The Message of Islam — Page 1
Islam—A Unique Religion Of the great world faiths, Islam is unique in several respects. It is the only one that does not rely on any myth or mystery. It is based upon the certainty of proven and acknowledged fact. Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was a historical figure, and lived his life in the full light of day. The revelation vouchsafed to him, over a period of twenty-two years, has been fully safeguarded, in the Holy Quran according to the Divine promise set out in the Quran itself: اَّنِا ُنْحَن اَنْلَّزَن َرْكِّذلا َو اَّنِا ٗهَل َنْوُظِفٰحَل۰۰ Surely, We Ourself have sent down this Exhortation, and We will, most surely, safeguard it. ( Surah al-Hijr, 15:10) This comprises several aspects: First, the text of the revelation should have been preserved in its purity and entirety for all time. Considering that the revelation contained in the Quran was vouchsafed to the Prophet saw over a