About six thousand years ago ------- when the fire of Namrood was extinguished and the construction of K�abah was completed------ Hadrat Ibrahim (� ) raised his hands for prayer and the luminous valley of K�aba was echoing with these words:

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The prayer ascended the �arsh passing through the highest skies and was acknowledged by the Grace of Allah; as it was the wish of a chosen Prophet. The auspicious arrival of this expectant Nabi was remembered so oftenly that fortunate Names, "Muhammad" and "Ahmad" are visible everywhere, e.g., in Vedas , Upanishadas , and puranas of India; the Psalm of Da�ud (David): scriptures of Sulayman (Solomon), and in the Torah (old Testament) of Musa (Moses). The melody of Muhammad and Ahmad is really audible: Buddha mentioned the arrival of the "Divine Mercy" in his sayings; Hadrat �Isa (� ) (Christ) also announced the merry news while going towards the skies :

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Prophet Muhammad (Ü) was talked about as much that every one was looking for Him anxiously even before His appearance. Qur�an speaks out that Jews and Christians know him as they know their sons. The personality of the Holy Prophet (Ü) was very popular amongst people of the Book. History bears out this fact that aforesaid distinction is solely for our Prophet. Qur�an says about the people of the Book :

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Yes, Ibrahim�s Prayer was acknowledged and the "comer" came in a glorious way that world became colourful, spring surrounded the universe, and faded started smiling. A unique light spread and the astray got the righteous way. It was the special grant of Allah on human kind. SoHe speak this favours compressed-----

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Allah, Allah! ( Good, God! ) These are the same words which were echoed in the valley of Makka. The wish of Hadrat Ibrahim (� ) was fulfilled. Thus, from the mountain of Faran, a sun which could be set never and is as ever. He, the "Muhammad" came. And came for all the worlds. It was declared:

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At the time of the annuciation of Holy Prophet (Ü), five religions were prominent:

Majus: These were found in Persia, Khurasan, Afghanistan, Turkistan and in the Indo-Pak subcontinent.

Christians: They were the inhabitants of Europe, Africa and few states of �Arabia.

Sophists: They were known as rationalists and found in every corner of the world.

Buddhist: Those were found in Pakistan, India, Japan, China, eastern Islands, Mangolia, Manchuria, Tibet etc.

In �Arabia other than christians and Jews, some persons were the followers of Hadrat Ibrahim (� ), while remaining were polytheist and atheist. Every group was the claimant of "righteousness" and "sensefulness." But these claims were empty and the environment was filthy.

The Holy Prophet (Ü) spend numerous nights in the mountain of Faran, in the cave of Hira. But this moment is the prime of those nights. The Holy spirit is present before the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Ü) saying:

"Read", Gabriel said,

"I am unlettered", the Prophet replied,

At last the Holy spirit embraced Him and said:

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As soon as, the Name of Allah was pronounced, Prophet Muhammad (Ü) began to read and read � ! Thus, he taught a lesson of knowledge and wisdom. He advised the people not to forget the Lord, Who created you and set right you. Because one who forgets Allah actually forgets the truth. It was an auspicious night of 610 when Prophet Muhammad (Ü) received this meesege. Qur�an began to reveal on the sacred "heart" of Prophet Muhammad (Ü) at the age of 40. While the chain of revelation prolonged to 23 years. Within that span of time the wish of Hadrat Ibrahim (� ) was fulfilled, that is, Book and Wisdom were presented before the world. Ibrahim, the chosen Prophet of Allah prayed for a messenger who read out the Book of wisdom; disclosed the secrets; enlightened the hearts with the light of intellect and revived the very cores of life. Ha! the Book is revealing and desires are being accomplished one by one�!

As soon as Qur�an revealed, Holy Prophet (Ü) asked His companions to take it in writing. The writers of revelation are more than forty. While there are about thirteen companions who collected the whole Qur�an. This includes: �Ubayy bin K�ab, Abu Zayd, Ma�az bin Jabal, Abd al-Allah bin �Umr bin �As, Zayd bin Thabit, etc.( .)

