The Author’s Comment

conclusive evidence that the Prophet of Islam is the final prophet (Quran, 33:40) and that he has been sent as a prophet for all of humanity. (Quran, 7:158) Divine knowledge reveals that the previous prophets were not intended to be the culmination of prophethood. Hence, the chain of prophets continued, with one succeeding the other. Consequently, God allowed the hostile actions of their adversaries to be ineffective. However, the case of the Prophet of Islam was distinct; he was the final messenger and the last of the prophets. The role assigned to the final Prophet by God was such that there was no need to continue prophethood. His life was safeguarded, and he received historical affirmation; his mission was successful, and a record of his life and teachings was preserved. Furthermore, if the followers of the Prophet stand for his mission, they will have the opportunity to receive divine assistance in continuing the prophetic mission. In essence, if individuals rise to the occasion and commit themselves to conveying the preserved divine message, any attempts by adversaries to undermine the message will inevitably fail. No matter how much the opponent vilifies the message from God, it will ultimately meet a dismal defeat, just as it did in the case of the final Prophet. This is a verdict of the Lord of the World, and no one possesses the power to alter this divine judgment. Preserving the Prophet’s life and teachings is a prerequisite for the cessation of prophethood. In other words, the