Why Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) did not do Miracles like the Previous Prophets? – Dr Zakir Naik
Summary
TLDRThe speaker addresses a misconception about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) not performing miracles, clarifying that the Prophet did perform miracles, such as splitting the moon, as mentioned in the Quran. However, Muslims do not emphasize these miracles since the Quran itself is the ultimate and timeless miracle. The speaker explains that while previous prophets' miracles cannot be scientifically proven today, the Quran continues to stand the test of time, particularly in the modern age of science and technology. The Quran's linguistic excellence and alignment with scientific facts make it a miracle for all ages.
Takeaways
- 🕌 Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did perform miracles, contrary to the claim that he did not.
- 🌙 One of the significant miracles of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was splitting the moon, mentioned in the Quran.
- 📜 Muslims do not boast about miracles because the Quran was revealed in an era where miraculous signs were not the primary focus.
- 🔬 The miracles of previous prophets, such as Moses splitting the sea or Jesus giving life to the dead, cannot be scientifically proven today.
- 📚 The Quran is considered the greatest miracle given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as it is the word of God and remains relevant across all ages.
- 📖 During the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the Quran’s linguistic and poetic excellence proved its divine origin to the Arabs, who valued literature.
- 💡 The Quran can be tested even today, especially in the era of science and technology, without contradicting established scientific facts.
- 📘 The Quran is not a book of science but a book of signs (ayat), with over 6,000 signs, including more than 1,000 related to science.
- 🌟 Unlike previous miracles, which are time-bound, the Quran stands the test of time and can be proven as divine both in the past and in modern times.
- 📚 Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was unlettered, which further validates the Quran’s divine authorship since he could not have written it himself.
Q & A
Why is it incorrect to say that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not perform any miracles?
-It is incorrect because Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did perform miracles. For example, he split the moon, which is mentioned in the Quran, and there are many other miracles documented, including speaking to animals and trees shading him.
What is one example of a miracle performed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned in the Quran?
-One example is the splitting of the moon, which is referenced in the Quran under the event known as 'Shakhtar Kamar.'
Why do Muslims not heavily emphasize the miracles of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
-Muslims do not emphasize the miracles because, at the time when the Quran was revealed, it was not the age of miracles but the age of knowledge and reasoning. Muslims focus more on the miracle of the Quran itself.
Can the miracles performed by previous prophets be proven scientifically today?
-No, miracles such as Prophet Musa (Moses) splitting the sea or Prophet Isa (Jesus) giving life to the dead cannot be scientifically proven today.
Why is the Quran considered the greatest miracle given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
-The Quran is considered the greatest miracle because it is timeless and can be tested through science, literature, and logic, proving its divine origin across different ages.
How did the pagan Arabs react to the Quran when it was first revealed?
-The pagan Arabs, who were skilled in poetry and language, immediately recognized that the Quran's verses were beyond human capability and accepted that it was from God.
Why is the Quran relevant in the modern age of science and technology?
-The Quran is relevant because it contains over a thousand verses related to science, and none of its statements contradict established scientific facts, which allows it to be tested and understood even in modern times.
What does the Quran say about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) being unlettered, and why is this significant?
-The Quran mentions in Surah Al-Ankabut (29:48) that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was unlettered, meaning he could not read or write. This is significant because it proves that he could not have authored the Quran himself, ensuring its divine origin.
How does the Quran differ from other religious texts in terms of scientific accuracy?
-Unlike other religious texts, the Quran passes the test of modern science, as none of its verses contradict established scientific knowledge. Other scriptures tend to fail this test.
Why is the Quran referred to as the 'miracle of miracles'?
-The Quran is called the 'miracle of miracles' because it transcends the miracles of previous prophets by being an eternal source of guidance, both in its literary beauty and scientific accuracy, and it remains relevant across all ages.
Outlines
🌙 Miracles of Prophet Muhammad
This paragraph addresses a common misconception that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did not perform miracles like previous prophets. The speaker explains that the Prophet did perform numerous miracles, such as splitting the moon, communicating with animals, and being shaded by a tree during the call of nature. Although these miracles are documented, Muslims do not heavily emphasize them because the Qur'an was revealed in an era focused on literature and poetry rather than miraculous signs. Unlike miracles from earlier prophets, which cannot be scientifically proven today, the Qur'an is considered the 'miracle of miracles' that can be verified across different ages.
📜 The Qur'an: A Timeless Miracle
The paragraph emphasizes that the Qur'an stands out as a unique miracle because it is timeless and continues to prove itself in every era. When it was revealed, it was during the age of literature and poetry, and its eloquence and unmatched style convinced many of its divine origin. Today, it aligns with science and technology, with over a thousand verses in the Qur'an corresponding to modern scientific understanding. The Qur'an is not just a book of science but a book of signs, with more than six thousand verses guiding humanity. It is described as the only religious scripture that passes scientific scrutiny, unlike other religious texts.
📝 The Prophet and the Qur'an: A Perfect Union
This section highlights that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was unlettered, unable to read or write, making it impossible for him to have authored the Qur'an. This fact serves to protect against allegations that he fabricated the Qur'an. The Qur'an itself mentions in Surah Al-Ankabut (29:48) that the book was given to an unlettered prophet to prevent any claims that he wrote it himself. This underscores the miraculous nature of the Qur'an as the word of God, validated by the Prophet's inability to write, further enhancing its authenticity and credibility. The speaker concludes by reiterating that the Qur'an remains the greatest miracle given to Prophet Muhammad, proving its divine origin for eternity.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Miracles
💡Prophet Muhammad
💡Quran
💡Splitting the Moon
💡Signs (Ayats)
💡Science and Technology
💡Unlettered Prophet
💡Previous Prophets
💡Literature and Poetry
💡Word of God
Highlights
The belief that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not perform miracles is incorrect; several miracles are mentioned, such as the splitting of the moon.
