did you hear about prophet Muhammad (pbuh) before ? who is he ?
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Yes, I have know of Muhammad since my early teens.\n\nMuhammad (c. 570–632) (Arabic: محمد) (listen (help•info)), also transliterated Mohammad, Mohammed, Muhammed, and sometimes Mahomet (following the Turkish), is believed by Muslims to be God's final prophet sent to guide all of mankind with the message of Islam. He is referred to as "The Prophet" (Arabic: النبي) within the faith. Non-Muslims generally consider him to be the founder of Islam.\nAccording to traditional Muslim biographers, he was born c. 570 in Mecca (Makkah) and died on June 8, 632 in Medina (Madinah). Both Mecca and Medina are cities in the Hejaz region of present day Saudi Arabia. The name Muhammad means "the praised one" in Arabic.\nBorn Muhammad ibn Abdullah, he is said to have initially been a merchant who traveled widely.\nMuhammad often retreated to the mountains outside Mecca, for prayer and contemplation. Muslims believe that in 610, at about the age of forty, while praying in one of these mountain caves called Hira, he was visited by the Angel Gabriel who commanded him to memorize and recite the verses sent by God. These verses were later collected as part of the Qur'an. Gabriel told him that God (Allah in Arabic) had chosen him as the last prophet to mankind. He eventually expanded his mission as a prophet, publicly preaching a strict monotheism and warning against a Day of Judgement where all humans shall be held responsible for their deeds. He did not completely reject Judaism and Christianity, two other monotheistic faiths known to the Arabs; rather he said that he had been sent by God in order to complete and perfect their teachings. Many in Mecca resented his preaching and persecuted him and his followers. Muslims believe that this was in part due to his followers' holding Muhammad's authority above that of their leaders. Eventually, persecution followed and in 622, he was forced to flee from Mecca (the Hijra) and settled in Yathrib (now known as Medina) with his followers, where he was the leader of the first avowedly Muslim community. War between factions in Mecca and Medina followed, in which Muhammad and his followers were eventually victorious. The military organization that was created by this struggle was then set to conquering the other tribes of Arabia. By the time of Muhammad's death, he had unified Arabia, spread Islam throughout the Arabian Peninsula, and launched expeditions to the north, towards Syria and Palestine.\nUnder Muhammad's immediate successors, the Islamic empire expanded into Palestine, Syria, Mesopotamia, Persia, Egypt, North Africa, and Iberia. Later conquests, commercial contact between Muslims and non-Muslims, and missionary activity spread Islam over much of the globe.\nSources\nThe main sources for biographies of Muhammad are found in Islamic documments such as the Qur'an, the Sira biographies, and the Hadith collections. While the Qur'an is not a biography of Muhammad, it does provide information about his life. The earliest surviving biographies are the Life of the Apostle of God, by Ibn Ishaq (d. 768), edited by Ibn Hisham (d. 833); and al-Waqidi's (d. 822) biography of Muhammad. Ibn Ishaq wrote his biography some 120 to 130 years after Muhammad's death. The third source, the hadith collections, like the Qur'an, are not a biography per se. In both the Sunni and Shia belief, they are the accounts of the verbal and physical traditions of Muhammad.\nSome skeptical scholars (Wansbrough, Cook, Crone, and others) have raised doubts about the reliability of these sources, especially the hadith collections. They argue that by the time the oral traditions were being collected, the Muslim community had grown and also fractured into rival sects and different schools of thought and each sect and school had its own sometimes conflicting traditions of what Muhammad and his companions had done and said. Traditions multiplied, and Muslim scholars made
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Did you say you just wanted A rational reason?\n\nAll of Allah's messages were given to Muhammad(PBUH) through al-Quran. Why do Muslims think this al-Quran was not made up by Muhammad(PBUH) himself?\n\nSimple, first and foremost, Arabs called Muhammad as "al-Amin"(the Honest) at that time, because they knew that Muhammad(PBUH) never lied. This was his natural characteristic (telling the truth). Because of this, it would be illogical to believe that he lied about al-Quran, since he never lied in his life. He was not a liar, and this statement was agreed by the people who lived in his period even though that people didn't follow his teachings.