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Twelve Proofs that Muhammad is a True
Prophet
Shaykh `Abdul
Rahman `Abdul Khaliq
Originally published by
IANA
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).
</blockquote>
Twelve Proofs that Muhammad is a True
Prophet
Shaykh `Abdul
Rahman `Abdul Khaliq
Originally published by
IANA
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).
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