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that at the beginning of every century God Almighty would raise someone from among his followers who would set forth from the Quran the guidance that may be needed by mankind from time to time. In the case of no other scriptures has the integrity of its text, its language and its guidance been maintained. 4. There is the promise contained in the Quran, that in the latter days a prophet would be raised in Islam who would not only defend Islam against the concerted attacks of the followers and exponents of other faiths but would establish the superiority of Islam in every respect over all other religions, as is said: 'He it is Who sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of Truth, that he may make it prevail over every other religion, even though those who associate partners with Allah may dislike it'. (at-Taubah, 9:33) The commentators of the Quran are agreed that the promise contained in this verse would be fulfilled through the Mahdi and the Messiah, whose advent in the latter days had been prophesied by the Holy Prophet. He would be a spiritual reflection of the Holy Prophet himself, as is indicated in 62:4. 5. Islam is the only faith that requires belief in all the Prophets wherever and whenever they might have appeared. The Quran affirms: 'Verily, We have sent thee with enduring 110