Muhammad the-awaited-prophet

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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.MOST MERCIFUL.

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And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and
Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who art thou?”
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And he confessed and denied not, but confessed, “I am not the
Christ.”
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And they asked him, “What then? Art thou Elijah?” And he said,
“I am not.” “Art thou that Prophet?” And he answered, “No.”
22
Then said they unto him, “Who art thou, that we may give an
answer to those who sent us? What sayest thou of thyself?”
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He said, “I am ‘the voice of one crying in the wilderness, “Make
straight the way of the Lord,”’ as said the prophet Isaiah.”
(John 1: 19-23)

Not the reincarnation
of Elijah, but one
prophet whose role
will also be to
announce the coming
of Christ (the Messiah)
CONSIDER WHAT MUSLIMS BELIEVE
Prophet YAHYA (JOHN
THE BAPTIST) a.s.
who was
contemporary
forerunner to Prophet
‘ISA (JESUS) a.s.

In Hebrew, the
awaited MESSIAH for
the Jewish people. This
title in Arabic is “AL-
MASEEH”
Prophet ‘ISA (JESUS)
a.s. whose title
referred to in the
Qur’an as AL-MASEEH
‘ISA IBNU MARYAM

The Awaited Final
Prophet as promised
to Abraham, whose
coming had been
foretold to Jacob,
Moses etc.
Prophet MUHAMMMAD
(AHMAD) s.a.a.w. whose
coming was referred to by
JESUS a.s. as the “Good news –
glad tidings”
(- reference Q: Saff: 61: 6-)

In Hebrew, the awaited
MESSIAH for the Jewish
people. This title in Arabic
is “AL-MASEEH ”
The Awaited Final
Prophet as promised to
Abraham, whose coming
had been foretold to
Jacob, Moses etc.
Prophet YAHYA (JOHN
THE BAPTIST) a.s.
who was contemporary
forerunner to Prophet
‘ISA (JESUS) a.s.
Prophet ‘ISA (JESUS) a.s.
whose title referred to in
the Qur’an as AL-MASEEH
‘ISA IBNU MARYAM
Prophet MUHAMMMAD (AHMAD)
s.a.a.w. whose coming was
referred to by JESUS a.s. as the
“Good news – glad tidings”
(- reference Q: Saff: 61: 6-)
Not the reincarnation of
Elijah, but one prophet
whose role will also be to
announce the coming of
Christ (the Messiah)
SUMMARY

And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "OAnd [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O
children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allahchildren of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah
to you confirming what came before me of the Torahto you confirming what came before me of the Torah
andand bringing good tidings of a messenger to comebringing good tidings of a messenger to come
after meafter me, whose name is Ahmad (Praised One)." But, whose name is Ahmad (Praised One)." But
when he came to them with clear evidences, theywhen he came to them with clear evidences, they
said, "This is obvious magic.“said, "This is obvious magic.“
((Qur’an: Saff: 61: 6Qur’an: Saff: 61: 6))

4 Beloved, believe not every spirit,4 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spiritsbut test the spirits
whether they are of Godwhether they are of God, because many false prophets, because many false prophets
have gone out into the world.have gone out into the world.
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Hereby know ye the Spirit of God:Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit thatEvery spirit that
confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is ofconfesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is of
GodGod..
(1 John 4 )(1 John 4 )
THIS TEST TO BE APPLIEDTHIS TEST TO BE APPLIED

CONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSECONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSE

[And mention] when the angels said, "O Mary, indeed[And mention] when the angels said, "O Mary, indeed
Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him,Allah gives you good tidings of a word from Him,
whose name will be thewhose name will be the MessiahMessiah **,, JesusJesus, the son of, the son of
Mary - distinguished in this world and the HereafterMary - distinguished in this world and the Hereafter
and among those brought near [to Allah].and among those brought near [to Allah].
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 45Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 45))
CONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSECONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSE
* “Al-Maseeh” = “Messiah” = “Kristos” = “Christ” = “The Anointed”“Al-Maseeh” = “Messiah” = “Kristos” = “Christ” = “The Anointed”

