Almosteveryone on the earth today is discussing Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings
be upon him. People want to know, "Who was he exactly?" "What
did he teach?" "Why was he loved so much by others?" Howcan we discover the truth and be totally honest in our judgment? Wewill begin with the very simple historical evidences, yet all have been
preserved in original form throughout the centuries by both Muslims and
non-Muslims. Muhammadibn (son of) Abdullah ibn (son of) Abdul Mutalib, was born in the year 570 C.E.
(Christian Era) in Makkah, Felix Arabia (today: Saudi
Arabia) and he died in 633 C.E. in Yathrib (today: Madinah, Saudi
Arabia). A. Hisnames: When he was born, his grandfather, Abdul Mutalib, gave him the name
Muhammad. And it means "praised one" or "praising one." He
was later called "As-Saddiq" (the Truthful) by all of those who knew
of his truthful and honest nature. He always said only the truth. He was also
called "Al-Amin" (the Trustworthy) due to his integrity and always
upholding any trust given to him. When the tribes were battling against each
other, both sides would entrust him with their possessions during the fighting,
even if it might be against some of his own tribesmen, because they knew he
would always uphold any trust given to him. All of his names indicated the very
nature of a man who was praised for his honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.
He was also well known for advocating the reconciliation of kinship and
relationships. He ordered his followers to always honor the "ties of the
wombs" (siblings and other close relatives). Thisfits right in with the prophecy mentioned in the Bible in the Book of John in
chapters 14 and 16, as the coming of a prophet known as the "Spirit of
Truth" or "Comforter" or "Advocate." B.Born as a descendent of Abraham, peace and blessings be upon him, through his
first born son, Ishmael (Ismail in Arabic), peace and blessings be upon him, to
the noble tribe of the Quraish who were the leaders of Makkah in those days.
Muhammad's blood line traces directly back to Abraham, peace and blessings be
upon him. Thiscould certainly point to fulfillment of Old Testament (Torah) prophecies in
Deuteronomy (chapter 18:15) of a prophet, like unto Moses from "their
brethren." C. Hekept the Commandments of Almighty God, just as his great grandfathers and
prophets of old had done in the past (peace be upon them). Here is a statement
from Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, while the Quran was being
revealed to him by the angel Gabriel; "Come,I will recite what your Lord has prohibited you from: Join not anything in
worship with Him; be good and dutiful to your PARENTS; do not kill your
children because of poverty - (Allah) provide sustenance for you and for them;
do not come near to Al-Fawahish (shameful sins, illegal sexual intercourse,
etc.) whether committed openly or secretly, and kill not anyone whom Allah has
forbidden, except for a just cause. This He has commanded you that you may
understand." [HolyQuran 6:151] D.Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, lived in total commitment to his
Belief in One God, and as such, he worshipped God alone, without any other
"gods" beside Him. This is the very first commandment in the Old
Testament (Exodus chapter 20 and Deuteronomy, chapter 5) and in the New
Testament as well (Mark, chapter 12, verse 29). E.Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, ordered his followers to obey Allah
Almighty. He ordered following the Commandments as were revealed to him by the
angel Gabriel from Almighty Allah. Read below, one of many similar statements
from the Quran: Surely,Allah Commands absolute justice and steadfast commitment to performing your
duties to Almighty Allah, in total sincerity and giving help to relatives: and
He forbids evil, and disobedience and all that is prohibited by Allah (such as;
illegal sexual acts, disobedience of PARENTS, polytheism, to tell lies, to give
false witness, to kill a life without right, etc.), and (He Forbids) any evil
(i.e. all that is prohibited by God's Law, such as: polytheism of every kind,
disbelief and every kind of evil deeds, etc.), and all kinds of oppression, He
admonishes you, that you may take heed. [HolyQuran 16:90] F.Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, never fell into the common practice
of his tribesmen to worship statues, idols or man-made "gods." He
forbid his followers to ever engage in worship outside of the One True God
(Allah) of Adam, Abraham, Moses and all the prophets, peace be upon them all. Andthe people of the Scripture Jews and Christians did not differed amongst
themselves until after there came to them clear evidence. Andthey were commanded only to worship Allah, and worship none but Him Alone (no
gods beside God), and perform prayers and give charity: and that is the right
religion. [HolyQuran 98:4-5] Hedespised false worship to any man-made gods or images or anything in creation
