The Words of Wisdom and Purification — Page 144
144. The Prophets are raised by God to guide mankind to the right path. Their basic function is to bring people, among whom they are raised, closer to God. They face opposition but they carry out their duties steadfastly and eventually they win. Muslims believe that Messengers have been sent by God to all nations. There are some which are mentioned in the Holy Quran but there are many others which are not mentioned therein. . Belief in all Prophets of God is a fundamental article of. Muslim faith. While previous prophets were sent to a particular nation, tribe or people the Holy Prophet. Muhammad peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was sent by God Almighty to the whole of mankind. On account of his qualities and excellences, Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was a combination of all prophets, as he combined in himself, all the diverse guidances, which other prophets had brought. . The Holy Prophet Muhammad came into this world at a time when the world was demanding a great reformer and all peoples had abandoned true doctrines and were involved in paganism, misguidance and creature worship. . The life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad was a life of great. success. In his high moral qualities, his spiritual power, his high resolve, the excellences and perfection of his teaching, his perfect example and the acceptance of his prayers, in short, in every aspect of his life, he exhibited such bright signs that even a person of low intellegence, provided he is not inspired by unreasonable rancour and enmity, is faced to confess that he was a perfect example of manifestation of Divine qualities and was a perfect man.