Did the Prophet (s) order the execution of those who fought against him?
This question seeks to investigate the Prophet’s (s) treatment of his enemies. Did he order the assassination of individuals and the execution of captives of war? Is it possible to reconcile this with the Prophet’s image of mercy? The Mercy of Prophet Muhammed (s) Before examining this specific case of the Prophet (s) and his…
Did the Prophet (s) marry a nine-year-old?
No, Prophet Muhammad (s) did not marry Lady Aisha when she was a child. When discussing such questions, it is important to note that hadith like these have untrustworthy narrators attributed to the Bani Ummayah (Al-Qazwini, 2015). Such hadith were used to defame the Prophet (s) (Al-Musawi, 2019) and are commonly referenced to elevate the…
Did the Prophet (s) suffer from epilepsy?
Despite the numerous suspicions over the course of history that claim that Prophet Muhammad (s) suffered from epilepsy, there is no real evidence to support this idea. Rather, if one studies his life and analyses the way the Prophet (s) behaved, it is evident that he was a wise and knowledgeable man and did not…
Why did the Prophet (s) marry Zaynab, the ex-wife of his adopted son?
At the command of Allah (swt), the Prophet (s) married Zaynab bint Jahsh, the former wife of his adopted son Zayd bin Haritha. This marriage served to remove the taboo of marrying the ex-wife of one’s adopted son. The Quran says: When Zayd set her free, We gave her in marriage to you so that…
Was Prophet Muhammad (s) literate?
An example of misunderstanding amongst Muslims is the question of whether the Prophet was literate or not. This misunderstanding is caused by allegations against the Prophet by his enemies. A religion that gives so much importance to knowledge – many verses of Quran and Hadith of the Ma’sumin (a) stress the importance of seeking knowledge…
What are some proofs that the Prophet (s) received direct revelation from Allah and was not speaking on his own or borrowing content from previous religions?
There is much evidence to support the claim that the Qur’an did not come from the Prophet’s own words, but rather from divine revelation. There are various scientific, historical, and logical arguments to support this claim. The Qur’an mentions a number of scientific observations that, while not understood during the time of the Prophet (s),…
Did the Prophet (s) impose Islam on people?
The Prophet (s) did not impose Islam on people, and there is evidence to support this. Firstly, the Qur’an itself states that the Prophet’s mission was not to force people to believe, but to only warn them of God’s message. In chapter 88, verses 21-22 it says: “Therefore, you remind (them), for you are only…
What is the meaning of the infallibility of the Prophet (s)
Within the Muslim Ummah there are varying conclusions as to the infallibility of the Holy Prophet (s). There are some schools that believe that the Prophet (s) was affected by worldly desires and sins. Others believe that he was an infallible, like the Prophets before him, and therefore would not ever sin. In this essay, we…
What is the reason behind the Prophet (s)’s many marriages?
Based on the fact that he was polygamous, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s) is sometimes accused of being a womaniser. To understand this better, one must first define the term polygamy. Polygamy has been defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as a “marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time.” The discussion…