as a god. He hated all of the complexities and degradation to which it leads. Thisis in direct obedience to the second commandment in the above mentioned verses,
"Thou shalt not make any graven images." H. Muhammad,peace and blessings be upon him, upheld the proper worship and ceremonies of
his grandfathers, Abraham and Ishmael, peace be upon them. Here is something
from the second chapter of the Quran. Read closely; "OurLord! And make us submissive unto You and of our offspring a nation submissive
unto You, and show us our Manasik (all the ceremonies of pilgrimage - Hajj and
'Umrah, etc.), and accept our repentance. Truly, You are the One Who accepts
repentance, the Most Merciful. "OurLord! Send amongst them a Messenger of their own (and indeed Allah answered by
sending Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him ), who shall recite unto them
Your Verses and instruct them in the Book (this Quran) and full knowledge of
(Allah's) Laws and jurisprudence, and sanctify them. Verily! You are the
All-Mighty, the All-Wise." Andwho turns away from the religion of Abraham (Monotheism) except him who fools
himself? Truly, (Allah) chose him in this world and verily, in the Hereafter he
will be among the righteous. Whenhis Lord said to him, "Submit ("Islam" means
"submission")!" He said, "I have submitted myself
("Muslim" means "one who submits") to the Lord of all that
exists." Andthis (submission to Allah) was ordered by Abraham upon his sons and by Jacob;
saying, "O my sons! Allah has chosen for you the (true) religion; then die
not except in the Faith of Submission (like those in true submission to God's
Will)." [HolyQuran 2:124-132] I.Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, performed these same ceremonies in
worship to what we find the prophets doing before him, bowing to toward the
ground and prostrating (falling on the face) while praying and worshipping. He
would face Jerusalem
for his devotionals and commanded his followers to do the same (until Allah
sent down the angel Gabriel with revelation to change the direction (Qiblah)
mentioned in Quran). J.Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advocated rights for all members of
the family and especially ties to the parents, both mother and father, also
rights for infant girls, orphaned girls and certainly for wives, as well. It isknown from the Quran, Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, ordered his
followers to be kind and respectful to their parents. They were told not to
even say, "Ooh" to them while caring for them in their old age. Read
from the Quran: Andyour Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to
your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say
not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms
of honor.[HolyQuran 17:23] K. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, was the defender of the orphans and even the newborn children. He
ordered the care of orphans and feeding of the poor as the means to enter
Paradise and if anyone held back the rights of those who were destitute, they
could forget about ever seeing Paradise. He
also forbade the killing of new born girls, as was a custom of ignorance
according to primitive Arab traditions. This is referred to in the Quran; when,
on the Day of Judgment those who practiced the evil deed of terminating the
life of their own infant daughters, will have it exposed, the Quran says: "And whenthe female (infant) buried alive (as the pagan Arabs used to do) is going to be
asked; about what sin could she (as an infant) have possibly committed."[Holy Quran 81:8] Those who spend their wealth (inAllah's Cause) by night and day, in secret and in public, they shall have their
reward with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.[Holy Quran 2:274] L. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, ordered men not to "inherit women against their will," and
not to marry them accept by mutual consent and never to touch their wealth or
inheritance in order to improve their own financial conditions. O you who believe! You are forbiddento inherit women against their will, and you should not treat them with
harshness, that you may take away part of the Mahr you have given them, unless
they commit open illegal sexual intercourse. And live with them honorably. If
you dislike them, it may be that you dislike a thing and Allah brings through
it a great deal of good.[Holy Quran 4:19] We also notice from this verse, Heforbid the common practice of wife-beating and abuse, (his own wife said he
never once hit her). He never once engaged in sex outsideof marriage, nor did he ever approve of it, even though it was very common at
the time. His only relationships with women were in legitimate, contractual
marriages with proper witnesses according to law. His relationship to Ayesha
was only that of marriage. He did not marry her the first time her father
offered her hand to him in marriage. He married her only after she reached the
age of puberty and could decide for herself. Their relationship is described in
every detail by Ayesha herself in the most loving and respectful manner as a
