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286 Essence of Islam-1 obedient and sincere like the righteous so that by God's will he might arrive at his object. If even now anyone turns away he becomes witness to his own lack of faith. [Brāhīn-e-Ahmadiyya, Rūķānī Khazā'in, Vol. 1 pp. 266-275, footnote 11] Holy Prophets and the Holy Word of God The Holy Qur'an emphatically affirms that it is the Word of God and that our lord and master, Muhammad [peace and blessings of Allah be on him] is His true Prophet and Messenger, on whom that Holy Word has descended. This claim is clearly set forth in the following verses: (Al-e-'Imran, 1, 2) المه الله لا إلهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُه نَزَّلَ عَلَيْكَ الْكِتَبَ بِالْحَقِّ 169 Allāh is He beside Whom there is none worthy of wor- ship. All life and sustenance is from Him. He has sent down to thee this Book in accordance with truth and the requirements of truth. Again: يَأَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَاءَكُمُ الرَّسُولُ بِالْحَقِّ 170 (Part Number: 5, Sūrah al-Nisa') O mankind, the Messenger has indeed come to you with Truth and with the requirements of truth. Again: و بِالْحَقِّ أَنْزَلْتُهُ وَ بِالْحَقِّ نَزَلَ 171 (Part Number: 15) We have revealed this Discourse to you in accordance with the requirements of truth and with truth has it de- scended. 169 Al-e-'Imran, 3:2-4 [Publisher] 170 al-Nisa', 4:171 [Publisher] 171 Bani Isrā'īl, 17:106 [Publisher]