Prophet Muhammad (Ü) not only dictated Qur�an but also recited it. Allah, Allah ! what would be the scene�? When Holy Prophet (Ü) would be uttering the Words of Allah !---------tears were flowing, hearts were coming out of the chests, and prostrates were anxious in the foreheads. Thus, Qur�an portrays the restlessness of those listeners :

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It is also said:

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Qur�an was recited collectively and lonely. Regarding privacy Qur�an says:

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Prophet Muhammad (Ü) and his pious wives recited the Qur�an in homes. According to the schedule Holy Prophet (Ü) came out of home after �isha prayer and met the delegations from abroad. What a grace of Allah! International problems and domestic affairs were settled in candle light while sitting on mats! Once a night Prophet Muhammad (Ü) came late, and said that today some part left in one

"Hizb" I thought to complete and then came out. Holy Prophet (Ü) had divided Qur�an into seven parts or ahzab. This event explores that Hadrat Muhammad (Ü) recited at least one part daily.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (Ü) not only dictated Qur�an but also described the manners of recitation. He narrated the Words of Allah:

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And said:

Hadrat Ibrahim (� ) prayed for a Prophet who recites the Qur�an and teaches to recite the Qur�an. The Holy, Prophet Muhammad (Ü) recited and taught the Qur�an. As it was it was ordained.

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The Holy Prophet (Ü) started the education of Qur�an. He had Qur�an in a compiled form as mentioned by Qur�an itself:

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Prophet Muhammad (Ü) taught the Qur�an to his companions and advised them to expand the teachings of Qur�an. The tribes who came in Madina and owe Islam as religion they were accompanied by the teachers of Holy Qur�an. The Holy Prophet (Ü) appointed a teacher of Qur�an in every place, city and tribe. Wherever the message of Islam reached-----mosques were built and Qur�an was recited and taught. The teachers of Qur�an were sent wherever required. In fourth Hijrah, seventy teachers of Qur�an were sent to tribe Bani �Amir. The Holy Prophet (Ü) made "Qur�an" the sole merit for the appointment and increment to miscellaneous posts. The better knower of Qur�an was given higher commission. He said:

Just think over it that Qur�an gave such majesty and sovereignty to the Muslims of the first century which is even today a unique phase of world history. Today being the learner of many disciplines we could not attain that standard of characteristic. To forget the Qur�an we got nothing but lost everything. Might we forget everything but remember the Qur�an ! If it were so, we could never be disgraced in fact be elevated forever. It is not a mere notion but a historical fact.

Prophet Muhammad (Ü) maintained the status of Qur�an on both official and non official levels which could never be raised afterwards. Today the situation is that we do not bother reciters of Qur�an. There are millions of reciters and "Hafiz" ( One who learns Qur�an by heart ) of Qur�an facing financial problems and they attain no position in society. In some places these teachers of Qur�an are given salaries equal to peons and clerks, and in some places not even this �! This condition of the teacher of the Qur�an in an Islamic society is really terrible and horrible. The Prophet said:

How many ruined homes are found in schools, colleges and universities today�!

The Holy Prophet (Ü) said:

Today, there are how many castles, bungalows, houses and huts which are ruined inspite of having inhabitants. Good God! Our cities are also desolated.

Prophet Muhammad (Ü) not only educated the �Arab tribes with the wisdom and knowledge of Qur�an but He also wrote letters to the kings, the tribal monarchs, and the aristocrat of the states, and send the message of Qur�an. These messages were sent to following rulers:

Prophet Muhammad (Ü) propagated the message of Islam around the world and sent letters to these kings also: The king of Harmuzan, Yamamah, Hamir, Bahrain and Bani Kalab, Hazar-i-Maut,etc. etc. He sent message to all far and near.

