Deliverance from the Cross — Page 108
1. There is a very strong presumption that the great teacher of the latter days would appear within the dispensation of Islam. This presumption is upheld by many factors, into a detailed exposition of which we are not called upon to enter here. It would be enough to mention only some of the outstanding ones. The first is that the scripture of Islam, the Holy Quaran, proclaims the universality of the mission of the Holy Prophet. Proclaim, OProphet: Omankind, verily I am God's Messenger to you all'. (al-A’-raf, 7:159) We have sent thee as a bearer of glad tidings and a Warner for the whole of mankind, but most people know not. (Saba, 34:29) We have sent thee only as a mercy for the universe'. (al-Anbiya', 21:108) 2. The scripture of Islam, the Holy Quran, contains comprehensive guidance for the whole of mankind for all time, as is said: A Messenger pure from God, reciting scriptures, wherein are lasting commandments'. (al-Bayyinah, 98:4) The Quran is a source of honour for all the worlds'. (al-Qalam, 68:53) 'Blessed is He Who has sent down the Discriminating Book to His servant that he may be a Warner to all the peoples'. (al-Furqan, 25:2) 108