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with on earth. Man then is in need of special guidance, and God has made provision for him to have it. He has done the maximum to ensure that man should not go astray in his journey through life, or come before God pleading that he had not been shown the way. Firstly, God has created man in the most noble image. He has given man a conscience, enabling him to differentiate between right and wrong. Then He has placed man in a world based on justice. His silent message of truth emanates from every object of creation. And He has gone one stage further: He has sent prophets throughout the ages to put the truth to the peoples of many different lands; and this in their own languages so that they might not fail to comprehend. The lives of the Prophets were perfect examples for mankind. But from Noah to Jesus, the treatment meted out to the Prophets made it difficult for their example to be preserved in its pure form; the true facts of their lives were distorted. The prophet of history was a far cry from the prophet of real life. When Abraham and Ishmael were building the House in Makkah, they prayed for a prophet among their descendants. 2500 years later the Prophet Mohammad arose from the people of Makkah bringing with him special divine succor. The prayer of Abraham was fulfilled, and with it the purpose of the prophets’ coming to the world was achieved. Not only in his personal life did the Prophet Mohammad leave a perfect example for mankind; he was made to experience all kinds of social conditions as well. He thus provides a complete model for man, both on an individual level and as a member of society at large. In every matter his actions were in accordance with the Will of God. He showed man the life that God would like him to live on earth. Not only did he establish the perfect pattern of how to worship God, he also showed how God helps those who truly devote their lives to His service. We can see from his life how, if one fears God, one need fear nothing else; if one remains patient in times of provocation He will lead one to success; if one sacrifices this world for the next, one will be given the best in both the worlds; if one rises above negative impulses, one can even win over enemies. History did not accurately record the lives of the prophets before Mohammad. From a strictly academic and historical point of view, then, their prophethood has not been established. The Prophet Jesus was the last of the ancient line of prophets. Yet so tenuous