the texts contain details that reason cannot grasp in detail, knowing them only in general terms. There are other lines of argument as well.

Moreover, the leading authorities among these eminent scholars acknowledge that reason has no way of attaining certainty in most questions concerning divine matters. Since this is so, knowledge of these matters must be received from prophetic revelation just as it is conveyed. Believers know that Allah Most High sent Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, with guidance and the religion of truth, to make it prevail over all religion—and Allah is sufficient as a witness—and that he explained to people what he told them concerning belief in Allah and the Last Day.

Belief in Allah and the Last Day entails belief in the beginning and the return—that is, belief in creation and resurrection—as He joined the two in His saying, Most High:

“Among the people are those who say, ‘We believe in Allah and the Last Day,’ yet they are not believers.”

He also said, Most High:

“Your creation and resurrection are but like those of a single soul.”

And He said, Most High:

“He is the One who originates creation, then repeats it.”

Through His Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, Allah has explained matters concerning belief in Allah and the Last Day, thereby guiding His servants and making His intent clear.

Believers know that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, knows these matters better than anyone else, is more sincere in seeking the good of the community than anyone else, and is more eloquent in expression and explanation than anyone else. Indeed, he is the most knowledgeable of all creation concerning these matters, the most sincere in seeking the community’s good, and the most eloquent. Thus, perfect knowledge, ability, and will were united in him.

It is known that when a speaker or one who acts possesses perfect knowledge, ability, and will,