Qur�an is the composition of Divine secrets and wisdom. Its revelation flourished the knowledge. The darkness of cruelty and illiteracy was destroyed. Of course, every modern and healthy revolution reflects Qur�anic teachings. While the intellectual revolution started with the revelation of Qur�an. Day by day new disciplines of arts and sciences are being discovered. From where they are coming? Why not came before, Why now? The world was created for thousand years-------- who put aside this veil? Who showed this lustre?

Just listen what Qur�an says:

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And said:

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Qur�an speaks out:

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Aforesaid verses of Qur�an explores everything. Now it is a matter of perception---------one sees the "words" & "letters", one sees the "meanings", while other perceives the treasure of divine secrets. Qadi Abu Bakar bin �Arabi writes:

In the earlier centuries every student read and listen hundreds of books about Qur�anic sciences. There is no doubt in it that Qur�an has every nice point, mysteries and divine secrets with the help of which experts could know the facts without doing trials and errors and of course they did it!

Prophet Muhammad (Ü) taught Qur�an in which experiences of innumerable centuries have been set. Iqbal has well said:

Holy Prophet (Ü) mentioned these things in Qur�an which were not seen by others. But Prophet Muhammad (Ü) Himself saw and let others to see. He was well informed and gave us knowledge and presented that book of wisdom whose secrets are opening day by day. Mathematicians are seeing the miracles of mathematics ------------astronomers are seeing the miracles of astronomy ------------ physicists are seeing the miracles of physics. What is Qur�an ? A composition of miracles! Whoever come to this side, never returns empty handed. Here, the situation is:

Each and every verse of Qur�an possesses numerous worlds of learning. In this world of vice or virtue; in the environment of right or wrong we could not know that which word or deed is fruitful and which one is harmful. We cannot ultimately know that which step can take us toward humility and which one towards disaster. We ought to seek a way which goes to the destination with maximum speed. It is because, our life is mortal. It is a spark. From where we bring time to gain experience and? Of course it is the "revelation" which holds and find results.----- protects us in the difficult path being the voice of life and put the astray to the right way. Revelation is light which takes the seekers to their destination without life long fatigue, and in short life teaches that lesson which we could not gain even in centuries. Qur�an says:

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Prophet Muhammad (Ü) brought illuminations. Nay, he arrived as beacon of light. This light is perceivable even in the fog of future as it is before our eyes. And why not? Qur�an says:

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How could I tell you about the hidden treasures of mysteries and sciences in the heart of beloved Prophet Muhammad (Ü)? The study of tradition portrays a new world of future. The Holy Prophet (Ü) told those mysteries 1400 years ago what we are seeing, listening and feeling today�! Listen what he is saying:

• Time will get nearer and year would be like a month; and month like a week; and week like a day; and day like a moment while moment would be like a spark of fire.
• Business would be common. When a person would buy something he will say, let me consult to another businessman of that city.
• Some people of my Umma will drink wine, and music would be played on their heads.
• There would be sudden deaths. Paralysis and heart attacks would be common.
• Tribulations would be appeared and people would spread in buildings.
• Religion will be discarded; adornment would be manifested, buildings will be honoured and blood will be shed .
• Trusty will do treachery and the treacher would be made trusty.
• Words will be left and deeds will be dead, words would be changed and hearts would fill with hostility; and people would finish the sincere contacts among them.

Prophet Muhammad (Ü) informed us and taught wisdom and knowledge which is gushing out in Qur�an like storms. With the study of Qur�an we know the innumerable facts, mysteries and sciences of life. Let us see a glimpse:

Qur�an possesses all these facts. It owes the universal manifesto of life which revived the society and brought a revolution in the individual, civil, political and domestic lives of human beings.

Holy Prophet (Ü) presented those sagacious principles of Islam which vitalised the nations after death and in turn they revital the other nations. Prophet Muhammad (Ü) taught the five pillars of Islam, that are,

1. Kalimah: There is no lord but Allah and Muhammad (Ü) is the Prophet of Allah.
1. Salawt: Prayer, i.e., five times a day.
1. Sawm: Fast, specifically in Ramadan.
1. Zakaat: Annual process of purifying the wealth.
1. Hajj: Pilgrimage to Makka.

