Question for Muslims

[lifutushi]

Walaykummusalaam...


Syukran jaziilan ya ukhti...

[Muslimah]

any time

[hefny]

I see - (no need to be sorry, the post was very informative!)
I see that Allah alone is to be worshipped, with no associate or partner. But it seems that Mohamed (PBUH) is viewed as an associate of Allah and held to very high regard. Where Christians hold Jesus as high, it seems Mulsims do the same for Mohamed.


I appologize for my assumptions...I know very little of Islam and only seek to learn.


Thank you very much for taking your time to help me learn, I appreciate it greatly!

Twelve Proofs that Muhammad is a True Prophet


Shaykh `Abdul Rahman `Abdul Khaliq


Originally published by IANA


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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).

[lifutushi]

Sallalaahu Alaa Muhammad


Sallalaahu Alahi Wassalaam

[joshua72]

sallam alaikum,


Thank you very much for the info on Muhammed (pbuh)


Not knowing very much about Muhammed (pbuh), I do have a question:


If he was illiterate and could not read nor write - how did he write the Quran???


I just do not understand how a man who could not read or write could write anything, let alone a book - especialy one so great no others could match it.


I know it was by the will of Allah - but could someone please explain this a little more??


Thanks!

[radiyah]

Alsalam 'alaykom

Not knowing very much about Muhammed (pbuh), I do have a question:
If he was illiterate and could not read nor write - how did he write the Quran???


I just do not understand how a man who could not read or write could write anything, let alone a book - especialy one so great no others could match it.


I know it was by the will of Allah - but could someone please explain this a little more??


Thanks!

Okay Josh, he was illeterate, he could not read or write, verses of Quran were revealed to him by Angel Gabriel(pbuh), then the prophet memorized it in his heart, he had a very strong memory, and Allah Almighty gave him power to memorize and preserve the quran in his heart. When it first was revealed to him, he used to read after gabriel quickly afraid he will lose a word or forget , then Allah Almighty revealed to him not to, because he will secure it in his heart :


Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Raheem


32. And those who disbelieve say: "Why is not the Qur'ân revealed to him all at once?" Thus (it is sent down in parts), that We may strengthen your heart thereby. And We have revealed it to you gradually, in stages. (It was revealed to the Prophet in 23 years.).
25, Al-Furqan


113. And thus We have sent it down as a Qur'ân in Arabic, and have explained therein in detail the warnings, in order that they may fear Allâh, or that it may cause them to have a lesson from it (or to have the honour for believing and acting on its teachings).



114. Then High above all be Allâh, the True King. And be not in haste (O Muhammad ) with the Qur'ân before its revelation is completed to you, and say: "My Lord! Increase me in knowledge." 20, Taha


16. Move not your tongue concerning (the Qur'ân, O Muhammad ) to make haste therewith.



17. It is for Us to collect it and to give you (O Muhammad ) the ability to recite it (the Qur'ân),


18. And when We have recited it to you [O Muhammad through Jibrael (Gabriel)], then follow you its (the Qur'ân's) recital.


19. Then it is for Us (Allâh) to make it clear to you, 75, Al-Qiyama


So as u see the first phase was that the prophet should memorize it. Then there were sahabas who memorized it as well like Ibn Masud, Abu Bakr, Musab bin Umair Ubay Ibn Ka'ab(may Allah be pleased with them) and others.


Then to write it down on paper, it was done by sahabas who were literate or others later who were taught to read and write , they used to write it on different kind of materials even on bones. Then when many sahabas died, those who memorized the Quran died in battles, so Abu bakr( may Allah be pleased with him), ordered the sahabas to gather the written sheets. And also when Islam was expanding and many embraced Islam, those who learned arabic from other nations spoke arabic poorley so in order to preserve the Quran Othman Ibn Aafan( may Allah be pleased with him) ordered to collect the Quran in one book. To learn more about this go to this site and u will find full history of how it was preserved in brief.


http://www.uh.edu/campus/msa/qurhad/excel/uloom3.html


I hope this answered your Question Josh, may Allah be your guidance to the truth.


wasalam 'alaykom

[joshua72]

salam alaikum,


thank you/jazekallah khair for answering - I will read over the link you provided when I am less tired


Another curiousity I have is this:


In the Quran, Allah says that each nation is sent a messenger.


What about the inhabitants of early France, that were painting animals on cave walls, long before the Greeks or the Romans. And the Etruscans, and the Mesopotamians.


From cave men to those who built stonehenge - why did they not recieve a messenger? they knew no religion - especialy that of Allah.


