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12 Proofs that Muhammad
12 Proofs that Muhammad (Peace be upon him )
was a True Prophet
An Article written by Shaikh Abdur Rahman Abdul Khaliq
My brothers and sisters
everywhere! With this essay, I am not singling out the adherents of Islam - to
which I ascribe - but rather I am writing this essay to every man and woman
throughout the whole world.
I ask Allah that He facilitates that this essay reaches every ear, falls under
the sight of every eye, and is understood by every heart... Muhammad the son of
`Abdullah is Allah's Prophet and the Final Messenger Sent by Allah to the
Inhabitants of Earth. My brothers and sisters everywhere! You should know that
the Messenger, Muhammad the son of`Abdullah (may Allah's blessings and peace be
upon him) is Allah's Messenger in reality and truth. The evidences that show his
veracity are abundant. None but an infidel, who out of arrogance alone, could
deny these signs.
Among these proofs:
1. Muhammad
(may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) was raised illiterate, unable to
read or write, and remained like that till his death. Among all his people, he
was known as being truthful and trustworthy. Before receiving revelation, he had
no prior knowledge of Religion or any previously sent Message. He remained like
that for his first forty years. Revelation then came to Muhammad with theKoran
that we now have between our hands. This Koran mentioned most of the accounts
found in the previous scriptures, telling us about these events in the greatest
detail as if he witnessed them. These accounts came precisely as they were found
in the Torah sent down to Moses and in the Gospel sent down to Jesus. Neither
the Jews or Christians were able to believe him regarding anything that he said.
2. Muhammad
(may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) also foretold of everything that
wouldoccur to him and his community after him, pertaining to victory, the
removal of the tyrannical kingdoms of Chosroes [the royal title for the
Zoroastrian kings of Persia] and Caesar, and the establishment of the religion
of Islam throughout the earth. These events occurred exactly as Muhammad
foretold, as ifhe was reading the future from an open book.
3. Muhammad
(may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) also brought an Arabic Koran that
isthe peak of eloquence and clarity. The Koran challenged those eloquent and
fluent Arabs of his time, who initially belied him, to bring forth a single
chapter like the Koran. The eloquent Arabs of his day were unable to contest
this Koran.Indeed, till our day, none has ever dared to claim that he has been
able to compose words that equal-or even approach-the order, grace, beauty, and
splendor of this Glorious Koran.
4. The life history of this Noble Prophet was
a perfect example of being upright, merciful,compassionate, truthful, brave,
generous, distant from all evil character, and ascetic in all worldly matters,
while striving solely for the reward of the Hereafter. Moreover, in all his
actions and dealings, he was ever mindful and fearful of Allah.
5. Allah instilled great love for Muhammad (may
Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) in the hearts of all who believed in
and met him. This love reached such a degree that any of his companions would
willingly sacrifice his (or her) self, mother or father for him. Till today,
those who believe in Muhammad honor and love him. Anyone of those who believe in
him would ransom his own family and wealth to see him, even if but once.
6. All of history has not preserved the
biography of any person in the manner it has preserved the life of Muhammad, who
is the most influential human in history. Nor has the entire earth known of
anyone whom every morning and evening, and many times thereafter throughout the
day, is thought of by those who believe in him. Upon rememberingMuhammad, the
believers in him will greet him and ask Allah to bless him. They do such with
full hearts and true love for him.
7. Nor has there every been a man on earth
whom is still followed in all his doings by those whobelieve in him. Those who
believe in Muhammad, sleep in the manner he slept; purify themselves (through
ablutionand ritual washing) in the manner he purified himself; and adhere to his
practice in the way they eat, drink, and clothe themselves.
Indeed in all aspects of their lives, the believers in Muhammad adhere to the
teachings he spread among them and the path that he traveled upon during his
life.
During every generation, from his day till our time, the believers in this Noble
prophet have fullyadhered to his teachings. With some, this has reached the
degree that they desire to follow and adhere to the Prophet's way in his
personal matters regarding which Allah has not sought of them to adhere to in
worship. For example, some will only eat those specific foods or only wear those
specific garmentsthat the Messenger liked.
