Surah Al-A'raaf
Chapter 7 · Verse 158 · Revealed in Makkah
“Say, [O Muhammad], "O mankind, indeed I am the Messenger of Allah to you all, [from Him] to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. There is no deity except Him; He gives life and causes death." So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered prophet, who believes in Allah and His words, and follow him that you may be guided.”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Muhammad's ﷺ Message is Universal
Allah says to His Prophet and Messenger Muhammad ,
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Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
This verse speaks of one of the basic aspects of the prophethood which is among the fundamental tenets of Islam. That is, the Holy Prophet ﷺ has been sent as His Messenger to the entire mankind and to the jinn (genies) coming into being upto the day of judgment.
This verse has commanded the Holy Prophet ﷺ to make general declaration that he has been sent to all the people of the world, and that his prophethood was not limited to a particular people and place as was the case with the early prophets who came to a particular people and place and for a limited period of time.
What does this verse bring up for you today?