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“Say (O Muhammad): Do you see? Whether this
message (teaching) be from Allah and yet you reject it,
and a witness from among the Children of Israel bore
witness of one like him………...”
(Qur’an : Ahqaf: 46: 10)

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Many Muslims scholars understands this verse as a
reference to him being like Moses a.s. - as prophesized
and recorded in the Book of Deuteronomy 18 : 18
“I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you (O Moses)
from amongst their brethren; and I will put My words in
his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command
him. And whoever will not give heed to My words which
he shall speak in My name, I Myself will require it of him.”
( Deuteronomy 18 : 18 )

“I will raise up for them a prophet like unto you
(O Moses) from amongst their brethren …”

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After birth was separated fromAfter birth was separated from
his mother and adopted by thehis mother and adopted by the
leading man in power (leading man in power (PharaohPharaoh).).
Well-loved by all in theWell-loved by all in the courtcourt ofof
Pharaoh.Pharaoh.
After birth was separated fromAfter birth was separated from
his mother and adopted by thehis mother and adopted by the
leading man in power (leading man in power (QurayshQuraysh
leaders).leaders).
Well-loved by all in theWell-loved by all in the councilcouncil
of the Quraysh.of the Quraysh.
Prophet MosesProphet Moses Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad

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Gave up life in Pharaoh's courtGave up life in Pharaoh's court
and spent time in the wildernessand spent time in the wilderness
around the Sinai peninsula.around the Sinai peninsula.
Married and had a family beforeMarried and had a family before
becoming a prophet (he marriedbecoming a prophet (he married
the daughter ofthe daughter of JethroJethro).).
Kept away from the QurayshKept away from the Quraysh
way and spent time in theway and spent time in the
mountain outside Makkah.mountain outside Makkah.
Married and had a family beforeMarried and had a family before
becoming a prophet (he marriedbecoming a prophet (he married
thethe KhadijahKhadijah daughter ofdaughter of
KhuwailidKhuwailid).).

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Experienced first revelation inExperienced first revelation in
the Mountain (the Mountain (Mount SinaiMount Sinai).).
Preached the clear message ofPreached the clear message of
the Absolute Oneness of God.the Absolute Oneness of God.
““Hear O Israel! Your Lord God isHear O Israel! Your Lord God is
One GodOne God.”.”
Experienced first revelation inExperienced first revelation in
the Mountain (the Mountain (Jabal NurJabal Nur).).
Preached the clear message ofPreached the clear message of
the Absolute Oneness of God.the Absolute Oneness of God.
““There is no god except AllahThere is no god except Allah
(the One and Only God(the One and Only God))””

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Commanded to preach to the
people in power (i.e. Pharaoh),
who knew him.
His initial encounter (calling)
was rejected but he was not
harmed.
Has his brother Aaron who
assisted him throughout his
mission.
Commanded to preach to theCommanded to preach to the
people in power (i.e. thepeople in power (i.e. the
QurayshQuraysh), who knew him.), who knew him.
His initial encounter (calling)
was rejected but he was not
harmed.
Has ‘Ali, his cousin likened as hisHas ‘Ali, his cousin likened as his
‘brother’, who assisted him‘brother’, who assisted him
throughout his mission.throughout his mission.

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He was brought to the presenceHe was brought to the presence
of Allah by undertaking aof Allah by undertaking a
journey up on Mount Sinai tojourney up on Mount Sinai to
experience the “experience the “epiphanyepiphany””
(beatific vision of God).(beatific vision of God).
He was brought to the presenceHe was brought to the presence
of Allah during the miraculousof Allah during the miraculous
journey ofjourney of Isra’Isra’ andand Mi’rajMi’raj ––
including the “including the “epiphanepiphanyy” - (but” - (but
far greater than thatfar greater than that
experienced by Moses, as hisexperienced by Moses, as his
journey transcends into thejourney transcends into the
realm never traverse by exceptrealm never traverse by except
him – the beloved of Allah.)him – the beloved of Allah.)

