what are the Proofs that Muhammad was a true prophet?

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By Shaykh Abdul 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 tat 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 the Koran 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 belie him regarding anything that he said.

2. Muhammad (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) also foretold of everything that would occur 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 if he 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 is the 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 remembering Muhammad, 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 who believe in him.

Those who believe in Muhammad, sleep in the manner he slept; purify themselves (through ablution and 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 fully adhered 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 garments that 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 blessings and 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 such love, 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 been followed 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 or because 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 following this 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 about Allah 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 the creation; 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 other contracts that are necessary to uphold life and civilization on earth.

11. It is impossible that any person conceive wisdom,, morals, good manners, nobleness of characters as 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 toward one' 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 and perfection.

12. The legal and credal make-up of the religion that the Messenger, Muhammad, (may Allah's blessings 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).

Answer 1

A man named Jesus came to this world and in His life and death fulfilled some 300 prophecies from "the Book." He prophesied the fall of Jerusalem and even in non-Biblical accounts, is the most historically verifiable biography of ancient times. He laid down His life that you might have eternal life, rose from the grave and ascended into Heaven and will return to judge the living and the dead. Then this guy Muhammad comes along and says it's been corrupted and he, only he, has the real story. In his wake (Muhammad's), we have allegiance coerced on pain of death and a brutality that makes the Inquisitioners seem civilized by comparison. I have known Muslims who have declined Christianity because their families would repudiate them if they accepted it. They told me that in their home countries that they could wind up dead for leaving Islam. But the real proof is spiritual enlightenment, and that is the gift of God to whosoever will receive it. But first you have to lay aside preconceptions. Even people who were raised Christian must come to a point where they accept God on their own and not trust in tradition or upbringing to be enough. It's a one on one relationship, and Islam denies you the right to pursue that possibility. Jesus Christ died for your sins. That revelation came way before Muhammad, so why not get that settled first before moving past it? If Muhammad's Allah is the real deal, surely he won't mind you doing a little searching?

Answer 2

illiterate, unable to read or write - others wrote for him
as if he witnessed them - where is the proof, did he not hear the stories from early Christians his brother-in-law was Christian too
evidences of his miracles-mohammed himself told he can do no signs.
nobleness of characters as what this honorable Prophet - what is noble about beheading Jews and taking a 9 year old girl for his wife
It is impossible for the human mind alone to grasp all of that teaching or come with a similar teaching.- teachings he got from Greek and Assyrian scholars
but that it was rather a teaching and inspiration that he received -received from - people of that time

Don't you think if God sends a Prophet he will confirm the prophets and scripture before him?

Answer 3

Stop trying to convert some to Islam. You don't see me posting stuff about why I and others might believe Jesus is the prophet but whatever. Oh and your "question" is too freakin long no one is going to read the whole entire thing. I read a paragraph and got too tired to read the rest. Next time summarize your "question"

Answer 4

There is no proof because he was not a prophet. The christians and Jews didn't believe him, cause guess what? He wasn't a prophet! He was a wanna be prophet. You're right that he couldn't read or write, luckily, he was rich and had someone do it for him. Have you noticed how when the christians and jews rejected him, he changed his tune from acceptance to killing all infidels? Kinda like an angry child. Prophet? No.

Answer 5

since you preanswered your own question, I shall comment. 1. If you make your own standard for a Prophet, there is no proof. A true Prophet makes not one mistake, or he is supposed to be stoned to death. 2. I don't dissent your right to believe as you wish, neither does Almighty God, however Hopefully you will step out side of your self, and re-read your 12 proofs and ask your self how true they actually sound. They may appear little more than 12 Delusions that exist to blind your mind to the Truth of Jesus Christ. . the Infidel Smurf , though brunt, exposes the nature, character, and fruit of such beliefs With Muhammed/Allah ..there is no Love, respect of human life, compassion, dignity to women, reconciliation to the Creator of heaven and Earth, only desired blood shed to all who will not listen to your teachings, and total misrepresentation of Jesus the Christ.. Instead, you have honor killings, beheadings of those who disagree with you, cries in the streets to kill infidels, (I saw the massive protesters and their signs in the UK to kill all who would not bow to Allah).Force the subjugation of women to be as uneducated slaves, contribute nothing to the peace of the world, nor contribute to scientific or medical achievements that save human life. You talk about prophet Jesus, but do nothing to follow His teachings. History is well documented, including the followers of Allah who flew planes into the Twin Towers and the Pentegon in the USA. Your followers make mockery of life by teaching your children how to behead, using American cartoon characters to teach such violence to your young . Hopefully you will reconsider your thoughts, beliefs and understand: We shall all stand before God to give an account of our lives. There is only one True Prophet, one True Messiah, One True representative of Almighty God, He who is the Way, The Truth and the Life to those who accept Him ....and that Jesus Christ, God Incarnate who came to the world that the world through Him might have Eternal Life. The invitation is open to all who will come to Him in faith. including you. When you breathe your last breath, you will stand before Holy God, just as I. Who will be your King....Jesus or the false One you call Allah who is not God at all. ? You wish me death.........I wish you Life...Life in Jesus Christ.

Answer 6

May Allah bless thee, brother. There was a book by Imam Al-Tufi Al-Hanbali, where he debated with a Christian cleric regarding the prophethood of our great Nabi (SAWS). Al-Tufi gave ample evidence regarding the authenticity of his prophethood.

For those who do not wish to believe that Muhammad (SAWS) was a true prophet, let me tell you that by doing so, you're claiming that the greatest person on earth was not a prophet! Your scholars agreed upon the fact that Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) was the greatest person in all history; even greater than Jesus and Moses; truly he was.

May Allah guide us all to the correct path, Ameen.

Answer 7

Dear brotherhood of Islam
Do not get angry with the comments of the non-muslim.
They do not know and see the truth in Islam.
May Allah show them the light of truth and forgive them.
Amin.

Answer 8

Wow, that is wonderful proof!

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Not proof that "Muhammad was a true prophet." In that respect, your "proofs" are all complete nonsense.

What you have written is still wonderful proof though: Proof that people will believe anything they want, no matter how little truth there is to it.

Answer 9

Amazing that christians treat this almost as badly as they treat atheists... Anyway I'm marking this to respond to it later via edits.

Answer 10

And yet you cannot cite me ONE prophecy out of the Qu'ran that has been fulfilled. I can give you hundreds!