Arguments from the Quran

INTERPRETATION OF THE ISLAMIC MISSION However, it has been Allah’s custom that the entire religion is not revealed all at once in written form. The fundamental and basic teachings of the religion are revealed to the prophets at an early stage, but the detailed laws related to society and politics descend only when a practical political and economic organization is established. This is why many prophets received only the basic laws; their audiences had not accepted Islam to the extent that a separate political system could be established, so such laws could not descend upon them. In the case of the final Messenger, such a situation could not be tolerated, as it would imply that teachings related to all aspects of life could not be revealed, and there would be no guidance in Allah’s religion for all eventualities. This is why the specific form of dominance was chosen for the final Messenger, and he was granted a “great kingdom” or “heavenly kingship.” Without this, the completion of religion or the fulfillment of divine light upon the servants could not take place. Thus, in Surah Al-Fath (Chapter of Victory), the wisdom of dominance is described: wa-yahdiyakum siratan mustaqiman (48:2)—“and that He may guide you to a straight path.” Here, the guidance of the