English book · THE RELIGION OF HUMANITY: Islam’s Ethical and Spiritual Outlook

An Example of Noble Character

English book, p. 375

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

MERCY TO THE WORLDS and determination to carry out the required struggle and fulfill the mission. This remarkable event was so exceptional that it was even foretold in the Bible. In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses gave a final blessing to the Israelites, stating: “The Lord came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints.” (Deuteronomy 33:2) In this verse, the one from Sinai refers to Moses, the one from Seir to Jesus, and the one from Paran to the Prophet of Islam. He was the only one who entered Makkah, just twenty years after the start of his mission, accompanied by ten thousand followers: “He received his prophetic call around 610, and in January 630, he entered Makkah with 10,000 men.” (Encyclopedia Britannica, Vol. 7, p. 84) GUIDANCE FROM THE PROPHET’S LIFE Dr. Michael Hart (born 1932), an American astrophysicist and author, ranked the Prophet of Islam as the most influential person in history in his book The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History. However, his true role was not that of a hero, but that of a social and spiritual leader. In this sense, it would be accurate to say that through his life, he revealed to people of all times the secret to true success. While he was undoubtedly the most successful

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