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Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) did not start a new religion called Islam. He was the last Prophet in the long chain of Prophets who taught humanity to live a life of obedience to our Creator, God Almighty. ""And every people had a guide."" Note: Prophets are righteous people chosen by God to educate humans and serve as role models on how to live a righteous life. - Quran Chapter 13: Verse 7 - Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him)

Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) 1. Our Creator, God Almighty is One. 2. All humans are equal. God does not differentiate people on the basis of caste, skin colour, race or descent. 3. We are answerable to God in the eternal life after death for our actions on earth. ""Seek provisions from God (alone), worship Him (alone), and give Him thanks: you will all be returned to Him (after you die)."" - Quran Chapter 29: Verse 17 - Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him)

Respect all humans- "A funeral passed by and Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) stood up. People told the Prophet, “It is (the funeral of) a Jew.” The Prophet said: “Was he not a living being (soul)?” Every person, dead or alive, irrespective of their religion, caste, skin color and ethnicity deserves respect."- Bukhari # 1313

Rights of the Minorities - The Jews are recognized as a community alongside Muslims. The Jews have the right to practice their religion and the Muslims have the right to practice their religion. The Muslims are against anyone who does acts of injustice or promotes transgression or evil. They shall all unite against that person even if that person is a Muslim. - Constitution of Medina (enacted under the leadership of Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him))

Treatment of Minorities - When Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) sent Muadh as the governor of Yemen which had Christians living as a minority, he advised him: "Be afraid of the curse of the oppressed, as there is no screen between their curse and God." (i.e don't think about oppressing them just because they are a minority, as God will accept the curse of the oppressed). - Bukhari # 2448

Protection of non-Muslims - Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) said: ""Be careful! Whoever is cruel and oppresses a non-Muslim living under a Muslim rule, or restricts their rights, or burdens them beyond their capacity, or takes anything from them against their free will; I (Prophet Muhammad) will argue for him (in support of the non-Muslim) on the Day of Judgment."" - Abu Dawud # 3052

Prophet of Mercy - Some people asked the Prophet to curse the polytheists. Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) said to them: I have not been sent (by God) to curse people, rather I have been sent (by God) to show kindness and mercy." - Sahih Muslim # 2599

Prophet's Forgiveness - During the comquest of Makkah, a companion of the Prophet told the leader of the enemies: ""Today is a day of great revenge."" The Prophet then turned towards his enemies who had made several attempts to kill him and said: ""I speak to you in the same words as Prophet Joseph told his brothers: ""There is no blame on you today."" The Prophet then forgave his enemies. True forgiveness is when you have the full power to punish someone but you still choose to forgive. - Conquest of Makkah - Raheeq al Makhtum

No personal revenge - Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) never took revenge (over anybody) for his own sake but (he took revenge) only when God's sanctified legal boundaries were violated. - Bukhari # 3560

Testimony of a Prophet's enemy - Abu Sufyan, then the archenemy of the Prophet, met with Heraclius the Byzantine emperor. Heraclius asked him: Have you ever accused him of telling lies before his claim (to be a Prophet)? Abu Sufyan replied, 'No.'

Heraclius asked: 'Does he break his promises?' Abu Sufyan replied, 'No.'

Heraclius asked: 'What does he order you to do?' Abu Sufyan replied: He tells us to worship God and God alone and not to worship anything along with Him, and to give up all superstitions our ancestors had followed. He orders us to pray, to speak the truth, to be morally pure and to keep good relations with our family and relatives.

Abu Sufyan then said: ""By God! Had I not been afraid of my companions labeling me a liar, I would not have spoken the truth about the Prophet."" - Bukhari # 7

Prophet's humility - A man came to the Prophet and his voice trembled out of awe as he spoke to him. Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) told him: “Relax, for I am not a king. I am only a son of a woman who ate dried meat.” - Sahih Ibn Majah # 2693

Prophet's gentleness - Anas, a companion of the Prophet said: I served Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) for ten years, and he never said to me, "Uf" (a minor harsh word denoting impatience) and never blamed me by saying, "Why did you do this or why didn't you do this?" - Bukhari # 6038

Prophet's simplicity - Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) used to wash his garments, stitch them (when they are torn), mend his shoes himself, milk his sheep, serve it himself and will do all the work other men do in their houses. - Sahih Jamih # 4937 & 4996.

Prophet discouraged war - O people! Do not wish to face the enemy (in a battle). Pray to God for peaceful coexistence. - Bukhari # 2965

Prophet disliked people standing up for him Anas (Prophet's companion) said: "The people loved to see Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) more than any person. But, when they saw him, they did not stand up for him since they knew, he disliked that (people standing up for him)." Adabul Mufrad # 946

Prophet didn't claim Divinity Tell them (O Prophet), ‘I am only a human being like you. It is revealed to me that your God is only One. So whoever looks forward to meet their God, let them do good deeds and not worship anyone other than God. Quran Chapter 18: Verse 110

Prophet had no Divine Qualities Tell them (O Prophet), ‘I do not have the treasures of God, nor do I know the unseen, nor do I claim to be an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me (by God). Quran Chapter 6: Verse 50

Prophet - the social reformer - Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) said:

Every superstitious custom of the past (during the period of ignorance), and every claim to shed blood (for taking revenge), is beneath these two feet of mine (i.e. is abolished). - Sahih Ibn Majah # 2144

Prophet's patience - A villager started urinating inside the mosque, and the people rushed to beat him. Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) ordered them to leave the villager alone and (asked them to) pour a bucket of water over the place where he had urinated. The Prophet then said: "You have been sent (by God) to go easy on people and you have not been sent (by God) to go hard on them." - Bukhari # 6128

When a jewish lady poisoned the Prophet... - A Jewish lady brought a poisoned (cooked) sheep for the Prophet, who ate from it. She was brought to the Prophet and people asked him: "Shall we kill her?" Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) said: "No." - Bukhari # 2617

Prophet - a warner and deliverer of good news - "Tell them (O Prophet): “I have no power to benefit or protect myself, except what God has willed. If I had the knowledge of the Unseen, I would have benefited myself enormously, and no harm would have ever touched me. I am only a warner (of God's questioning and hell fire) and deliverer of good news (of God's mercy and paradise) for those who believe (in God).” - Quran Chapter 7: Verse 188

Prophet disliked exaggeration in praising - Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) said:

Do not exaggerate in praising me as the Christians praised (Jesus) the son of Mary, for I am only a servant (of God). So, call me a servant of God and His Messenger."" - Bukhari # 3445

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