If Adam was the first man, and knew of Allah, why did we not hear about Allah and his religion until the Gospel, Torah, and Quran? Man has existed long before the first of these were ever recorded.


Why the gap? Why is there no mention of Allah until thousands of years after the first humans?


Why would Allah let hundreds of generations live godlessly, as heathens, never knowing his promise?

[humanitylover]

Hello Dear Jashua,


I am from Yemen.


Experience is the best answer to your request. If you want are Muslims hostile, aggressive and terrorists or they are sociable, peaceful. Please come to Yemen for a week or more and you will know the answer. Don't believe the Media that for political reasons try to deviate you from the truth. You can come under my own invitation through the Yemeni Embassy if you to be sure of being safe.


That is a practical answer...

[lifutushi]

salaam alaykum...


dear bro. joshua (may god bless you)...


Actually, Allah did sent his messengers to all nation, but none of the teachings of these messengers are preserved, except Muhammad(pbuh). if you take it by logic, the Book given to Jesus(pbuh) which is the closest messenger to Muhammad(pbuh)'s time is not preserved in its original language itself, with lots of different versions. If some thing like that can happen to the message brought by Jesus(pbuh), we simply can understand what had happen to those messages brought by the messengers before him. plus, those messengers didn't receive the Book as David(pbuh), Moses(pbuh), Jesus(pbuh) and Muhammad(pbuh) did.


it is a matter of time the messages being distorted into something else. if Allah want to preserve the messages He revealed to every messenger, Adam(pbuh) alone is all it takes to give mankind the message of Islam.


researchers said that caveman didn't have religion because they didn't find the prooves that the caveman believe in god. but what kind of proof we're expecting from them? a book with religious teaching written in it? or a laser disc recording the religious details? their way of communication and sending information was not the same as us today, we cannot judge them by comparing to out time.


Wallahu'alam...

[Muslimah]

Salam all


Humanitylover I guess Joshua's question has nothing to do with Muslims being accused. But your offer is really very touching i wonder if Joshua will take it.


Joshua regarding MOhamed (sallah Allah a`alyhee wa sallam) I know Radiyah Mash a Alah gave a complete answer however u know meee like to be involved.


Just scroll back to some of the earlier posts, u will find in one that people accused Mohamed ((sallah Allah a`alyhee wa sallam) of composing the Quran and I gave u a reply for this. Well again the Quran is not composed by any human, not with the will of Allah, it is revealed to Mohamed from Allah Sobhanhu wa ta`ala thru the angle as Radiyah said. Again Quran is not a human composition. If u remember we said if Mohamed composed it, it would never contain admonition to Mohamed, or would not contain a Surat about Abu Lahab confirming that he is destined to hell, how would Mohamed know this??? and more right Joshua? Hope the point is clear now


Just refer back to earlier posts on this thread.


Regarding early men Joshua, well there are numerous Prophets and Messengers that are not know to us as Allah say in Quran "4:164


ورسلا قد قصصناهم عليك من قبل ورسلا لم نقصصهم عليك وكلم الله موسى تكليما


And Messengers We have mentioned to you before, and Messengers We have not mentioned to you, - and to Moosa (Moses) Allah spoke directly."


as u see Allah is telling Mohamed that Quran includes stories of Messengers while there are others who Allah Did not mention. So now to make it short and simple, starting from Adam, Allah sent Messengers to people telling them about Allah the One, as we also said on an earlier post, they deviated, Allah again sent more and so on. And there are more books besides Torah, Gospel and Quran, there are Suhuf Ibraheem:


"4:163


إنا أوحينا إليك كما أوحينا إلى نوح والنبيين من بعده وأوحينا إلى إبراهيم وإسماعيل وإسحاق ويعقوب والأسباط وعيسى وأيوب ويونس وهارون وسليمان وآتينا داوود زبورا


Verily, We have inspired you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) as We inspired Nooh (Noah) and the Prophets after him; We (also) inspired Ibraaheem (Abraham), Ismaa'il (Ishmael), Ishaaque (Isaac), Ya'qoob (Jacob), and Al Asbaat [the twelve sons of Ya'qoob (Jacob)], 'Iesa (Jesus), Ayub (Job), Yoonus (Jonah), Haaroon (Aaron), and Sulaimaan (Solomon), and to Dawood (David) We gave the Zaboor <b>(Psalms).</b>"


Can u see, so Allah Did not leave any nation without knowledge. Yet there still nations whose destiney is known only to Allah, in terms how He is going to judge them..


Hope things are clearer now