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The Prophet declared his Prophethood and proved it by presenting Qur'an and
nearly 1.000 miracles. Their occurrence is as certain as his declaration of
Prophethood. Another proof is that the Qur'an states that the most obstinate
unbelievers charged him with sorcery. Unable to deny the miracles they called
them sorcery to satisfy themselves or to mislead their followers.
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The Prophet declared his Prophethood and proved it by presenting Qur'an and
nearly 1.000 miracles. Their occurrence is as certain as his declaration of
Prophethood. Another proof is that the Qur'an states that the most obstinate
unbelievers charged him with sorcery. Unable to deny the miracles they called
them sorcery to satisfy themselves or to mislead their followers.
Muhammad's miracles are so certain that the Traditionists confirmed and
reported them unanimously. A miracle is the Creator of the universe's
confirmation of his Prophethood and has the effect of: "You have spoken the
truth." For example if one claims in the ruler's presence that the ruler has
appointed him to a particular position the ruler's "Yes" is enough to prove the
person's claim. Furthermore if the ruler changes his usual practice and
attitude at that person's request this makes his claim firmer.
The Messenger claimed to be the Creator of the universe's envoy and God in
turn changed His unbroken order at his prayer and request so that the resulting
miracles would prove his claim. Some of his hundreds of miracles are water
running from his fingers splitting the moon with a gesture of his finger.
having a tree draw close to him to confirm and bear witness to him and feeding
200 or 300 people with only enough food for 2 or 3 people.
However the evidence of his truthfulness and his Prophethood's proofs are
not restricted to his miracles. In fact all of his deeds and acts words and
behavior moral conduct and manners as well as character and appearance prove
his truthfulness and seriousness. Indeed such people as 'Abdullah ibn al‑Salam.
a famous Jewish scholar of that time believed in him at first sight saying:
"No lie can hide in this face nor can any guile be found in it."
Profound scholars say that the evidences of his Prophethood and his miracles
amount to about 1.000; in reality however this is only the beginning.
Countless people have affirmed it in their own particular ways and the Qur'an
itself provides thousands of such proofs in addition to its own aspects of
miraculousness. Since Prophethood is a fact and more than 100.000 persons have
claimed it and worked miracles. Muhammad's Prophethood is established more
securely than any other Prophet's Prophethood. All evidence qualities and
attributes related to the other Messengers' Prophethood are found in a more
perfect and comprehensive manner in the person of Prophet Muhammad. Given this.
he must be far more worthy to be chosen as a Prophet. |