The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 301
The Holy Prophetsa (Sūrah, al-Nahl, Part Number: 14) 301 We call attention to the fact that the three elements that we had mentioned which lead to the conclusion that the Holy Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be on him] was a true guide, are mentioned in an excellent manner in these verses. First the hearts of the misguided ones, who had been caught in error over centuries are likened to a dry and dead land, and the Divine word is described as the rain which comes from heaven, and an indication is given of the eternal law that in case of drought Divine mercy always rescues mankind from destruction. It is indicated that this law of nature is not confined to mate- rial water, but that spiritual water also certainly descends at a time of hardship, that is to say, when mis- guidance becomes general. In such circumstances, Divine mercy comes into play for certain to overcome the calamity that affects the hearts. Then these verses point to the second element that the whole earth had been corrupted before the advent of the Holy Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be on him] and finally a reference is made to the fact that those spiritually dead had been revived through this Holy Word of God. The conclusion is that this is a sign of the truth of this Book and seekers after truth are invited to conclude that the Holy Qur'an is the Book of God. As this argument establishes the truth of the Holy Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be on him] it also establishes his superiority over the other Prophets, inas- much as the Holy Prophet [peace and blessings of Allāh 16:64-66 [Publisher]