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𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐦

Mohamad Mostafa Nassar

Twitter@NassarMohamadMR

The Prophets and Messengers that came before us, were sent to guide humanity to the true religion of Allah. They all had the same job which is to teach people how to worship Allah and lead a righteous life. They taught this through exemplifying true sincerity and honesty in every action they did so much so that even their enemies considered them as honest and trustworthy people.

These traits that Allah has instilled in them are very important as they serve as a backbone to their claims about the unseen. Allah also attributed miracles to them to remove any doubts that these men were not sent by Allah. Many of these miracles were explicitly mentioned in the Quran which means that as Muslims we must confirm that these events did in fact take place.

The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was no exception, he performed miracles that cannot be possible for any other human being to perform without the help of Allah. He was given many miracles throughout his life. This article we will explore six miracles of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him that you may not have known:

Prophet Muhammad’s Miracle of the moon splitting

When the unbelievers challenged the Prophet to perform a miracle. He pointed towards the moon and by the will of Allah, it split into two.

‘That the Meccan people requested Allah’s Messenger peace be upon him to show them a miracle, and so he showed them the splitting of the moon.’

[Sahih al-Bukhari]

After some time of staying in that state, it eventually converged back to its original state. Although the disbelievers saw this event take place right in front of them as clear as crystal, they still disbelieved calling the Prophet a magician.

Prophet Muhammad’s miracle of Isra and Miraj

This miracle refers to the night journey Muhammad made with the angel Gabriel. He went from Mecca to Jerusalem. From there he ascended up to the heavens to hold a communion with Allah. By the time he returned to Mecca it was still nighttime.

Prophet Muhammad’s miracle of the tree that cried

The Prophet peace be upon him would rest against a dried trunk and would deliver his sermons from there.

When the Prophet’s companions finally built him a pulpit to give the Friday Sermon from, he heard a sound that resembled the crying of a baby camel. He went Down from the pulpit and made his way to the tree to embrace it.

‘The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to stand by a stem of a date-palm tree (while delivering a sermon). When the pulpit was placed for him, we heard that stem crying like a pregnant she-camel till the Prophet peace be upon him got down from the pulpit and placed his hand over it.’

Sahih al-Bukhari

Prophet Muhammad’s miracle of water that flowed from his hands

On the day of Al-Hudaibiya (Treaty), the people became very thirsty. After completing the ablution, the people had rushed towards the Prophet peace be upon him. He asked what was the matter with them. They replied that they had no water for ablution or drinking except a small pot of water which clearly wasn’t enough for them.

So, he then placed his hand into the pot and water started to flow from his fingers like a spring. Everyone drank and performed ablution that day.

“The people became very thirsty on the day of Al-Hudaibiya (Treaty). A small pot containing some water was in front of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and when he had finished the ablution, the people rushed towards him. He asked, ‘What is wrong with you?’ They replied, ‘We have no water either for performing ablution or for drinking except what is present in front of you.’

So, he placed his hand in that pot and the water started flowing among his fingers like springs. We all drank and performed ablution (from it).” I asked Jabir, “How many were you?” he replied, “Even if we had been one-hundred-thousand, it would have been sufficient for us, but we were fifteen-hundred.”

[Sahih al-Bukhari]

Prophet Muhammad’s miracle of the wedding dinner

When the Prophet peace be upon him consummated his marriage to Zaynab bint Jahsh (may Allah be pleased with her) Anas bin Malik’s mother Umm Sulaim made them ‘Hais’ (a mixture of pure Madinah dates) only enough for the Prophet peace be upon him and his wife. When the prophet peace be upon him received the dish from Anas bin Malik.

He told him to invite so many companions that the narration mentioned about 300 companions were invited that day. He fed all of his guests until they were full. Once they were done the Prophet peace be upon him told Anas bin Malik to take the dish away. As he took the dish away, he couldn’t tell whether the dish was the same when he delivered it or increased in its capacity.

