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− creation and listens to their supplications. None of His attributes have been suspended; He, therefore, communicates with mankind as before and has not barred the avenues to reach Him directly. 2. Islam holds that there is no contradiction between God's − Word and His Deed. It, thus, frees us from the traditional rivalry between science and religion, and does not require man to believe in anything beyond the laws of nature determined by Him. God Almighty urges us to ponder nature and to put it to beneficent use, for everything has been created for the benefit of mankind. 3. Islam neither makes idle claims nor compels us to believe − what we do not understand. It supports its teachings with reason and explanation, satisfying our intellect and the depths of our soul. 4. Islam is not based on myths or folklore. It invites everyone − to experiment for himself and holds that truth is always verifiable, in one form or another. 5. The revealed Book of Islam is unique, distinguishing it − from all other faiths. Despite their collective efforts over centuries, its opponents have not been able to equal even a small portion of this wondrous Book. Its merit lies not only in its unique literary excellence, but also in the simplicity and comprehensiveness of its teachings. The Qur’an − proclaims that it is the best teaching -- a claim made by no other revealed Book. 6. The Qur’an claims that it combines the best features of − earlier Scriptures, and all enduring and comprehensive teachings have been placed within its fold. The Holy Qur’an says: − 37