match truly made in heaven. Ayesha is considered as one of the highest scholars
of Islam and lived out her entire life only having been married to Muhammad,
peace and blessings be upon him. She never desired any other man, nor did she
ever utter a single negative statement against Muhammad, peace and blessings be
upon him. M. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, ordered men to "provide and protect" women, whether it was
their own mother, sister, wife or daughter or even those of others, whether
they were Muslims or not. "Men arethe protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has made one of them to
excel the other, and because they spend (to support the women) from their
means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient (to Allah and to
their husbands), and guard in the husband's absence what Allah orders them to
guard (e.g. their chastity, their husband's property, etc.).As to those women on whose part yousee ill?conduct,admonish them, refuse to share their beds, startle them (set forth a clear
example or parable for them, to make clear the point of what is going on before
divorcing them) so if they return to proper obedience (to Allah and their
husbands), do not annoy them any further. Surely, Allah is Ever Most High, Most
Great."[Holy Quran 4:34] N. Muhammad, peace and blessings be uponhim, prohibited killing of children for fear of poverty and also forbade
killing any innocent people. Say (O Muhammad peace and blessings beupon him): "Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited you from:
Join not anything in worship with Him; be good and dutiful to your parents;
kill not your children because of poverty - We provide sustenance for you and
for them; come not near to Al-Fawahish (shameful sins, illegal sexual
intercourse, etc.) whether committed openly or secretly, and kill not anyone
whom Allah has forbidden, except for a just cause (according to Law). This He
has commanded you that you may understand.[Holy Quran 6:151] O. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, never committed adultery, and he required his followers to engage
only in lawful marriage relationships with women, and forbid sex outside of
Almighty God's Ordinance. Satan (the devil) threatens you withpoverty and orders you to commit Fahsha (evil deeds, illegal sexual
intercourse, sins etc.); whereas Allah promises you Forgiveness from Himself
and Bounty, and Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs, All-Knower.[Holy Quran 2:268] Say (O Muhammad SAW): "(But) thethings that my Lord has indeed forbidden are Al?Fawahish (great evil sins,every kind of unlawful sexual intercourse, etc.) whether committed openly or
secretly, sins (of all kinds), unrighteous oppression, joining partners (in
worship) with Allah for which He has given no authority, and saying things about
Allah of which you have no knowledge."[Holy Quran 7:33] And come not near to the unlawfulsexual intercourse. Verily, it is a Fahishah [i.e. anything that transgresses
its limits (a great sin)], and an evil way (that leads one to Hell unless Allah
forgives him).[Holy Quran 17:32] The adulterer marries not but anadulteress or a Mushrikah and the adulteress none marries her except an
adulterer or a Muskrik [and that means that the man who agrees to marry (have a
sexual relation with) a Mushrikah (female polytheist, pagan or idolatress) or a
prostitute, then surely he is either an adulterer, or a Mushrik (polytheist,
pagan or idolater, etc.) And the woman who agrees to marry (have a sexual
relation with) a Mushrik (polytheist, pagan or idolater) or an adulterer, then
she is either a prostitute or a Mushrikah (female polytheist, pagan, or
idolatress, etc.)]. Such a thing is forbidden to the believers (of Islamic
Monotheism). [Holy Quran 24:3] Verily, those who like that (the crimeof) illegal sexual intercourse should be propagated among those who believe,
they will have a painful torment in this world and in the Hereafter. And Allah
knows and you know not. [Holy Quran 24:19] O Prophet! When believing women cometo you to give you the pledge, that they will not associate anything in worship
with Allah, that they will not steal, that they will not commit illegal sexual
intercourse, that they will not kill their children, that they will not utter
slander, intentionally forging falsehood (i.e. by making illegal children
belonging to their husbands), and that they will not disobey you in any Ma'ruf
(Islamic Monotheism and all that which Islam ordains) then accept their Bai'a
(pledge), and ask Allah to forgive them, Verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful.[Holy Quran 60:12] People committed fornication andadultery in most places around the word in Muhammad's time, yet he never once
did so, and he forbade all of his followers from this evil practice. P. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, forbade usury and interest on money lending, as Jesus, peace and
blessings be upon him, had done centuries before him. It can be easily shown