Let alone all that, all those who believe in Muhammad repeat those praises of
Allah, special prayers,and invocations that he would say during each of his
actions during day and night, like: what he would say when he greeted people,
upon entering and leaving the house, entering and leaving the mosque, entering
and leaving the bathroom, going to sleep and awaking from sleep, observing the
new crescent, observing the new fruit on trees, eating, drinking, dressing,
riding, traveling and returning from travel, etc. Let alone all that, all those
who believe in Muhammad fully perform-even to the minute detail-every act of
worship-like prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage-as this Noble Messenger (may
Allah's blessingsand peace be upon him) taught and as he himself performed.All
of this allows those who believe in him, to live their lives in all aspects with
this Noble Messenger as their example, as if he was standing before them, for
them to follow in all their doings.
8. There has never been nor will there ever
be a man anywhere upon this earth who has received suchlove, respect, honor, and
obedience in all matters-small and large alike-as has this Noble Prophet.
9. Since his day, in every region of the
earth and during every period, this Noble Prophet has beenfollowed by
individuals from all races, colors and peoples. Many of those who followed him
were previously Christians, Jews, pagans, idolaters, or without any religion.
Among those who chose to follow him, were those who were known for their sound
judgment, wisdom, reflection, and foresight. They chose to follow this Noble
Prophet after they witnessed the signs of his truthfulness and the evidences of
his miracles. They did not choose to follow Muhammad out of compulsion or
coercion orbecause they had adopted the ways of their fathers and mothers.Indeed
many of the followers of this Prophet (may Allah's blessings peace be upon him),
chose to follow him during the time when Islam was weak, when there were few
Muslims, and when there was severe persecution of his followers on earth. Most
people who have followed this Prophet (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon
him) have done so not to acquire some material benefits. Indeed many of his
followers have suffered the greatest forms of harm and persecution as a result
of followingthis Prophet. Despite all this harm and persecution, this did not
turn them back from his religion. My brethren! All of this clearly indicates to
anyone possessing any sense, that this Prophet was truly and really Allah's
messenger and that he was not just a man who claimed prophethood or spoke
aboutAllah without knowledge.
10. With all this, Muhammad came with a great
religion in its credal and legal make-up. Muhammad described Allah with
qualities of complete perfection, and at the same time in a manner that is free
of ascribing to Him any imperfection. Neither the philosophers or the wise could
ever describe Allah like such. Indeed it is impossible to imagine that any human
mind could conceive of an existing being that possesses such complete ability,
knowledge, and greatness; Who has subdued thecreation; Who has encompassed
everything in the universe, small or large; and Who possesses such perfect mercy.Nor
is it in the ability of any human being to place a perfect law based upon
justice, equality, mercy and objectivity for all human activity on earth like
the laws that Muhammad brought for all spheres of human activity - like buying
and selling, marriage and divorce, renting, testimony, custody, and all
othercontracts that are necessary to uphold life and civilization on earth.
11. It is impossible that any person conceive
wisdom, morals, good manners, nobleness of charactersas what this honorable
Prophet (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) brought. In a full and
complete manner, Muhammad spread a teaching regarding character and manners
towardone' parents, relatives, fiends, family, humanity, animals, plants and
inanimate objects. It is impossible for the human mind alone to grasp all of
that teaching or come with a similar teaching. All of that unequivocally
indicates that this Messenger did not bring an) of this religion from his own
accord, but that it was rather a teaching and inspiration that he received from
the One Who created the earth and the high heavens above and created this
universe in its miraculous architecture andperfection.
12. The legal and credal make-up of the
religion that the Messenger, Muhammad, (may Allah'sblessings and peace be upon
him) brought resembles the engineering of the heavens and the earth. All of that
indicates that He who created the heavens and the earth is the One Who sent down
this great law and upright religion. The degree of inimitability of the Divine
law that was sent down upon Muhammad is to the same degree of inimitability of
the Divine creation of the heavens and earth. For just as humanity cannot create
this universe, in the same manner humanity cannot bring forth a law like Allah's
law that He sent down upon His servant and messenger Muhammad (may Allah's
blessings and peace be upon him).
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