\n\nSecondly, Muhammad was illiterate. The contents in al-Quran are incredibly arranged in beautiful manner, linguistically and grammatically, and this is approved and agreed by many artists and experts in literature, so, it would be impossible for Muhammad to create al-Quran by himself, since he didn't know the art of writing (he couldn't even write!).\n\nThirdly, the perfection of the teachings of Islam. Islam is not just about worshipping Allah. It's about the way of life. It covers every single aspect of life, including science, economics, politics, treatment to the followers of the other religions, marriage, lifestyle, fashion, law and order and many more aspects. It's simply just about everything! So, could you imagine a person who could invent a book that is as complete as al-Quran all by himself? Name one writer who could do that. I challenge you.\n\nI'm sorry i gave you three reasons when you asked just one. So those were actually three of many reasons why we believe that Islam really came from Allah the Almighty. It is just impossible to believe that a man created it.\n\nSupplemental: Bravo, .....! I'm sure that explains a lot to those who are ready to open their minds and in the process of finding the truth(not just try to provoke hesitance in the hearts of others). Nevertheless, I don't think international will choose yours (.....) or mine to be the best answer after all. I've been observing his behaviour the past few days, and i dont think he's the kind of individual who wants to find the truth, instead, he only wants to provoke hatred and hesitance towards Islam, and the worst thing is, he may want to decrease the confidence of Muslims towards the truth of Islam.
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Guys above - believe me muslims learn from all the prophets. Mosques are not secret organisations. Go to the Jumrah (prayers) on Fridays and listen to the sermon - anyone is welcome to listen.\n\nMohammed (pbuh) is the final prophet not the only one.
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When Prophet Muhammad pbuh was assigned by Allah to be His messenger,that is the first sign of judgement day is nearing.As prophet Muhammad pbuh is also known Prophet of the end of the world.He is the last messenger God send down.The last i guess is when prophet Isa(Jesus)pbuh has come down and help the muslims.There is more signs,do ask me if you wish to know all.\nThank you.
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Allah is God. the Creator, the God of Heaven and Earth and every thing in between. AKA, YHWH, Jehovah.\n\nAbu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) is the closest friend of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), he was the first Muslim ruler after the Prophet Muhammad (632–634). While Sunnis regard him as his rightful successor (caliph), chosen by the people, indeed, the first of four righteous Caliphs (Rashidun),\n\nAbu Jahl AKA Amr ibn Hisham: Abu Jahl was one among the leaders of Quraish, and among the chieftains that in varying degrees kept a relentless hostility towards the Muslims.\n\nAbu Sufyan ibn al-Harb was one of Muhammad's staunchest opponents who became a sahaba (companion) of Muhammad.\nHe was the leader of the Banu Umayyah (Umayyad) clan of the Quraish tribe and was the chieftain of the entire Quraish tribe, making him one of the most powerful men in Mecca during the lifetime of Muhammad.\n\n\nAbu Ṭalib ibn ‘Abdu’l-Muṭṭalib: was married to Fatima bint Asad and was an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad. His real name was Imran but he is better known as Abu Talib because he had a son named Talib. Abu Talib raised and supported the Prophet Muhammad while he was a young man.\nfull brother of Muhammad's father 'Abdullah ibn 'Abdul Muttalib, who had died before Muhammad's birth.\n\nIn 576, Abu Talib took care of Muhammad after the death of Aminah bint Wahab, Muhammad's mother. Abu Talib also protected Muhammad against other sub-clans of Banu Quraish, who were the enemies of the Islamic Prophet Mohammed.\n\nOther sources say that Abu Talib took care of Muhammad after the death of Shaiba ibn Hashim (c. 497 – 578), Muhammad's grandfather and Abu Talib's father, when Muhammad was 8 years old.\n\nWhen Muhammad was a child, Abu Talib was head of the Banu Hashim clan of the Quraish tribe. Once Muhammad got older, he took responsibility for Abu Talib's son Ali ibn Abu Talib. Abu Talib had a trading caravan business with Syria.\n\nWhen Muhammad was 20, he began to work for Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, who had a thriving caravan business. At age 25, Muhammad married Khadijah, a wealthy woman. While most sources claim she was a 40-year-old widow, others claim she was younger and unmarried.
