The Everlasting Message of Islam -Part One

All that has been previously explained of the conditions of Judaism, Christianity, Mazdeism, Zaradashtiyah shows the situation of mankind (For detailed reading, see: Ar-Raheequl-Makhtoom by Safiur-Rehman Mubarakpuri) in the 6th century A.D. when the religion became corrupted and all political, social and economic conditions were also corrupted; at a time when bloody wars became widespread, dictatorship emerged and mankind lived in a stark darkness. This situation led to the darkness of the hearts as a result of disbelief and ignorance.

Morals became degenerated,  honors and rights were violated, and mischief became the order of the day in the land and on the sea. The situation was so terrible that if any wiseman were to ponder over it, he would have realized that mankind – in that age – were dying and that they were heading for an abyss of no return had Allah not rescued them with a great reformer who was bearing the torch of Prophethood and the light of guidance in order to illuminate the way for mankind and guided them to the Straight Path.

At that time, God Almighty permitted that the everlasting light of Prophethood should emanate from Makkah in which there is the Great House. The Makkan environment had been like other human environments in terms of polytheism, ignorance, injustice and autocracy except that it was distinguished from other places with many qualities.

Firstly, it was a pure environment that had not been affected by the stains of Greek, Roman or Indian philosophy. Its natives used to enjoy deep-rooted eloquence, lively minds and exceptional dispositions.

Secondly, it is situated in the heart of the world. It is in the middle place between Europe, Asia and Africa, an important factor that makes it easy for the ever-lasting message to spread quickly and reach these continents in a short period.

Thirdly, it is a secured place. Allah Almighty protected it when Abraha (the Abyssinian King) wanted to invade it. The neighboring Roman and Persian empires also were unable to conquer it. Even its commerce was secured in the north and south. That was a herald for the advent of this Noble Prophet.

Allah has reminded the inhabitants of this city of this great favor when He says: “Have We not established for them a secured sanctuary (Makkah) to which are brought fruits of all kinds?” (Holy Quran 28:57)

Also, it is a desert environment that has preserved many of her good and commendable traits like generosity, good neighborliness, earnest concern for honor among other qualities that qualified her for being the best suitable place for the clan of Quraysh which was well known for eloquence oratory and honorable traits and held the positions of honor and leadership.

Allah chose his Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to make him the last of all Prophets and Messengers. He was born in Makkah in the 6th century A.D. approximately in the year 570. He grew up an orphan, for his father died while he was still in the womb. His mother later died while he was six years old. So, his uncle took care of him, and he grew up an orphan.

Signs of extraordinary brilliance manifested on him; and his habits, manners and traits were different from those of his people. He never lied in his speech and never hurt anyone. He became popular with truthfulness, chastity and sincerity so much that so many of his people would entrust him with their valuable properties and he would keep them as he would preserve his own life and wealth. This made them confer on him the title “Al-Ameen” (The Trustworthy)