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A New Category of Testimony 279 Prophets as not because they had initially supported the Holy Prophet sa is benevolence, but more than that, the attitude of the Holy Prophet sa towards them is like that of parents towards their children. Although, according to the Holy Quran, all previous religions and Prophets as had predicted the advent of the Holy Prophet sa , unfortunately such prophecies were sadly misunderstood. Before his advent, either the said prophecies had already been misapplied to others, or the words were not so clear as to be understood as a prophecy regarding the future advent of a Prophet as or a Book. In the light of this, at the time of the Holy Prophet’s sa advent, hardly any followers of other religions believed in him as the one predicted. So his benevolence to them was not a response to any visible kindness enacted by them towards him. The followers of other Prophets as are virtually bound to reject the Holy Prophet sa in view of the aforementioned misunderstandings. Hence if a Jew rejects the Holy Prophet sa , then according to the Jews, he does so in accordance with the Biblical teachings. If he believes in him, he is bound to reject Moses as. The same applies to the Christians, they must either reject the Prophet sa of Islam, or they would have to sever their ties with Jesus Christ as. This presents an amazing contrast between the two attitudes. This Islamic teaching possesses a comprehensive beauty containing balance, justice, benevolence and kindness