The establishment of the prophethood of the Prophet of Islam...

The establishment of the prophethood of the Prophet of Islam (s) In lesson twenty-seven we mentioned that the proof of prohethood is established in three ways; firstly by studying the way of life of the apostle through dependable sources, secondly through the prophecies of the previous prophets and thirdly through the performance of miracles.

In the case of the Prophet of Islam, all three ways were accomplished, as the people of Mecca had closely observed the life of the Prophet of Islam for forty years and certified that he was perfect in every way. They knew him for his unsurpassable character and righteousness and due to this they called him the trustworthy (al-Amīn). The probability of such a character being dishonest and fabricating a false proclamation is not conceivable.

From another angle the previous prophets have informed of the nomination of such a prophet and certain individuals from the People of the Book (ahl al-kitāb) were anticipating his arrival. Even the Arabs from the Ignorant era proclaimed that someone from the lineage of Ishmael (a) would be nominated as a prophet and would correct the unitary religions of the previous prophets.

On the basis of the clear signs and traditions some of the Jewish and Christian scholars accepted Islam and believed in the apostleship of the Prophet of Islam but others due to the lowly and satanic desires rejected him as prophet. The Noble Qur’an in this regard has mentioned: “Is it not a sign for them that the learned Children of Israel recognize it?” (al-Shu’arā’:197).

Understanding about the Prophet of Islam through the scholars of Banī Israel, on the basis of the prophecies of their prophets, provides clear evidence for his apostleship. This was an absolute and definitive proof for the People of the Book to accept the prophethood of the Prophet of Islam. They had clearly recognised the signs with their own eyes and could analyse the truth of the prophecy of the Prophet of Islam through their own intellects.

Despite the distorted Bible and Torah, and the attempts to eradicate any indication or prophecy regarding the Prophet of Islam, traces of evidence can still be found, confirming the matter for those who seek the truth.