God. He removed the concept of a national god and presented a Universal God, establishing true Tauheed. After his advent, all faiths in the world were drawn to the Oneness of God and 6 Sūrah Al-A‘r ā f, 7:159: ‘Say, ‘O mankind! Truly I am a Messenger to you all. ’’ [Publishers]