The Quran mentions the splitting of the moon (Shaqq al-Qamar), which is supported by scientific findings that the moon has fissures.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed various miracles, including communicating with animals and being shaded by a tree.
Muslims do not boast about these miracles because they belonged to the age of miracles, which is now over.
Miracles from earlier prophets, like Moses splitting the sea or Jesus raising the dead, cannot be scientifically proven today.
The true miracle of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the Quran, which remains a timeless and provable miracle even today.
The Quran was revealed during an age when literature and poetry were at their peak, and its unmatched linguistic quality convinced many to accept Islam.
Today’s era is characterized by science and technology, and the Quran stands the test of scientific scrutiny.
Though the Quran is not a book of science (S-C-I-E-N-C-E), it is a book of signs (S-I-G-N-S) with over a thousand verses speaking about scientific concepts.
The Quran is the only religious book that passes the test of compatibility with modern science.
The Quran was given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), an unlettered person, which ensures that no one can claim he authored it.
Allah ensured that the Prophet was unlettered so that even critics could not accuse him of writing the Quran himself.
The Quran remains the greatest miracle of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), valid from the time of revelation until eternity.
Every era has its unique challenges, and the Quran continues to prove itself as the word of God in all ages.
Surah Al-Ankabut (29:48) mentions that the Prophet was unlettered, emphasizing that the Quran’s miraculous nature cannot be attributed to human effort.
Transcripts
there's another question that came on
the facebook just now
from sheikh khan why prophet muhammad
peace be upon him did not do miracles
like the previous prophets
to say that prophet muhammad peace be
upon him did not do miracles is totally
wrong
there are various miracles that the
prophet did for example the prophet
he split the moon it is mentioned in the
quran
and even scientifically today if you do
research you come to know that the moon
has got fissure they don't know what the
reason is
but since the quran says about shakhtar
kamar that the prophet split the moon
there's a book written which talks about
the miracles
of the prophet and there are a couple of
hundred miracles mentioned in that
that the prophet spoke to animals
the tree came and shaded the prophet
when you're going for the call of nature
there are various miracles but but
we muslims don't boast of these miracles
the reason we muslims do not boast of
these miracles because
at the time when the quran was revealed
it was not the age of miraculous
previously about the age of americans at
the time of musa at the time
and there are many miracles which are
mentioned in the quran even the
prophetic miracles
but all the miracles that were done by
the earlier prophets you cannot prove it
now
for example musa islam is pretty see if
mentioned in the quran muslims believe
in it
can we prove it logically scientifically
did musa islam split the sea
we cannot isa ala salaam gave life to
the dead
it's mentioned the bible is mentioned in
the quran can i prove it today he gave
life to the dead
without doubt no prophet split the moon
can i prove hundred percent
scientifically no i can give okay there
are indications
that there is a fissure in the moon it
may be bigger but no
so the miracles are things which science
cannot justify
at that time so what was the miracle
that time may not be a miracle today
what we have to analyze today the
miracle of the miracle
given to the prophet muhammad was the
glorious quran
quran is the miracle of miracles
which can prove itself at that time
can even prove today and if we analyze
quran
has proved itself with the word of god
in all the ages when it was revealed
it was the age of literature and poetry
previously age of miracles quran is a
miracle of americans
when the quran was revealed it was not
the age of america it was the age of
literature and poetry the non-muslim
the pagan arabs at that time arabic was
at its pinnacle
the moment they heard the verses of the
quran
they realized this cannot be from any
human being the way it is
the words it has to be from god
and they accepted islam today is not the
age of literature and poetry
if i say in a very poetic fashion the
world is flat will a modern man believe
the answer is no
today's age of science and technology
today if we test
the quran with science and technology
you can
easily be satisfied that there is not a
single verse in the quran
which is against established science and
though the quran is not a book of
science s-c-i-e-n-c
it's the book of signs s-i-g-n-s it's a
book of ayats
and there are more than six thousand
signs six thousand irs in the glorious
quran
out of which more than a thousand speak
about sans
and i've given a talk on quran and
modern science compatible or
incompatible
if you put the test of science to the
quran quran is the only religious book
on the face of this who passes the test
all the other scriptures they will fail
the test
and later on there may be another age we
don't know what age it will be
so alhamdulillah almighty allah
gave the miracle of miracles to prophet
muhammed
and allah says in the quran in surah and
kabut chapter 29 verse number 48
that we gave the book to a person who's
unlettered
the prophet was unlettered he could not
read or write
so that even the blabbers of vanity
would not object
that means this quran no one can say
that the prophet is authored he sought
to it that the last
and final messenger was unlettered
so that no one could lay an allegation
the prophet wrote the quran
knows bella even the most intelligent
man cannot write
but even that smallest excuse hardly big
enough
to hang a fly allah did not give them so
that's the reason alhamdulillah the
greatest miracle actually was given to
the prophet that is the quran
which can not only be proof that time it
can be proof today
and will be able to be proved to be the
word of god to eternity inshallah
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