Muhammad was correct?
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i don't really get your question, but if you mean how do we know if he was right about the quran and he didn't make it up we have evidence. firstly Muhammad pbuh was known in the preislamic days to be honest and even more so when he recieved revelations. no one but muhammad pbuh saw Gabriel when he was teaching him the Quran but muhammad was called al amiin (the trustworthy). and if he made up the quran it would not even exist today. but the quran is the truth. it has never been altered like many other books have been because Allah protected it from any alteration. and it is true otherwise if it wasn't then there wouldn't be as many followers as today nor would more embrace islam. Allah swt says in the quran that falsehood wil perish and can be distinguished from the truth. not exactly word for word here as i do not have the quran with me right now. but really look into the other religious books of other faiths and compare it with the quran and you'll find the answer. as for your question was muhammad correct- yes he was and he was the best of mankind. and he was sent as a mercy to mankind and to warn the people and to convey the message of his lord, my lord and your lord- Allah.
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salam alikom..check this;
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).
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).
Mohd Akbar
Junior Member
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we must make it clear that those who refuse to be guided to th true path will nevertheless still refuse to believe, despite the clear evidence and miracles of the Prophet(saas) and the Qur'an. Allah reveals that fact in the Qur'an:
They have sworn by Allah withh their most earnest oaths that if a sign comes to them they wil believe in it. Say:'The Signs are in Allah's control alone'.What will make you realise that even if a Sign did come, they would still not believe? (Surat al-An'am:109)
As those who do not believe, it makes no difference to them whether you warn them or do not warn them, they will not believe.Allah has sealed up their hearts and hearing and over their eyes is a blindfold.They will have a terrible punishment.(surat al-Baqara:6-7)
...They have hearts with which they do not understand.They have eyes with
they do notb see.They have ears with which they do not hear.Such people are like cattle.No,they are even further astray!They are the unaware.(Surat al-A'raf:179)
Even if We opened up to them a door into heaven, and they spent the day ascending through it, they would only say:''Our eyesight is bfuddled!Or rather we have been put under a spell!'' (Surat al-Hajr:14-15)
Peace be on you!
we must make it clear that those who refuse to be guided to th true path will nevertheless still refuse to believe, despite the clear evidence and miracles of the Prophet(saas) and the Qur'an. Allah reveals that fact in the Qur'an:
They have sworn by Allah withh their most earnest oaths that if a sign comes to them they wil believe in it. Say:'The Signs are in Allah's control alone'.What will make you realise that even if a Sign did come, they would still not believe? (Surat al-An'am:109)
As those who do not believe, it makes no difference to them whether you warn them or do not warn them, they will not believe.Allah has sealed up their hearts and hearing and over their eyes is a blindfold.They will have a terrible punishment.(surat al-Baqara:6-7)
...They have hearts with which they do not understand.They have eyes with
they do notb see.They have ears with which they do not hear.Such people are like cattle.No,they are even further astray!They are the unaware.(Surat al-A'raf:179)
Even if We opened up to them a door into heaven, and they spent the day ascending through it, they would only say:''Our eyesight is bfuddled!Or rather we have been put under a spell!'' (Surat al-Hajr:14-15)
abu'muhammad
Junior Member
In Surat An-Naml,
we read: “Lo! as for thee (Muhammad), thou verily receivest the Qur’an from the presence of One Wise, Aware.” (An-Naml: 6)
In another Surah, the Qur’an makes it clear that those doubters and disbelievers will find it difficult to claim that Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) wrote the Qur’an due to the fact Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, was unlettered.
In Surat Al-`Ankabut,
we read: “And thou (O Muhammad) wast not a reader of any scripture before it, nor didst thou write it with thy right hand, for then might those have doubted, who follow falsehood.” (Al-`Ankabut: 48)
Also, in the very beginning of Surat Fussilat,
Almighty Allah says: “Ha. Mim. A revelation from the Beneficent, the Merciful.” (Fussilat: 1-2)
Again in Surat Yunus, we read:
“And when Our clear revelations are recited unto them they who look not for the meeting with Us say: Bring a Lecture other than this, or change it. Say (O Muhammad): It is not for me to change it of my own accord. I only follow that which is inspired in me. Lo! If I disobey my Lord I fear the retribution of an awful Day.” (Yunus: 15)
it is interesting to note that no other religious scripture claims to be the direct words of Almighty Allah in to as clear and as often as the Qur’an. The Qur’an clearly says:
“Will they not then ponder on the Qur'an? If it had been from other than Allah they would have found therein much incongruity.” (An-Nisaa’: 82)
At the time the Qur’an was revealed, the Arabs recognized that the language of the Qur'an was unique and that it was distinctly different from the language normally used by the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). The Arabs of that time, by the way, were known for their beautiful poetry and Muhammad was known to be an illiterate man!
