Arguments from the Hadith

BASED ON AN ANALOGY Instead, the answer lay in refuting the propaganda they spread with a strong counter-argument. Consequently, the chapter called Al-Kausar was revealed. In this chapter, God Almighty declared that He had granted “Kausar” (abundance) to Muhammad. Thus, it was affirmed that the Prophet would indeed have a legacy, and those who opposed him would be left without any roots or continuity. ‘Kausar’ literally means ‘one of great abundance.’ The verse in the Quran states: “Indeed, We have granted you, [O Muhammad], abundance (al-Kausar).” (108:1) Abdullah bin Abbas states that in the above verse, ‘Kausar’ refers to the blessings and goodness God has bestowed upon the Prophet of Islam. Ikrima, a disciple of Ibn Abbas, further elaborated on this by explaining that it signifies Prophethood and the Quran. This means that God has granted the Prophet something far more significant than having male children—He has bestowed upon him the true religion of God. Millions of people will come under the influence of the Prophet and become faithful followers of this religion. Instead of having just one male heir, Prophet Muhammad has been granted millions of ideological heirs. Even the children of his opponents will take pride in abandoning their own religion and embracing his teachings. Hence, in this situation, one can reflect and decide who lacks heirs—Prophet Muhammad or his adversaries. This answer, given in the verse of the Quran, was undeniably more impactful than physically killing Al-‘As bin Wa’il. While killing him would have eliminated an individual, this