صفحة جديدة 1
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).
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).