“The Messenger of Allah got married and consummated the marriage with his wife.” He said: “My mother Umm Sulaim made some Hais, and I brought it to the Messenger of Allah and said: ‘My mother sends you greetings of Salam and says to you: ‘This is a little from us.” He said: ‘Put it down.’ Then he said: ‘Go and call so-and-so, and so-and-so, and whoever you meet,’ and he named some men.

So, I called those whom he named and those whom I met.” I said to Anas: “How many were they?” He said: “About three hundred. Then the Messenger of Allah said: ‘Let them sit around the dish of food in groups of ten, one after the other, and let each person eat from what is closest to him.’

They ate until they were full, then one group went out and another group came in. He said to me: ‘O Anas, clear it away.’ So, I cleared it away, and I do not know whether there was more when I cleared it away, or when I put it down.”

[ Sunan an-Nasa’i]

Prophet Muhammad’s Quran is the biggest miracle

Although the miracles listed above are extraordinary, none stack up to the greatest miracle of the Prophet peace be upon him The Holy Quran. No Muslim can disagree that the final revelation from the final Messenger peace be upon him is the undisputed greatest of his miracles.

The miracle of the Holy Quran can be proven from multiple perspectives from its historical precision, its linguistic perfection to the many prophecies it accurately foretold. It is a book that was revealed to mankind through the Prophet peace be upon him that will remain unchanged until the end of time.

Above all, the Quran presents a challenge to mankind to produce the likeness of it. A challenge that has lasted over 14 centuries uncontested. That is why the Holy Quran is the greatest miracle of the Prophet peace be upon him.

Say, “If mankind and the jinn gathered in order to produce the like of this Qur’an, they could not produce the like of it, even if they were to each other assistants.”

Quran 17:88

Foretelling the Future

In addition to performing physical miracles, Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him also foretold many future events. For example, he mentioned a time would come when shepherds will compete in constructing tall buildings. This prophecy is clearly evident for all to observe as it manifests itself in the Arab Gulf today.

Until just a century ago, the Arabs in the Gulf region were in fact living a more primitive “shepherd” lifestyle, as compared to the rest of the world. This all changed with the arrival of massive oil wealth in the mid-20th century, with much of the resulting wealth being invested in erecting skyscrapers across the region.

There are many other similar miracles performed by Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him throughout his life that attest to his extraordinary connection with God and the truth of his prophethood. However, hearing about these events later isn’t as impactful as experiencing them in person.

Out of God’s mercy and justice, He gave Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, His final messenger to humanity, an everlasting miracle which could be appreciated by all people until the end of time. That miracle is His final revelation, the Quran.

Prayers Immediately Answered

During a period of severe drought in Arabia, one of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him companions beseeched him to ask God to send rain. The prophet raised his hands in prayer, and within moments a cloud appeared in the horizon, coming in their direction. One of his companions stated, “When it came in the middle of the sky, it spread and then rained. By God! We could not see the sun for a week.”

After seven days of nonstop rain, a companion of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him implored him to ask God to stop the rain, as the constant downpour was overwhelming. The prophet raised his hands in supplication and moments later, the sun gradually began to appear as the clouds parted, moving away from the area.

Healing the Sick

Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him miraculously healed others as well. He treated his cousin Ali when he was inflicted with an eye infection. One of his companions said, “The Prophet spat in his eyes and invoked good on him and he became all right as if he had no ailment.”

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐦

For more reading

300 Authenticated Miracles of Prophet Muhammed Book

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Miracles Surrounding the Birth of the Prophet and Miracles performed by Prophet Muhammed

True Prophecies of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him

The Scientific Miracles of the Qur’an

Proof from History of Moon Splitting Miracle Into Two in Islam

Scientific Qur’an Miracles: Backbone and Ribs

Some of the Many Scientific Facts found in the Noble Quran

Astonishing Series of Who Told Prophet Muhammed?

Scientific Elaboration of Quran (95:4)

Does the Qur’ān make a mistake on where semen or sperm is produced?

Scientific Proof of Barrier Between Sweet and Salt Water Quran (25:53)

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