Muhammad the Greatestby Ahmad Deedatpage 53 2. The diocese, the mission of Jesus (pbuh), or "the works which God had given him to accomplish," was limited to the Lost sheep of the House of Israel (Matthew 15:24), whereas the mission of Muhammad (pbuh) was universal. He had been told - And we have sent thee not (O Muhammad), but as a Mercy unto (all) the worlds. Holy Quran 21:107In keeping with his grand commission, Muhammad (pbuh) consistently delivered his Message to one and all who would hear, irrespective of race, class or creed, He welcomed them all in the religion of God, without any discrimination. He had no thought of dividing the creatures of God into "dogs and pigs" (Matthew 7:6) or into "sheep and goats" (Matthew 25:32). He was the Messenger of the One True God, who was sent as a Mercy unto all mankind, nay, unto the whole universe (H.Q. 21:107 above). And, he never forgot this mission even right up to his dying day. Towards the end of his earthly sojourn, when he could look back to a hectic and
dangerous past, now crowned with success; he now feels that he could sit back and enjoy
the fruits of his toil; he dreams of a life free from turmoil and full of satisfaction and
relaxation. Not for him! There is no time to rest or relax. There is
work still to be done. God Almighty reminds him - -
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