Surah Ar-Ra'd Verse 38

1861 All the Prophets of whom we have any detailed knowledge, except one, had wives and children. The exception is Jesus, the son of Mary. But his life was incomplete: his ministry barely lasted three years; his mission was limited; and he was not called upon to deal with the many-sided problems that arise in a highly organised society or State. We pay equal respect to him, because he was Allah's Messenger; but that is not to say that his Message covers the same universal ground as that of al Mustafa. There is no reproach foranormal human being if he lives a normal human life; there is glory if he beautifies it and sets a nobler example of virtue than other men, as did al Mustafa. 1862 No Prophet performed any miracle or showed forth any "Signs," except as Allah willed. Allah's will (Mash'ah) is an All-Wise, universal Plan, which is not formed for the benefit of one tribe or millah or of one age or country (see also next verse). The greatest Miracle in history was and is the Qur'an. We can apprehend its beauty and grandeur today as much as did the people of al Mustafa's day-even more, as our collective knowledge of nature and of Allah's creation has increased. 1863 Kitab: I have translated "a Book (revealed)"; but it can also mean "a Law decreed" or "a Decree established." Ultimately the meaning is the same; for each age, according to Allah's wisdom, His Message is renewed (Cf. 34:4).