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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