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Jesus was a prophet, just like the many prophets before him and the one after him.  Besides, how could any one kill God?  Just like God would not lessen himself to an animal, neither would a rich medical doctor go begging on the streets.  The story is, there was a Jewish man named Saul.  He killed hundreds of thousands of Christians for the Roman Empire.  The religion of God was spreading, and his attempts were being unsuccessful.  Many years after prophet Jesus left us, he 'converted' to Christianity and introduced the concept of Zues son of Apollo relationship into Christianity and Saul changed his name and is now known as St. Paul.  According to Christian historians, many verses, including the one where it claims that God says prophet Jesus is His only begotten son, was added by Saul aka St. Paul.  He has destroyed Christianity from within and is now a pagan religion; look around next time you go to church.  The Bible is also full of Islamic prophesies. One that I recall is in genesis ~from the seed of Ishmael I will create a great nation and from him 12 princes will be descendant of. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was the only one to claim to be from prophet Ishmael plus he had 12 righteous descendants, as also stated in bukhari. The Bible also says that false prophets will not be successful but in the not to far off future, Islam will be the largest religion in this planet. Plus prophet Abraham and prophet Ishmael build the Kaba, and prophet Ishmael is buried there beside the building. Note, prophet Jesus did not have a father and was born of a Virgin Mary with the spirit, but prophet Adam had neither a mother or father and was made of the spirit without any previous human connection. If prophet Jesus brought the dead person to life, prophet Moses brought an inanimate piece of wood into a snake which is more miraculous. What is the miracle of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)? A Book, the Holy Qur'an, unchanged with proof for 1400 years, what other book can claim this? And if you think it was just good book keeping, there is a verse there claiming that God will protect the Holy Qur'an from any changes. Also the banned Bible according to St. Barnabas clearly states that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) will come after prophet Jesus.
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Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in the month of Rabi-ul-Awal, the exact date is not confirmed. There are different dates suggested in different traditions, and the majority of the authentic scholars is inclined to hold that the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, was born on the 9th of Rabi'ul-Awwal. Some suggests 12 and some 17. \nSo this year, it was either on 8th of April (i.e. 9th of Rabi-ul-Awal), 11th of April (i.e. 12th of Rabi-ul-Awal) or 16th of April (i.e. 17th of Rabi-ul-Awal). \n\nAnd Allah knows the Best!
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he(PB UH) is the best man ever exist.I WANT YOU TO TELL ALL THE CHRISTIANS WHY WE LOVE THIS GREAT MAN(PBUH).TELL THEM them that he(PBUH) loved us without seeing us.he cried because he(PBUH) miss the muslims who will come after him(PBUH) and beleive that he(PBUH) is the messanger of Allah without seeing him(PBUH).tell them that he(PBUH) learned us everything and he(PBUH) loved us more than everything.JUST LET THEM KNOW WHO IS THE PROHET MUHAMED(PBUH).may Allah bless and reward u.
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Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said that amongst his Ummah (Community of Followers), there will be 73 sects (branches of religion) and only 1 will be the correct one.\n\nSo, having that cleared up...\nSh'ia or Shi'ites believe that Hazrat Ali (may allah be pleased with him) should have been the last prophet and not Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)\n\nSunnis follow the Qur'an and the Sunnah\n\nSufis are mysticals who are deeply religious and close to nature\n\nAhmadis (i'm not sure if they are considered muslims...but most likely not)...because they believe that there will be another prophet who will come after Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and anyone who believes so is not considered a Muslim.\n\nInshallah, i hope i cleared that up!\n\nSeek the truth, (God Wiling), you will find it!
