Truth about Khatm-e-Nabuwat — Page 34
I will now cite a Quranic verse. clearly promising the advent of Prophets among the followers of Islam : ••o ye children of Adam if Prophets come to you from among you reading my verses to you, then whosover turns to piety and mends his ways, they shall neither fear nor shall they grieve'', l Jn the above verse, Allah, addressing all mankind through the Holy Prophet (peace of Allah be on him and His blessings), says, "If at any time in future Prophets appear among you (since appointment of Prophets from among non-Muslim nations has ceased) reject them not; but fearing· God mend your ways as this is the only way to save yourselves from pain and grief". How clearly and unequivocally this verse, in a forceful language, opens the door to the coming of prophets, among the followers of the Holy Apostle Muhammad (Allah bless him) is evident. Would that people pondered on these truths. If a question is raised by someone that the verse under discussion refers to past nations and not to future ages, he is invited to study the entire context of the subject and satisfy himself that the reference, in no way, relates to preceding periods. And when it clearly establishes 1. Sura Aral, verse 36. 84,