Muhammad, The Prophet, The Best Beloved.
Given the unbelievable insensitive nature of some of the cartoons being published that depict one of the great contributors to human civilization, I am reminded of something I read ten years ago.
First one needs to remember the climate in which Muhammad lived.
The people that Muhammad lived with were gripped in the deepest of savagery and barbarism.
The mission of the Best Beloved Muhammad can only be described as the work of the Holy Spirit. In my opinion, a work that should be likened to a return of the Christ.
His message of love and community and some scientific fact to these people was met with the severest oppression and cruelty as the nomadic tribes united against him.
Muhammad's contribution to humanity is well documented and worthy of everyone's respect. During the middle ages, While Europe was in the lowest depths of barbarism , the Arab peoples were superior to the other nations in learning, in the arts, mathematics, civilization, government and other sciences.
Our Best Beloved Muhammad was the Enlightener and Educator of these different Arab tribes, A Founder of the nation state form of government and Illuminator of human perfections through justice, a corner stone of western civilization.
I'll end this post with Muhammad's direction to his followers about a community of Christian people that lived in Najran and were under his care and protection.
(1) Some Answered Questions; Abdul Baha,1964 Bahai Publishing Trust, Wilmette, Illinois
First one needs to remember the climate in which Muhammad lived.
Muhammad appeared in the desert of Hijaz in the Arab Peninsula, which was a desolate, sterile wilderness, sandy and uninhabited. Some parts, like Mecca and Medina, are extremely hot.Pg 22(1)
The people that Muhammad lived with were gripped in the deepest of savagery and barbarism.
the people are nomads with the manners and customs of dwellers in the desert, and entirely destitute of education and science. The Banu-Tamim tribe would bury their daughters alive, glorying in it as an honorable thing to do. Thus many of the men would threaten their wives, saying, "if a daughter is born to you, I will kill you."Pg.19 (1)
The mission of the Best Beloved Muhammad can only be described as the work of the Holy Spirit. In my opinion, a work that should be likened to a return of the Christ.
His message of love and community and some scientific fact to these people was met with the severest oppression and cruelty as the nomadic tribes united against him.
The first question which He put to them was, "Why do you not accept the Pentateuch and the Gospel, and why do you not believe in Christ and in Moses?" They argued," Our forefathers did not believe in the Pentateuch and the Gospel."
In such a country, and amidst such barbarous tribes, an illiterate Man produced a book in which, in a perfect and eloquent style, he explained the divine attributes and perfections, the prophethood of the messengers of God, the divine laws and some scientific facts.Pg.23-23 (1)
Muhammad's contribution to humanity is well documented and worthy of everyone's respect. During the middle ages, While Europe was in the lowest depths of barbarism , the Arab peoples were superior to the other nations in learning, in the arts, mathematics, civilization, government and other sciences.
Our Best Beloved Muhammad was the Enlightener and Educator of these different Arab tribes, A Founder of the nation state form of government and Illuminator of human perfections through justice, a corner stone of western civilization.
I'll end this post with Muhammad's direction to his followers about a community of Christian people that lived in Najran and were under his care and protection.
"If anyone infringes on their rights, I myself will be his enemy, and in the presence of God I will bring a charge against him." In the edicts that He promulgated it is clearly stated that the lives, properties and honor of the Christians and Jews are under the protection of God.Pg.21(1)
(1) Some Answered Questions; Abdul Baha,1964 Bahai Publishing Trust, Wilmette, Illinois
posted by Derek Richards at 12:02:00 PM
3 Comments:
Thank you for your elucidating, informative post. Indeed, we all should heed the Prophet's sage words...
Peace~
Annamarie Deneen
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Please don't confuse the work Muhammad did with the present day followers. I don't confuse the IRA or Hitler with Christ. Muhammad is as blameless as Jesus.
Feel sorry for the misguided souls now protesting violently no matter what they call themselves.
Thanks for posting something positive and informative about Muhammad. Obviously, it's desperately needed in the current climate. I really think that extremists on both sides of the cartoon issue (Radical Muslims vs. Islamophobes/Uncompromising Libertarians) look forward to seeing an ideological clash. In my opinion most ideological battles aren't usually worth waging. This doesn't necessarily mean appeasement in the West, or a lack of Muslim on the other side; rather it's a recognition that peace and order is sometimes more important than certain ideals. It is enjoyable to be self-righteous and breath fire, but at some point a person should consider the practical consequences of what they're saying. That's just my two cents.
Cheers,
Akeel
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