Question for Muslims

[Dan]

Bismillah

As salam alaikum

Basically, Muhammad's example is how to APPLY the Qur'an which is what Christianity lacks. The majority of laws and rituals are thought up by man. They are attempted to be based in the Bible but Islam's rituals are the exact way that Muhammad was commanded to worship by Allah. So by following this example, we are worshipping exactly in the manner that pleases Allah. Also by following the example of the Prophet, we can turn everyday activities into acts of worship like eating, drinking, entering our homes, dressing, bathing, the list is almost endless. Insha'Allah that helps a little?

Before I converted, I believed in the Qur'an as Allah's Words and I believed that he Alone was to be worshipped. I just did not know who Muhammad was as a man. So I wanted to learn more about him first. I read a quite good book, "The Life of Muhammad" by Haykal. This book told of all the hardships that he went through and how great of a character he had. It made me admire him which is what muslims do, nothing more.

One thing that I noted in the Qur'an that I read (translated by A. Yusuf Ali) is that it mentioned Moses and Jesus much more than Muhammad. It struck me as interesting that if Muhammad was making up this religion, why would he talk so foundly and extol the works of leaders from "contending" religions?

My thought process is done, I think? Insha'Allah I have been of some help. If not, let me know and I will try to clarify. I am also very pleased that you ARE asking questions. It shows your dedication to this spiritual and lifelong pursuit. It shows that this is not just some passing phase. May Allah Guide you and all of us to the Straight Path.

As salam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu