Haqiqatul-Wahi (The Philosophy of Divine Revelation) — Page 187
POSTSCRIPT QUESTION (1) 187 exposes the limits and extent of the insight of Hadrat 'Isā. On the other hand, the insight of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, encompasses the ultimate heights of human nature. This is why the Holy Quran was revealed in all its perfection. This is nothing to take offence at. Allah the Exalted says Himself: 1 فَضَّلْنَا بَعْضَهُمْ عَلَى بَعْضٍ. Meaning that, We have exalted some Prophets above others. We have been enjoined to follow the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, in all injunctions, moral qualities, and acts of worship. Had our nature not been endowed with such capabilities that could acquire, by way of reflection, all the excellences of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, we would have never been enjoined to follow this sublime Prophet, because God Almighty does not require us to do what is beyond our capability. He Himself says: لا يُكَلِّفُ اللهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا. Since He knew that the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, comprises the excellences of all the Prophets, He enjoined us to pray during our five prescribed Prayers: اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ 3 Meaning that, O our God! Incorporate in us all the excellences of the earlier Prophets, Messengers, Truthful, and Martyrs. Thus, the sublime 1. Surah al-Baqarah, 2:254 [Publisher] 2. Allah burdens not any soul beyond its capacity (Surah al-Baqarah, 2:287). [Publisher] 3. Surah al-Fatihah, 1:6-7 [Publisher]