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His life and his people wereHis life and his people were
threatened and oppressed, yetthreatened and oppressed, yet
managed to bring his peoplemanaged to bring his people
safely out of the land ofsafely out of the land of
oppression through “oppression through “ExodusExodus”,”,
and established a community,and established a community,
governed over them by the Lawgoverned over them by the Law
of God (of God (TorahTorah).).
His life and his people wereHis life and his people were
threatened and oppressed, yetthreatened and oppressed, yet
managed to bring his peoplemanaged to bring his people
safely out of the land ofsafely out of the land of
oppression through “oppression through “HijrahHijrah”,”,
and established a community,and established a community,
governed over them by thegoverned over them by the
((Shari’ahShari’ah)) Law of GodLaw of God ((Qur’anQur’an
and theand the SunnahSunnah).).

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He was victorious over theHe was victorious over the
Pharaoh’s army with Allah’sPharaoh’s army with Allah’s
direct Divine intervention whichdirect Divine intervention which
routed and vanquished thisrouted and vanquished this
military force, a more superiormilitary force, a more superior
to the Bani Isra’il who wereto the Bani Isra’il who were
lesser in numbers andlesser in numbers and
equipment – drowning them.equipment – drowning them.
He was victorious over the
Makkan (Quraysh) army with
Allah’s direct Divine
intervention at the Battle of
Badr, in which angels were sent
to aid Muslims and they routed
and vanquished their enemies
who were more superior to
them in numbers and
equipment. Also the Battle of al-
Ahzab

22
Had to face enemies within hisHad to face enemies within his
community (the hypocrites) whocommunity (the hypocrites) who
introduced the ‘introduced the ‘golden calfgolden calf’ to’ to
undermine Moses teaching andundermine Moses teaching and
authority. The ‘golden calf’ wasauthority. The ‘golden calf’ was
then destroyed and thethen destroyed and the
perpetrators exposedperpetrators exposed
He had to face enemies withinHe had to face enemies within
his community – the “his community – the “munaa-munaa-
fiqunfiqun” (hypocrites). They build a” (hypocrites). They build a
mosque (“mosque (“masjid Diraramasjid Dirara”) to”) to
undermine Muhammad’sundermine Muhammad’s
teaching and authority. Theteaching and authority. The
mosque was burned andmosque was burned and
destroyed; the perpetratordestroyed; the perpetrator
exposed and condemned byexposed and condemned by
God.God.

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Although he was at first rejected
by his people but in the end was
overwhelmingly accepted as the
Messenger of God.
Power over his community both
as spiritual leader as well as the
supreme temporal ruler.
Although he was at first rejectedAlthough he was at first rejected
by his people but in the end wasby his people but in the end was
overwhelmingly accepted as theaccepted as the
Messenger of God.Messenger of God.
Power over his community both
as spiritual leader as well as the
supreme temporal ruler.

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Had his teachings codified.
Married and had continuous
chain of descendants linked to
his noble families.
Had successors to continue his
mission.
Died and buried on this earth.
Had his teachings codified.Had his teachings codified.
Married andMarried and had continuous
chain of descendants linked to
his noble families.
Had successors to continue hisHad successors to continue his
mission.mission.
Died and buried on this earth.Died and buried on this earth.

“for We assuredly sent
amongst every nation, (other nations)
a Messenger”
(Q: Nahl : 16:36)
JOHN THE BAPTIST (Yahya)
MUHAMMAD
(The chosen Seal of Prophethood)
ADAM
(other nations) NOAH (Nuh)
(Shem) (Ham) (Yaphet)
JACOB (Ya’akub))
(1st Born) (2nd Born)
ISHMAEL (Isma’il) ISAAC (Ishaq)
JOSEPH (Yusuf)
(The Quraysh tribe
in Mecca, direct
descendants of
Ishmael)
MOSES (Musa)
DAVID (Dawud)
ABRAHAM (Ibrahim)
SOLOMON (Sulaiman)
(many others amongst Israelite)
JESUS CHRIST (‘Isa al-Maseeh)

COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?
(Jesus is also recorded to have said)(Jesus is also recorded to have said)
““ I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.
But when he,But when he, the Spirit of Truththe Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into all, comes, he will guide you into all
truth.truth. He will not speak on his own; he will only speak what heHe will not speak on his own; he will only speak what he
hearshears, and he will, and he will tell you of what is yet to cometell you of what is yet to come. He. He will bringwill bring
glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it knownglory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known toto
you….”you….”
((John: 16: 7-14John: 16: 7-14))

