studying the prophet’s methods of interaction with his opponents is a need nowadays. through these procedures, we can be aware of the best ways to penetrate into others hearts and introduce religious ideas (instructions). on the other hand, we can consider ahle- ketab including jews, christians and some other religious groups like sabe’in and magus and pagans including idol and star worshipers,...

The question has always been raised throughout history whether human beings need to follow the prophets or divine revelation to achieve salvation. There will be no need, as some believe, to follow divine teachings once human beings reach intellectual maturity; however, others insist on the permanent need for Guidance from God due to inadequacy of human reason. In the third or fourth century AH,...