Category: Muhammad
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Hans Küng On “Is Muhammad A Prophet”?
The following is an excerpt taken from "Christianity and World Religions: Dialogue with Islam", in Leonard Swidler (ed.), Muslims in Dialogue: The Evolution of A Dialogue, vol. 3 (The Edwin Mellen Press, 1992) by the Christian philosopher Hans Kung who conveys a Christian opinion on Prophet Muhammad (P). We do not neccessarily agree with everything…
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The Muslim Scholars Regarding the “Bewitchment” of the Prophet Muhammad
The Muslim scholars hold three views with regard to this incident. The sorcery whom the Prophet (peace be upon him) was exposed to is merely a usual disease and a transient illness, this is possible in regard to the Prophets as is to any human being. It does not disprove prophethood or disturb the message…
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“Peace Be Upon Him” & Christian Polemics
There is a common claim circulated in Christian Arab circles with regard to the beatific phrase sallallahu `alayhi was-sallam which comes as an eulogy to the Prophet's name. It was first propagated in the English-speaking world by the Christian Arab missionary, Anis Shorrosh, who claims that this eulogy does not literally mean "peace be upon…
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Muhammad’s Marriages : Why Was the Prophet Polygamous ?
Exploring Prophet Muhammad's polygamy reveals a complex web of reasons beyond personal desire. His marriages served as a means to establish community unity, guide new Muslims, and strengthen kinship bonds within the rapidly expanding Islamic community. This article delves into the historical and religious contexts of these marriages, offering insights into their significance in Islamic…
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Theophanes On The Medieval Jewish Acceptance of Muhammad As The Awaited Messiah
Asif Iqbal presents a commentary of an extract from the Christian historian Theophanes' account of a group of Jews accepting the Prophet Muhammad as their awaited Messiah.
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A Dialogue on Prophet Muhammad : Caliph al-Mahdi and Patriarch Timothy I of Seleucia-Ctesiphon
Discover the profound insights of medieval Patriarch Timothy on Prophet Muhammad in this enlightening dialogue with Caliph al-Mahdi. Unveil the shared values of monotheism and explore the interfaith history. Read now.
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The Christian Missionaries & Their Lies About Muhammad
The historical narrative of Islam, since its inception in the 7th century, has been significantly shaped by polemical engagements, particularly those originating from Christian critiques of Prophet Muhammad(P). The rapid expansion of Islam under the Prophet’s leadership not only marked a pivotal shift in religious and geopolitical landscapes but also ignited a series of polemical attacks from…
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An-Nawawi : The Miracles of Muhammad
Preamble The Prophet(P) left a significant imprint on history, both through his teachings as encapsulated in the Qur’an and through a series of miraculous events and predictions attributed to him. It is really hillarious to see the Christian missionary websites or those people who have an axe to grind against Islam asking Muslims about the miracles of…
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The Genuineness of The Prophet & Its Similarity With The Experiences of the Biblical Prophets
It is noted that in his alleged “reply” to our summary of the Biblical Prophets’ experiences in their encounter with the Divine presence, the missionary had made the arrogant claim that : It is rather evident that NONE of these prophets’ experiences are even remotely similar with Muhammad’s traumatic experiences… However, the missionary emphasis on the word…