COINCIDENTAL or CORROBORATION?
““Jesus said to them :Jesus said to them :
‘‘Have you never read in the scriptures:Have you never read in the scriptures:
““The stone the builders rejected has become the capstoneThe stone the builders rejected has become the capstone”;”;
The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
ThereforeTherefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away fromI tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from
you and given to a people who will produce its fruityou and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on. He who falls on
this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will bethis stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be
crushed.”crushed.”
((Matthews: 21: 42-44Matthews: 21: 42-44))

THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:

““The likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to thatThe likeness of me and the other Prophets is similar to that
of a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it exceptof a man who built a house and perfectly decorated it except
for a space of one brick. The people used to go round thisfor a space of one brick. The people used to go round this
house, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were puthouse, wonder and say, ‘If only this missing brick were put
in!’in!’
Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”Thus, I am that brick and I am the Last of the Prophets.”
((Hadith agreed upon by Bukhary and MuslimHadith agreed upon by Bukhary and Muslim))
THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. SAID:

“ …“ … and I will put My words in his mouth, andand I will put My words in his mouth, and
he shall speak to them all that I commandhe shall speak to them all that I command
him. And whoever will not give heed to Myhim. And whoever will not give heed to My
words which he shall speak in My name ...”words which he shall speak in My name ...”

““Nor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) DesireNor does he (Muhammad) say (aught) of (his own) Desire..
It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He wasIt is no less than inspiration sent down to him: He was
taught by one mighty in Power, endued with Wisdom”taught by one mighty in Power, endued with Wisdom”
((Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5Qur’an: Najm: 53: 3-5))

““Proclaim! (or Read!)Proclaim! (or Read!) in the name of thy Lordin the name of thy Lord
and Cherisher, Who created― “and Cherisher, Who created― “
((Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1Qur’an: al-’Alaq: 96: 1))

““O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things)O people of the Book! now hath come unto you, making (things)
clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of)clear unto you, Our Messenger after the break in (the series of)
Our MessengersOur Messengers, lest ye should say: there came unto us no, lest ye should say: there came unto us no
bringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hathbringer of glad tidings and no warner (from evil): but now hath
come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil):come unto you a bringer of glad tidings and a warner (from evil):
and Allah hath power over all things.”and Allah hath power over all things.”
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 15

““ Say (O Muhammad):Say (O Muhammad): ""If ye do love Allah, follow meIf ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will: Allah will
love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving,love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving,
Most Merciful.“Most Merciful.“ ”.”.
((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)

Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselvesSay, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves
[by sinning],[by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed,do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed,
Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, theAllah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the
MercifulMerciful."."
((Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 53)Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 53)

And return [in repentance] to your Lord and submitAnd return [in repentance] to your Lord and submit to Himto Him
((ASLIMUASLIMU) before the punishment comes upon you; then you) before the punishment comes upon you; then you
will not be helped.will not be helped.
((Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 54)Qur’an : Zumar : 39 : 54)

Muhammad is the Messenger of AllahMuhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who; and those who
are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but)are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but)
compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see themcompassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them
bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Gracebow and prostrate themselves (in prayer) seeking Grace
from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.... “
((Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29Qur’an: Fath: 48: 29))

““ ... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their... On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their
prostration.prostration. This is their similitude in the Torah; and theirThis is their similitude in the Torah; and their
similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth itssimilitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its
blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it standsblade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick and it stands
on its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. Ason its own stem (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As
a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him.a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at him. Allah hasAllah has
promised those among them who believe and do righteouspromised those among them who believe and do righteous
deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.”deeds Forgiveness and a great Reward.”