Kalimah, which is the confession of one Being brought a wonderful revolution in the human thought. Rejection of the fake gods played a vital role to build and develop the man�s word and deed in a healthy way. Where man worshipped gods and goddesses and was afraid of polluted environment------there confession of faith cleared the dust. Man became brave, courageous, and gained confidence. The centre of his reflection becomes a "person" who made death as sweetheart, and he was elevated from earth to sky. Thus, most suppressed became the most dominant. As said by Iqbal :

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i.e., Muslim is not bound of time, time is bound of Muslim. Confession of faith brought revolution in human minds and Salawt practically gathered the separated strengths of a man. The bower of fakes gods, now started to bow before one God, i.e. Allah. He set free from thousands of prostrates. Man came to know that he is a master piece of the Creator of the world, and that he possesses inumerable potentialities and possibilities which, if utilized, then man could become a super natural strength.

Zakat brought a revolt in human economics. This process made a beggar, rich. Zakat replaced rich by poor. Holy Prophet (Ü) motivated self respect and bashfulness in man which is unique phase in history. He said:

Prophet Muhammad (Ü) gave the lesson of self possession and elevated the status of poor nation that all the world became its beggar. Of course it is not the dignity of a Muslim to spread hands before others, he is the solve of Prophet Muhammad (Ü) whose grandeur is :

Pilgrimage revolutionised the life of Muslims. It disclosed the secret of collectiveness and internationalism. Pilgrimage gathered Muslims at one platform and showed them the signs of Allah�s beloved, and provoked a spark in hearts so that intrinsic power get strengthened and gain courage to go ahead. What are the fundamentals of Hajj : Candles of memories. It is necessary to remember the history to survive. Iqbal has well said:

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When a person performs the essentials of pilgrimage, he remebers many things ------- the arrival of Hadrat Ibrahim (� ) in the valley of Makka firstly; leaving Hadrat Isma�il (� ) and Hadrat Hajirah ( � ) alone, roaming of Hadrat Hajirah ( � ) in search of water, Hadrat Isma�il�s (� ) rubbing of heels and the gushing of water, Hadrat Ibrahim�s (� ) steps to present sacrifice of his beloved son in the name of Allah, Satan�s attempt to mischief and Hadrat Ibrahim�s (� ) throwing of stones, Hadrat Isma�il�s (� ) preparation to be slaughtered and father putting him down by forehead, the resounding of world by the echo of Allah�s Word and acceptance of scarifice, construction of K�abba by Hadrat Ibrahim (� ) and Hadrat Isma �il (� ), announcement of pilgrimage after the completion of K�abba, arrival of pilgrims from around the world, then raising of hands for prayer and made a "wish" of Prophet Muhammad (Ü). Allah. Allah! What is pilgrimage? History comes in view and each and every essential reflects the lustre of the beloved of Allah. While hearts feel intoxication and exhilaration to see the elevation and sublimation of those beloved.

Beside worship and devotion to almighty Allah the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Ü) gave lesson of dealings and behaviours. He told those secret lessons of wisdom and knowledge that the nation going towards destruction reached the highest pinnacles of glory.

He told enough about the etiquette and morals in an individual life, e.g. injunctions, prohibitions and self control. Because anguish of lust is the essence of every evil. Forgiveness, expectation of Allah�s mercy, hospitality and modesty, social contacts and establishing relations, visiting sick and condolence, association and convention, correspondence, feast and treat, entertainment and hospitality, eating, drinking, wearing, dressing, sleeping, awakening, walking, roaming, coming, going, breeding and training, etc. He collected the core of everything and take the whole life under his all-embracing Mercy.

