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− fully safeguarded in the Holy Qur’an according to the Divine promise set − out in the Qur’an itself: − Æ̤°Z» É» BÃA Ë j·h»A BÄ»là ÅZà BÃA , ( ä æ å ê Ð ä ä ì ê ä ä æ é ê ä æ ì ä å æ ä ì ê inna nahnu nazzalnadhdhikra wa inna lahu la hafizun − ± − − ± − ± − Verily, We Ourself have sent down this Exhortation, and most surely We will be its Guardian. (15:10) Islam is a very comprehensive religion. It presents a way of life − and gives guidance under all possible situations. Islam covers the entire − sphere of human activities. Furthermore, in Islam, the beliefs must be − reflected in actions. Islam delivers a message of peace to its adherents in − their relationship to fellow human beings as well as in their relationship to God. Islam condemns discrimination based on nationality, color or social − class. There can be no master-race, aristocracy or priesthood. The most noble in the eyes of God being the most pious. Thus, Islam is distinct from − other faiths in providing a comprehensive code of social and moral behavior. Islam conforms to human nature and fulfills all human needs. − Furthermore, Islam is the only religion that accepts previous teachings and − their bearers as coming from God. It does stipulate however, that these teachings have been tempered with, and can no longer be relied on as true guidance. Islam teaches that the Holy Qur’an incorporates in itself the true − − meanings of these previous teachings, and that its own integrity will always be guarded by Allah Himself. This acceptance and incorporation of − other scriptures makes Islam a truly universal religion. − Some of the distinctive features of Islam are: − 1. Islam holds God to be the Creator of the Universe and − presents His Unity in stark, simple terms; comprehensible and appealing both to a rustic and an intellectual. Islam − calls God a Perfect Being, the Fountainhead of all excellences and free of all blemishes. He is the Living God who manifests Himself everywhere and Who loves His 36