how usury eats away at wealth and destroys the economic systems throughout
history. Yet, just as in the teachings of the prophets of old, Muhammad, peace
and blessings be upon him, held that such practices were most evil and must be
avoided in order to be at peace with the Creator (Allah). Those who eat usury (deal in interest)will not stand (on the Day of Resurrection) except like the standing of a
person beaten by Satan leading him to insanity. That is because they say:
"Trading is only like usury," whereas Allah has permitted trading and
forbidden usury. So whosoever receives an admonition from his Lord and stops
eating usury shall not be punished for the past; his case is for Allah (to
judge); but whoever returns to dealing in usury, such are the dwellers of the
Fire - they will abide therein. Allah will destroy Riba (usury) andwill give increase for charity, alms, etc. And Allah likes not the
disbelievers, sinners.Truly those who believe, and do deedsof righteousness, and perform Salat, and give Zakat, they will have their
reward with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. You who believe! Be afraid of Allahand give up what remains (due to you) from usury, if you are believers. And if you do not do it, then take anotice of war from Allah and His Messenger but if you repent, you shall have
your capital sums. Deal not unjustly, and you shall not be dealt with unjustly.[Holy Quran 2:275-279] Q. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, never gambled and did not allow it. Like usury, gambling takes away
wealth but at an even faster pace. "Peopleask you (Muhammad) about alcohol and gambling. Say, 'There is great sin in both
of them and (some benefit) for humans, but the sin is greater than any benefit
from them.' And they ask you what they should spend (for charity, etc.). Say,
'Whatever is above your basic needs.' So, Allah makes it clear to you His Laws
in order for you to give thought." [Holy Quran 2:219] Gambling had not been viewed as soevil until the time of Muhammad, peace be upon. Today, it is well established
the damage gambling causes to families and even mental health. The idea of
getting something for nothing is not the proper way of life prescribed by the
teachings of Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. R. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, never drank alcohol or strong drink, even though it was a very normal
thing for people of his time and place. "O youbelievers! Intoxicating drinks, gambling, fortune telling, etc. is the hated
work of the devil. So stay away from all of that horrible stuff, that you will
be successful." "Thedevil only wants to create hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic
drinks, etc.) and gambling and to keep you from the remembrance of Allah and
from your proper worship (prayers). So, why won't you away from them?" [Holy Quran 5:90-91] The Arabs, like most other cultures athis time, drank alcohol without concern for their health or for their altered
behavior while intoxicated. Many of them were alcoholics. In today's world there is little needto present long discussions on the evil and dangers of drinking alcohol. Besides
causing diseases and ruining a person's health, alcohol is often attributed to
be the cause of many traffic accidents resulting in property damage, injuries
and deaths. The first order was for the followers of Muhammad, peace and
blessings be upon him, to leave off drinking while engaged in worship, then
came stronger orders to leave drinking all together. Thus, offering a time for
the early Muslims to break off from their addiction to strong drink. S. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, did not engage in gossip or backbiting and he always turned away from
hearing anything related to it. O you who believe! If a rebelliousevil person comes to you with a news, verify it, lest you harm people in
ignorance, and afterwards you become regretful to what you have done. [Holy Quran 49:6] O you who believe! Do not allow onegroup scoff at another group, it may be that the latter are better than the
former; nor let (some) women scoff at other women, it may be that the latter
are better than the former, nor defame one another, nor insult one another by
nicknames. How bad is it, to insult one's brother after having Faith? And
whosoever does not repent, then such are indeed wrong-doers. O you who believe! Avoid muchsuspicions, indeed some suspicions are sins. And spy not, neither backbite one
another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would
hate it (so hate backbiting) . And fear Allah. Verily, Allah is the One Who
accepts repentance, Most Merciful. [Holy Quran 49:11-12] Certainly, these teachings would bewell appreciated in today's world where we find almost everyone engaging in the
worst of gossiping and insulting of others, even the closest of relatives and
loved ones. T. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, was most generous and encouraged others to be the same way in their
dealings with others. He even asked them to forgive the debts of others with
