meant: he was to marry a new wife, for this one was not suitable for the creation of the progeny that God had in mind. So he divorced that wife and married someone else. After a period of time Abraham made

the Arabian capital. Yet he did not seek immediate implementation of Islamic laws in the House of God in Makkah; whatever was to be done, he did gradually. Islamic rule had been established in the holy

need arose. Sometimes it took the form of forgiveness, sometimes supreme courage, sometimes trust in God. Sometimes his success was due to farsightedness. Sometimes he showed how one who

contributing to his being “a mercy for all nations.”3 Historically, the position of Muhammad as a Prophet of God cannot be questioned; that is the nature of his position of praise and glory in this world. On the

close this chapter by relating a story, which clearly portrays the difference between the work of God and that of man. It is taken from Sheikh Tantawi’s commentary of the Quran: “On 13 June 1932,” Tantawi

said, ‘I think, therefore, I exist.’ Following this dictum, I would say, ‘I exist, therefore, God also exists.’ Because when there is a creation, a Creator is also bound to exist. Modern science tells

the hour to produce conditions, on a universal scale, conducive to the dissemination of the word of God. It is necessary to bring into play the ideological power of Islam in order that dawah work may be

non-Muslim nations will become supporters of Islam. (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 20454) This is the plan of God Himself. A plan was initiated through Prophet Abraham, which can be called desert-based planning. Through

mujahids were based on nothing but wishful thinking. On the other hand, whatever I had, with the grace of God, written in

favourable, it culminates in what is termed the Islamic State. This process is mentioned in the Quran: God has promised to those of you who believe and do good works that He shall make them masters in the land