Truth About The Crucifixion — Page 40
all his hosts, was put to flight and his teachings were brought into contempt, and he suffered a great defeat. On account of the universal and comprehensive guidance that was to be committed to the Holy Prophet, God took a firm covenant from the previous Prophets, that they must instruct their people to believe in him and to help him (aal-e-Imran 3:82). That is why all the prophets from Adam to Jesus affirmed the greatness and glory of the Holy Prophet of Islam (on all of whom be peace). Moses said in Deut. 32:2: "The Lord came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from Mount Paran. " Thus he indicated clearly, that the manifestation of God's glory would arrive at its perfection at Mount Paran, and that the full refulgence of the sun of truth would be achieved at Mount Paran. The Torah itself indicates that Paran is the mountain near Mecca, where Ishmael, the ancestor of the Holy Prophet, was settled. This is confirmed by geographical maps. It is well-known that no prophet has been raised in Mecca except the Holy Prophet of Islam. Observe, therefore, how clearly has Moses testified that the rays of the sun of righteousness, which shall appear on Mount Paran, shall be the brightest of all and that the climax of the light of truth will be reached in the blessed person of the Holy Prophet. Time does not permit of the citation of even a few of the numerous prophecies made by a number of prophets including David, Solomon, Isaiah, John and Jesus, which refer clearly to the Holy Prophet of Islam. We recognise the tremendous achievements of science and technology, but it cannot be denied that these achievements also constitute a threat of ruin and destruction. The only way of 32