hope of receiving a better reward with their Lord (Allah). And if the debtor is in a hard time(has no money), then grant him time till it is easy for him to repay, but if
you remit it by way of charity, that is better for you if you did but know. And be afraid of the Day when youshall be brought back to Allah. Then every person shall be paid what he earned,
and they shall not be dealt with unjustly. [Holy Quran 2:280-281] S. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, commanded the payment of charity to the poor and he was the defender
and protector of widows, orphans and the wayfarers. "Therefore,do not oppress the orphan, nor repulse the beggar."[Holy Quran 93:9-10] Charity is for the poor, who inAllah's Cause are restricted (from travel), and cannot move about in the land
(for trade or work). The one who knows them not, thinks that they are rich
because of their modesty. You may know them by their mark, they do not beg of
people at all. And whatever you spend in good, surely Allah knows it well.[Holy Quran 2:273] U. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, taught people how to deal with the most extreme difficulties and
tests that occur to us throughout our lives. He held that only through patience
and a humble attitude would we find true resolution and understanding of life's
complications and disappointments. He the most patient of all and was exemplary
in his own humbleness. All who knew him had to admit to these virtues. O you who believe! Seek help inpatience and the prayer. Truly! Allah is with the patient ones.[Holy Quran 2:153] He explained this life was a test fromAllah: And certainly, Allah shall test youwith something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits, but give glad
tidings to the patient ones.[Holy Quran 2:155] Who, when afflicted with calamity,say: "Truly! To Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return."[Holy Quran 2:156] V. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, fasted for days at a time to be closer to Almighty God and away from
the narrowness of worldly attractions. O you who believe! Observing thefasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that
you may become pious.[Holy Quran 2:183] W. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, called for an end to racism and tribalism from the beginning to the
end of his mission. He was truly the peacemaker for all times and all people. O mankind! (Allah) has created youfrom a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may
know one another. Verily, the most honourable of you with Allah is that
(believer) who is one of the pious. Verily, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware[Holy Quran 49:13] And in another verse of the Quran: O mankind! Have piety and be mostdutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him
(Adam) He created his wife (Eve), and from them both He created many men and
women and fear Allah through Whom you demand your mutual (rights), and (do not
cut the relations of) the wombs (kinship). Surely, Allah is Ever an All?Watcher over you.[Holy Quran 4:1] X. Regarding keeping up goodrelationships and bringing people back together after a falling out, the Quran
says: And if two parties or groups among thebelievers fall to fighting, then make peace between them both, but if one of
them rebels against the other, then fight you (all) against the one that which
rebels till it complies with the Command of Allah; then if it complies, then
make reconciliation between them justly, and be equitable. Verily! Allah loves
those who are equitable. The believers are nothing else thanbrothers to each other. So make reconciliation between your brothers, and fear
Allah, that you may receive mercy. [Holy Quran 49:9-10] Y. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, taught that Jesus, peace and blessings be upon him, was the
immaculate conception and miracle birth of Mary, and that she was the best
creation of Almighty God. He insisted even to the Jews of Madinah, that Jesus,
peace and blessings be upon him, was the Messiah, the Christ, the one predicted
to come in their Torah (Old Testament). He also taught that Jesus, peace and
blessings be upon him, did many miracles by the permission of Almighty God,
curing the lepers, restoring sight to the blind and even bringing a dead man
back to life, and he was not dead, rather Almighty God had raised him up. He
also predicted Jesus, peace and blessings be upon him, is going to return again
in the Last Days to lead the true believers in a victory over the evil and
unrighteous people, and he will destroy the Anti-Christ. Z. Muhammad, peace and blessings beupon him, forbade any killing, even when his followers were being killed, until
the orders for retaliation came from Allah. Even then the limits were clearly
spelled out and only those engaged in active combat against the Muslims or
Islam were to be fought in combat. And even then, only according to very strict
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