Life of Muhammad

MUHAMMAD says “ Verily God had made me

a humble servant,and not a proud king.I am no more than a

man’’

( peace and blessing of ALLAH be on Him)

CONTENTS:

1. Introduction

2. Birth and Childhood

3. Personality of the Holy Prophet

4. Youth and Marriage

5. Revelations and Prophet hood

6. Spread of Islam

( peace and blessing of ALLAH be on Him)

INTRODUCTION

MUHAMMAD was the Seal of Prophets- The last prophet of God.To Him was revealed the Religion of

Islam.

ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA:"....a mass of details in the early sources show that he was an honest and upright man who had gained the respect and loyalty of others who were like-wise honest and upright men."

The PROPHET

The WARRIOR

The BUSINESSMAN

The REFORMER

The STATESMAN

The REFUGE of the Orphans

The PROTECTOR of Slaves

The STATESMAN & JUDGE

The BENEFACTOR of Women

The SAINT

MUHAMMAD – Mercy to the Mankind

‘‘My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels.’’

Micheal H. Hart

MUHAMMAD- The MOST INFLUENTIAL person in the world

( peace and blessing of ALLAH be on Him)

( peace and blessing of ALLAH be on Him)

‘‘I have studied him - the wonderful man and in my opinion for from being an anti-Christ, he must be called the Savior of Humanity.’’

George Bernard Shaw

"I wanted to know the best of one who holds today's undisputed sway over the hearts of millions of mankind....I became more than convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of life but Holy Prophet’’

Mahatma Gandhi

"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?’’

La Martaine

Holy Prophet is mentioned as ‘Kalki Avatar’ –meaning ‘The Last Prophet of God’ in Hindu Vedas and Puranas.

Holy Prophet was mentioned in the Bible- Deuteronomy 18:18-19

In the Gospel of Buddha (pp. 217-8), Holy Prophet is mentioned as ‘Maitreya’ meaning the ‘Merciful One’

PREDICTION of coming of MUHAMMAD in Holy Scriptures

( peace and blessing of ALLAH be on Him)

MUHAMMAD -Birth and Childhood

MUHAMMAD was born in Mecca on Monday 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, in 571 A.d in the Clan of Quraysh- one of the Most noble and influential Clans of the time.

He was orphaned at 6 years of age.He was taken care of by his grandfather- Abdul Muttalib & uncle- Abu Talib.

Bahira- A Christian monk, foretold that adolescent MUHAMMAD of His Prophet hood and Divine inspirations to be revealed to Him.

( peace and blessing of ALLAH be on Him)

MUHAMMAD – Personality

Simple Living

Abhorrence of Idleness and Lethargy

Honesty

Combat with Tyranny

Kind treatment of wife and children

Merciful to slaves

Cleanliness

Just treatment to the wealthy as well as poor

Encouragement of Knowledge

( peace and blessing of ALLAH be on Him)

MUHAMMAD: ‘’An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; A white has no superiority over a black, nor a black has any superiority over a white- except by piety and good action’’.

( peace and blessing of ALLAH be on Him)

MUHAMMAD –Youth and Marriage

Although MUHAMMAD grew up in such a foul society, both his friends and his enemies regarded him as the best model of chastity and virtue.

MUHAMMAD married Khadija, a beautiful and honorable widow at the age of 25 while She was 40 years of age.

MUHAMMAD took other wives after her for several reasons:

1. To take care of the orphans and the destitute2. To nullify caste systems and ignorant beliefs.3. To set slaves free4. To form friendly relations5. To even out man : woman ratio

( peace and blessing of ALLAH be on Him)

MUHAMMAD- Divine Revelations

By the age of 40, MUHAMMAD started to seek meditation and peace of mind in the Mount Hira - from the barbaric lifestyle of His society.

One day Angel Gabriel appeared before MUHAMMAD and said ‘‘ RECITE in the name of God’’(95:1-5).

The Holy Quran was revealed to Muhammad as Divine inspirations over a period of 22 years.

( peace and blessing of ALLAH be on Him)

MUHAMMAD’S guidance covers all walks of life

Social Life

Commerce & Economy

Politics & Governance

Ethics & Etiquettes

Hygiene

Knowledge & learning

Law & Justice

Human Rights & Relations

( peace and blessing of ALLAH be on Him)

MUHAMMAD - Benefactor of Women

Right to LIVE LEGAL Rights

Right to EDUCATION SOCIAL Rights

INHERITANCE PRIVACY & CHASTITY

MAINTAINACE rights SECURITY & Protection

OWNERSHIP Rights Respect in Menstration

MUHAMMAD- Spread of Islam

Due to the lack of equipment and followers, MUHAMMAD was able to influence people to accept Islam on the basis of two things:

1. Holy Quran and its contents2. His personality- kind and patient yet firm in His

Religious duties.

To stop MUHAMMAD ,the Chiefs of other religions tried to offer him wealth and even cut off essential supplies from Him and His followers.

However these atrocities could not hinder their spirit.

Arabia before and after Muhammad

BEFORE

True Concept of God- Lost

Ignorance & Darkness

Barbarism & ruthlessness

Sexual Slavery, Nudity & Persecution of women

Usury and Exploitation

Fear and terror

Class and Color discrimination

AFTER

True Concept of God- RestoredKnowledge & Light

Kindness & mercy

Women’s status and rights

Justice and fairness

Peace and security

Love and Brotherhood

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