ALLAH Almighty, the Exalted, in His boundless mercy and wisdom, sent down our forefather Hazrat Adam (Peace Be Upon Him) and Mother Eve (Haw’wa) to this earthly realm so that humanity might be established and the story of civilization unfold. But man was never abandoned to wander without direction. At every age, Allah revealed His heavenly guidance through His sacred books and sent His chosen Messengers to guide mankind towards the straight path. From Hazrat Nuh to Hazrat Ibrahim, from Hazrat Musa to Hazrat Isa (Peace Be Upon Them All), each Prophet bore witness to the eternal truth of One Almighty Allah. Yet, with the arrival of Khatam-ul-Nabi’een, Hazrat Muhammad (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him), the Divine mission found its seal and perfection.

To him was revealed the Holy Qur’an, the last heavenly book, a guide for all people and all ages. As Allah declares: “This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah” (Al-Baqarah 2:2). And again, “And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds” (Al-Anbiya 21:107). This mercy was not confined to Muslims alone; it flowed like an eternal ocean, embracing all creation—man and beast, believer and non-believer, the heavens and the earth.

The Prophet’s noble character became the living Qur’an, his words and deeds the finest model for humanity: “Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example for whoever has hope in Allah........

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