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THE PROMISED MESSIAH AND MAHDI knowledge of the Quran. He who does not believe in this miracle does not estimate the Quran as highly as it should be estimated, and does. not recognize God as He should be recognized, and does not honour the Holy Prophet as he should be honoured. . Bear in mind that the miracle of unlimited insight and verities which are contained in the Holy Quran has accomplished more in every age than has the sword. All the doubts that every age raises. according to its circumstances, and all the claims of superior insights that are put forward, are completely refuted by the Holy Quran. No. Brahmo Samajist or Buddhist or Arya or any other philosopher can put forward a Divine verity which is not already comprised in the. Holy Quran. The wonders of the Quran will never cease. As the wonderful qualities of the book of nature have never come to an end in any previous age, but appear ever fresh and new, the same is the case with this Holy Book, so that the Word of God and the Work of. God should be proved to be in accord. (Izalah Auham, pp. 155-159Essence of Islam, Vol. 1, pp. 242-243) 3. Of all current revealed Books, the Holy Quran is the only one in accord with human nature. Its doctrines are so perfect and firm that strong proofs bear witness to their truth. Its commandments are based upon truth. Its teachings are free from every type of polytheism, innovation and worship of creatures. It is full of eagerness for the manifestation of the Unity of God and of Divine greatness and of the perfection of the Lord of Honour. It is replete throughout with the. Unity of the Divine and does not tolerate any kind of deficiency or defect or unworthy attributes in the case of the Creator. It does not impose any doctrine by mere authority, but sets down the reasons for the truth of that which it teaches. It establishes every purpose with proofs and arguments. It sets forth reasons for the truth of every principle and carries the mind to perfect certainty and full understanding. It repels all evils that afflict peoples' doctrines and actions and words, and works with bright reasoning. It teaches good manners, the knowledge of which is necessary for every human being. . It repels every corruption with as much force as that which inspires 249