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Jesus(pbuh) is a highly respected Prophet in Islam.  \n\n10 brief points Christians\nshould know about Muslims and Jesus\nBy Sound Vision Staff Writer\n\n   1. Muslims love Jesus. We also love Abraham, Moses, and Noah, to name just a few other Prophets Muslims revere. May God's peace be upon all of these great messengers of God.\n   2. Muslims also love the mother of Jesus, the Virgin Mary. We believe she was a pious and noble woman chosen over all of the women of the world.\n   3. Muslims believe that Jesus was born miraculously of a virgin mother and no father. His birth is miraculous like the birth of Adam, the first human being, who was created with neither mother nor father.\n   4. Muslims do not believe that Jesus was the son of God. God is so powerful and self-sufficient that He does not need a son or any kind of partner.\n   5. In Arabic Bible the name for God is Allah. Therefore all Arab Christian call God Allah as Muslim do as well.\n   6. Jesus did not die on the cross. Rather, God saved  him as his enemies were confused about him. Jesus was taken up by God to Heaven.\n   7. Jesus is called Isa (pronounced Eesa) in Arabic.\n   8. Jesus performed miracles by the Will of God, like healing the blind and those with leprosy.\n   9. Jesus prayed to the same God as all Prophets and we pray to.\n  10. Jesus will return before the end of the world.
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Yes You Are Rite. Prophet Muhamad (P.B.U.H) was the last messenger. There will be no more prophets because Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) is the SEAL OF PROPHETS ( This clearly means no prophet will be sent after Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) )
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coz Muhammed(p.b.u.h) is not dispayed as son of Allah but the last messanger of Allah and supposed to be the dearest one....Jesus is said to be SON of God but gon is neither son or nor him has a son  so the theory proves where as Muhammed(pbuh) was the last messanger sent by Allah for the guidence of human and to teach them do and donts \n\nits not correct what u r saying if u know islam its always says there is only one God that is Allah and Muhammed(phuh) is his messanger.... thats why his name comes beside allah
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lets be reasonable about Muhammad(PBUH)\n\n\nwhy should a man at his position make something from nothing? \n\n1) if you think he invented Islam ... what did he gain? ... Money? Wealth? ... for you information when prophet Muhammad(PBUH) had rule over all the arabian peninsula he had no money at all or sometimes no food ... anything that he gain from money or food he gave to the poor ... he died with no money to pass by his family ... he was a man with no wealth goals in his life except delivering his message properly to all mankind ... anyone that is thinking to invent a religon he would ofcourse thought by being rich or gain a certain position in his life ... but prophet Muhammad(PBUH) was totally different ... and he didnt announce himself as a god or something ... in the Qur'an it mentions always that he is an honoured servant just like us\n\n"And they say, 'The Merciful has taken a son.' Glory is to Him. Rather, they are slaves, honored." (Al-Anbiya', 26) \n\n\n2) prophet Muhammad(PBUH) didnt know how to write or read through his life ... he was no poet or magician ... so how do you think that Qur'an was written in this high sophisticated language and that prophecy of it?\n\n\n\n3) our prophet splitted the moon into two halves and that was one of his mircales beside others ... and recently NASA found those marks of the splitted moon.\n\n\n\n4) our God and prophet are true ... our prophet came beleiving with all the messengers and prophets before him ... he didnt make a new religon or came with anything new ... we are just following the Abrahamic religon ... and Islam was a conclusion of all the religons including the Holy books religon.\n\n\n......... much more to be listed
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The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran
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dear.He is the last imam of shias.He'll come & make peace the king of the world.he is not a prophet,he follows Muhammed(p.b.u.h) and will lead the the whole world when he comes.nobody knows where he is,but he is like sun,behind a cloud,when he comes,everywhere,every home,and every heart will be full of light,the light of God.
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check out www.muhammad.net
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Here you go.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahathir_bin_Muhammad