GOD’S GUARANTEE

The same principle applies to the Prophet of Islam on a grander scale. The abundance of extraordinary historical evidence has established his noble character as a factual reality. He is no longer a subject of controversy but rather a historical figure whose greatness is universally recognized, regardless of one’s personal beliefs. Therefore, in modern times, numerous non-Muslim authors have written books acknowledging the Prophet’s exceptional greatness. For instance, Thomas Carlyle referred to him as “the diamond of all the prophets,” while Michael Hart ranked him as the most outstanding individual in his list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Through such recognition, God Almighty has elevated the Prophet of Islam to a position where the mockery of a mocker holds no significance and becomes meaningless in the eyes of the people. The insults directed at him do not diminish his stature in any way. The Prophet had foretold his ummah about this divine decree in advance. In the tradition, it is mentioned that the Quraysh of Makkah used to insult the Prophet by calling him “Mudhammam” (condemned, rebuked). However, the Prophet did not retaliate against them. Instead, he expressed his surprise at their persecution, stating, “Are you not amazed at the persecution of the Quraysh. They insult and call me ‘Mudhamman,’ whereas I am Muhammad (praised one).” (Ibn Hisham, Al-Sirah, Vol. 1, p. 356) In this tradition, the Prophet conveyed that the Lord of the universe has destined him to have a place in world history as Muhammad (praised one), rendering their insults baseless and meaningless.