To upraise the family and civil life, the Holy Prophet (Ü) issued following orders: Good behaviours with parents and relatives, prohibitions of crime, destroying culture and values, determination of punishments, morality, buying and selling, contracts and promises, matrimony and patrimony, obedience of promises, justice, will and birth, trust and self respect, fair earning, security of self and wealth, motivation of travelling and voyage, motivation of attaining and propagating knowledge, prudence and moderation, abstaining from absurdity like extravagency of wealth, wastage of time prohibition of drinking wine, gambling, suspicion, pride, taunting, back biting, false charging, stability of justice in human rights, condemnation of beggary etc. etc.

The political and social lessons delivered by Prophet Muhammad (Ü) are really of knowledge and wisdom. He said that don�t build large cities because evil get spread in big cities. He made kings and rulers of the states as obedient of Allah�s commandments, and limited their authorities, and control of the non important expenses and made them protector of national treasure. He advised to get prepared against enemy and to arrange ammunition. He strictly ordered not to kill civilians , old ones, children, women, worshiper during war, and not to destroy buildings, temples and crops. Thus he gave unparalleled war strategy. Today, the so-called advanced world don�t act upon these principles. Here, weak people are murdered, and their is no supporter of them! Holy Prophet (Ü) favors the feeble and forced the strong to give right to the weak. Society faces confusion and mismanagement when so-called superior tries to snatch the right of inferior through his power. But nobody stops him. Man is used to of bloodshed. Following announcements of the Holy Prophet (Ü) up raised the dignity of life. He said:

Then he absolved the blood-money of his own family payable by his enemy and made a unique example of forgiveness. Subsequently He stopped the blood shed among tribes which had been there for centuries, and ultimately fasten a knot of equity and love. Holy Prophet (Ü) not only prohibited the killing of Muslims but He also condemned the slaughtering of non- Muslims in custody of the Islamic state or who has agreement with Muslims.

Prophet Muhammad (Ü) Himself abstained from killing. Conquest of Makka is the glorious example of it: When victory was kissing the steps of the Holy Prophet (Ü), when He had domination over older enemies, when passions were provoking and every Muslim was anxious to take revenge, suddenly a voice echoed:

• don�t kill whoever surrenders.
• don�t kill who goes in his home or in the home of Abu Sufyan or goes in the mosque.
• don�t follow who runs away.
• don�t kill the wounded.

The sole object of his teaching is : Spiritual, perceptual and mental purification. Life becomes "life" when rust of heart clears. The ultimate profit of all efforts is the "purified self, "yes, it was wished by Ibrahim, and of course it is the saying of Allah. Purification makes a man--------- man turns into nation, and nations build the worlds. Man is nothing if he is not "man"---------- cities are disolated, but more horrible than disolated places. It is really hard to live in that place where honour and life is in danger.

Prophet Muhammad (Ü) didn�t established industries nor populated cities. What He flourished is: "heart ." With the thriving hearts He populated the worlds.

Prophet Muhammad (Ü) collected the human beings at one platform of Tawhid and Prophethood, and presented a central thought. It included rich, poor, black, white, �Arab, non-�Arab, etc. Communist learned the lesson of centralisation from Islam. But they gathered the whole world on poverty and humility. But, it is not the collection of people, instead it was the provoking of one group versus others. Prophet Muhammad (Ü) made rich the prop of the poor. But Communist made them opponents and there began a non stop war. Whereas Islam is not provoking instead enduring. The message of Islam is for the whole world and Prophet Muhammad (Ü) is "Divine Mercy." Richness and poverty is a relative quality. The poor of today could be the of tomorrow, and rich the rich of today could be the poor of tomorrow. Thus, the very base of Communism is shivering and is going to collapse and it really collapsed. But the follower of Tawhid is stable. That is why communism didn�t have that sort of impression which the wisdom of Holy Prophet (Ü) has. It is because Prophet Muhammad (Ü) had practical personage. Whatever He said, He acted upon it many times more than others. Therefore, people around the world took impression and travelled and still travelling towards Him with great attraction. Thomas Carlyle, after seeing the sacred personality and influential message of Prophet Muhammad (Ü), spontaneously exclaimed: