The Final Messenger (3/4)

This is what happened. Allah gave him victory over his opponents and enemies and spread his religion. As a matter of fact, a quarter or more of the world population are Muslims and the fastest growing religion nowadays is Islam.

94. “Say to (them): "If the home of the Hereafter with Allah is indeed for you specially and not for others, of mankind, then long for death if you are truthful."

95. “But they will never long for it because of what their hands have sent before them. And Allah is All-Aware of the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong-doers).” [Qur’an 2: 94-95]

No one of those dared to wish death. However, they can do so to make people think that Prophet Muhammad is a liar but the astonishing fact that none of them did.

1. “Perish the two hands of Abu Lahab (an opponent and uncle of the Prophet) and perish he!”

2. “His wealth and his children will not benefit him!”

3. “He will be burnt in a Fire of blazing flames!”

4. “And his wife, too, who carries wood.”

5. “In her neck is a twisted rope of palm fibre." [Qur’an Surah Al-Masad 111: 1-5]

This man, Abu Lahab, and his wife were among the toughest enemies of the prophet. They could have – even falsely – claimed Islam so they could tell people "Look! we embraced Islam so we will not enter Hell as claimed by Muhammed." But amazingly this never happened.

Allah gave him many signs and miracles to prove his prophet hood.

1. “The Hour has drawn near, and the moon has been cleft asunder.” [Qur’an Surah Al-Qamar 54: 1]

And the people of that time saw this miracle of the moon splitting and none of his enemies dared to deny this or accuse him of lying although they would have liked to do so.

Each prophet presents his people with miracles that suit their field of expertise so as to assure them that this cannot be done by a human without the Allah’s help. Prophet Moses –peace be upon him-came with the stick that became a snake which swallowed all of Pharaoh's magicians work so they believed in him because they had no doubt that this is beyond human capability.

Jesus – peace be upon him – came to a people who were knowledgeable in medicine so he came with medical miracles which were impossible for a human to come up with unless by revelation by God, like bringing the dead back to life. For the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), he came to eloquent people who used to compete in fluency in the language.

Therefore, the greatest miracle Allah gave him is the holy book, "The Qur’an". He challenged his people to come up with a single verse similar to it but they failed to do so and this challenge is still valid until the day of resurrection.

106. “And (it is) a Qur’an which We have divided (into parts), in order that you might recite it to people at intervals. And We have revealed it in stages (in 23 years).” [Qur’an Surah Al-Isra’ 17: 106]

82. “Do they not then consider the Qur’an carefully? Had it been from other than Allah, they would surely have found therein many a contradiction.” [Qur’an Surah An-Nisa’ 4: 82]

15. “And when Our clear Verses are recited unto them, those who hope not for their meeting with Us, say: "Bring us a Qur’an other than this, or change it." Say (O Muhammad): "It is not for me to change it on my own accord; I only follow that which is revealed unto me. Verily, I fear the torment of the Great Day if I were to disobey my Lord."” [Qur’an Surah Yunus 10: 15]

37. “And this Qur’an is not such as could ever be produced by other than Allah (Lord of the heavens and the earth), but it is a confirmation of (the revelation) which was before, and a full explanation of the Book, wherein there is no doubt, from the Lord of the worlds.”

38. “Or do they say: "He (Muhammad) has forged it?" Say: "Bring then a chapter like unto it, and call upon whomsoever you can besides Allah, if you are truthful!"”

39. “Nay, they have belied the knowledge whereof they could not comprehend and what has not yet been fulfilled (i.e. their punishment). Thus those before them did belie. Then see what was the end of the wrong-doers!” [Qur’an Surah Yunus 10: 37-39]

87. “And indeed, We have bestowed upon you seven of Al-Mathani (seven repeatedly recited Verses), (i.e. Surat Al-Fatihah) and the Grand Qur’an.” [Qur’an Surah Al-Hijr 15: 87]

88. “Say: "If the mankind and the jinn were together to produce the like of this Qur’an, they could not produce the like thereof, even if they helped one another."” [Qur’an Surah Al-Isra’ 17: 88]

82. “And We send down of the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe, and it increases the wrong-doers nothing but loss.” [Qur’an Surah Al-Isra’ 17: 82]

89. “And indeed We have fully explained to mankind, in this Qur’an, every kind of similitude, but most of mankind refuse (the truth and accept nothing) but disbelief.” [Qur’an Surah Al-Isra’ 17: 89]

76. “Verily, this Qur’an narrates to the Children of Israel most of that in which they differ.” [Qur’an Surah An-Naml 27: 76]

27. “And indeed We have put forth for people, in this Qur’an every kind of similitude in order that they may remember.” [Qur’an Surah Az-Zumar 39: 27]

114. “[Say (O Muhammad)] "Shall I seek a judge other than Allah while it is He Who has sent down unto you the Book, explained in detail." Those unto whom We gave the Scripture know that it is revealed from your Lord in truth. So be not you of those who doubt.” [Qur’an Surah Al-An’am 6:  114]

77. “That (this) is indeed an honorable recitation” (the Noble Qur’an Al-Waqiah).

78. “In a Book well-guarded (with Allah in the heaven i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz).” [Qur’an Surah Al-Waqi'ah 56: 77-78]

21. “Nay! This is a Glorious Qur’an.”

22. “(Inscribed) in Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz (The Preserved Tablet)!” [Qur’an Surah Al-Burooj 85: 21-22]

13. “Or they say, "He (Prophet Muhammad) forged it (the Qur’an)." Say: "Bring you then ten forged chapters like unto it, and call whomsoever you can, other than Allah (to your help), if you speak the truth!"” [Qur’an Surah Hud 11: 13]

23. “And if you are in doubt concerning that which We have sent down (i.e. the Qur’an) to Our slave (Muhammad - peace be upon him), then produce a Surah (chapter) of the like thereof and call your witnesses (supporters and helpers) besides Allah, if you are truthful.” [Qur’an Surah Al-Baqarah 2: 23]

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