 That message of That message of TAUTAUHHEEDEED , requires submission and obedience to , requires submission and obedience to
Allah by acknowledging and following Allah’s last Messenger :Allah by acknowledging and following Allah’s last Messenger :

[Allah] said, "My punishment - I afflict with it[Allah] said, "My punishment - I afflict with it
whom I will,whom I will, but My mercybut My mercy ((RAHMAHRAHMAH))
encompasses all thingsencompasses all things." So I will decree it." So I will decree it
[especially] for those who are (conscious and) fear[especially] for those who are (conscious and) fear
Me – (Me – ( TAQWATAQWA ) - and give the alms –() - and give the alms –( ZAKAHZAKAH ) -) -
and those who believe (and those who believe (YU’-MINUUNYU’-MINUUN) in Our) in Our
verses (verses (AAYATAAYAT) –”) –”
((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 156Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 156))

[All] praise is [due] to Allah, who has sent down[All] praise is [due] to Allah, who has sent down
upon His Servant the Book and has not madeupon His Servant the Book and has not made
therein any deviance. [He has made it] straight, totherein any deviance. [He has made it] straight, to
warn of severe punishment from Him and to givewarn of severe punishment from Him and to give
good tidings to the believers who do righteousgood tidings to the believers who do righteous
deeds that they will have a good reward, In whichdeeds that they will have a good reward, In which
they will remain forever ”they will remain forever ”
((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 1-3Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 1-3))

[And to warn those who say, "Allah has taken a[And to warn those who say, "Allah has taken a
son." They have no knowledge of it, nor had theirson." They have no knowledge of it, nor had their
fathers. Grave is the word that comes out of theirfathers. Grave is the word that comes out of their
mouths; they speak not except a lie. (Omouths; they speak not except a lie. (O
Muhammad), if they do not believe in this Message,Muhammad), if they do not believe in this Message,
you will perhaps torment yourself to death withyou will perhaps torment yourself to death with
grief, sorrowing over them.”grief, sorrowing over them.”
((Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 4-6Qur’an: Kahfi: 18: 4-6))

““Those who follow the Messenger (Those who follow the Messenger (YAT-TABI’UNYAT-TABI’UN) ,) ,
the unlettered prophet (Muhammad), whom theythe unlettered prophet (Muhammad), whom they
find written in what they have of the Torah andfind written in what they have of the Torah and
the Gospel, who enjoins upon them what is rightthe Gospel, who enjoins upon them what is right
((YA’-MURUHUM BIL-MA’-RUFYA’-MURUHUM BIL-MA’-RUF) and forbids them) and forbids them
what is wrong (what is wrong (YA-HAAHUM ‘ANIL-MUNKARYA-HAAHUM ‘ANIL-MUNKAR) …”) …”

“ …“ … and makes lawful for them the good thingsand makes lawful for them the good things
((TOYYIBATTOYYIBAT) and prohibits for them the evil) and prohibits for them the evil
((KHABAA-ITHKHABAA-ITH) and relieves them of their burden) and relieves them of their burden
((IISwSwRAARAA) and the shackles () and the shackles (AGHLAALAGHLAAL) which were) which were
upon them. …”upon them. …”

“ … So they who have believed in him (AAMANUHU),
honoured him (‘AZ-ZARUUHU), supported him (NA-
SwO-RUUHU) and followed the light which was sent
down with him (TABI-UU-NUUR) - it is those who will
be the successful (MUF-LIHUUN). ”
(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 157)

““ Say, [O Muhammad], "Say, [O Muhammad], "O mankindO mankind, indeed I am the, indeed I am the
Messenger of Allah to you allMessenger of Allah to you all, [from Him] to whom, [from Him] to whom
belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. ”belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. ”

“ There is no deity except Him; He gives life (YUH-YII)
and causes death (WA YU-MIIT)."
So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered
prophet (Muhammad), who believes in Allah and His
words, and follow him (TABI’-’UUHU) that you may
be guided (TAH-TADUUN). ”
(Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 158)

““He it is who has sent forth His Messenger with the [taskHe it is who has sent forth His Messenger with the [task
of spreading] guidance and the religion of truth, to the endof spreading] guidance and the religion of truth, to the end
thatthat He make it prevail over every [false] religionHe make it prevail over every [false] religion; and; and
none can bear witness [to the truth] as Allah does.”none can bear witness [to the truth] as Allah does.”

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