The Qur’an clearly says that Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was unable to read and write, so if this wasn't true, certainly his contemporaries would have protested and rejected him. However, there are no reports of this. Certainly there were people who rejected Muhammad’s message, just like other Prophets were rejected, but none for this reason. On the contrary, Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) had thousands of loyal followers and the results of their efforts made Islam spread from Spain to China in just over a century!
It is also interesting to note that even though the Qur’an is not poetry, the Arabs more or less gave up writing poetry after it was revealed. It could be said that the Qur'an is the piece of Arabic literature par excellence - and Muhammad’s contemporaries realized that they couldn't out do it.
Additionally, it is easy to prove that Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) did not possess a great deal of the knowledge which is expounded in the Qur’an: such as knowledge of historical events, previous prophets and natural phenomenon. The Qur’an says in several places that Muhammad and his people did not know these things- so, again, if this wasn't true, certainly his contemporaries would have rejected his claims. Suffice it to say that not only is the Qur’an the most memorized and well preserved scripture on earth, it is also unequaled in eloquence, spiritual impact, clarity of message and the purity of its truth.”
Finally, we do praise Almighty Allah, Who preserved His Book and fulfilled His promise to do this.
lillahil hamd
Well, the proof is in the message itself.
Quran that Muhammad
conveyed to people is impoosible to be from any other source than Allah, The Creator.There was never a man who feared Allah more than Muhammad He spent his entire life serving him, obeying him and surrendering his life to him. Muhammad spent his entire nights awake praying until the soles of his feet were sore out of fear and gratitude for Allah and he triumphed over his enemies as prophecied in the Quran.
Muhammad achieved the success that no other man has ever achieved throughout history. Imagine a normal man is tasked with trying to unify a fragmented tribal region in the name of Allah? If I told you right now that you have to go and do that than you would say its impossible. But if Allah told you that and you absolutely knew that Allah was on your side and believed 100% wholeheartedly that you would succeed than nothing could stop you. And that's The Messenger of Allah, Muhammad
He spent his entire life serving him, obeying him and surrendering his life to him. Muhammad spent his entire nights awake praying until the soles of his feet were sore out of fear and gratitude for Allah and he triumphed over his enemies as prophecied in the Quran. Muhammad achieved the success that no other man has ever achieved throughout history. Imagine a normal man is tasked with trying to unify a fragmented tribal region in the name of Allah? If I told you right now that you have to go and do that than you would say its impossible. But if Allah told you that and you absolutely knew that Allah was on your side and believed 100% wholeheartedly that you would succeed than nothing could stop you. And that's The Messenger of Allah, Muhammad
Boomerang
Junior Member
Perhaps this sister, is trying to decide whether to embrace Islam or not.
As an Islamic sister perhaps you should be practicing dawa?
Boomerang
Junior Member
Welcome to the forum.!
What a great question!!:lol: I am very new to Islam. Its been less than a mth since I took my shahada.
I would say, the only way you are going to be able to honestly answer that question, for yourself, is if you read the Quran. Regardless of anything else, it will either resonate in your heart as the truth or not. Only the word of God, could resonate in your heart, to have you submit to God.
You can be given all the evidence in the world that the word is from God, and that Muhammad, peace be upon him, was the messenger, who delivered it the right way, but it is only when you read it and see what it does in your heart, that you will know your answer.
May Allah guide you on your journey to seek the truth.
kylie
(p.s if you want to have a chat, just pm me)
AAminAA
Amatullah
:salam2:
The proof is Qur'an itself wich was not "vision" . It was the true .
Was there a witness to Angel ? My question regarding the answer is :" Was there a witness to Moses s.a.w.s., to Jesus s.a.w.s., to Davud s.a.w.s., ?"
Their words speak the true. They spoke what God Almighty ordered them to speak.
To help you out better i would like to know, who are you (catholic, christian ...) so that we can speak from the aspect of your religion to ?
ShahnazZ
Striving2BeAStranger
There's a big difference between practicing dawah with a non-muslim and dawah with an actual muslim. I was trying to figure out which category this person fits in, no harm in asking.