If greatness of purpose, smallness of means, and astonishing results
are the three criteria of a human genius, who could dare compare any
great man in history with Muhammad?… Philosopher, Orator, Apostle,
Legislator, Conqueror of Ideas, Restorer of Rational beliefs… That is
Muhammad.
Who is Muhammad?
Muslims
believe that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the last and final
prophet to be sent to mankind in a long chain of prophets that started
from the time of Adam and included many others like Noah, Solomon,
David, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and many more. All called for the worship
of the one God.
The
coming of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is a confirmation of the prophecy
mentioned in previous scriptures, as Prophet Muhammad is a direct
descended of Abraham through his son Ishmael. God fulfilled his promise
to Abraham that from the descends of Ishmael will be a great nation.
(Genesis 21:13). Jesus Also prophesied the coming of the comforter and
helper who shall bear witness of him. (John 15:26)
His mission
In
a land where people worshiped 360 idols, deprived women of their
rights, enslaved people, killed one another for the simplest reasons.
To
this inhumanity has come a man chosen by God, who brought them out of
darkness into the light, called them to worship One God, and freed their
minds from all types of ignorance and superstitions. Within several
years he united the hearts of people to become the most powerful and
civilized nation on earth.
His teachings
Muhammad
(pbuh) taught that the best of people are those who are most beneficial
to others, and the closest to him are those of the best manners. He
taught that no one truly have faith until they love one another. He
protected the rights of Muslims as well as non Muslims and protected
rights of women. He organized the relationship between parents and their
children.
He commanded to help the needy, give charity, even a smile is charity, visit the sick, take care of the old, stand for rights of all and speak the truth. He encouraged gaining knowledge as a duty on every Muslim man and woman.
He called for justice and equality. All men are equal before God, an
Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab, and white has no superiority
over a black, except by piety and good action.
His legacy
His
legacy remain alive in the hearts of Millions of Muslims worldwide, as
he informed Muslims that in their hands are two sources of guidance that
whoever follow them will never go astray. The Quran and his sunnah.That is Muhammad (pbuh)
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