“Muhammad: The Bewitched Prophet?” | Dr Sayed Ammar Nakshawani | Manchester, U.K.

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Prophet Muhammad's infallibility and purity are challenged in a Hadith narrated by Aisha, prompting discussions on prophethood and the concept of Nabi and Rasul. The text also refutes claims of bewitchment and satanic influence on Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing his divine protection and pure character.

Insights

  • The Hadith narrated by Aisha challenges the belief in Prophet Muhammad's infallibility by suggesting he was affected by black magic, prompting a reassessment of prophethood and raising doubts about his purity and divine protection.
  • The rejection of the idea that Prophet Muhammad could be influenced by black magic or Satan is a fundamental tenet of Shia belief, emphasizing his divine protection and purity, while historical accounts and theological discussions counter claims of bewitchment, highlighting the spiritual and transformative nature of his encounters.

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Recent questions

  • Can Prophet Muhammad be affected by black magic?

    No, Prophet Muhammad's purity protects him from such influences.

  • How do scholars handle inquiries about black magic?

    Scholars receive numerous inquiries but emphasize purity and Quran recitation.

  • What distinguishes Shia belief regarding Prophet Muhammad?

    Shia belief rejects the notion of Prophet Muhammad's vulnerability to black magic.

  • How does the Quran refute claims about Prophet Muhammad?

    The Quran asserts Prophet Muhammad's infallibility and purity.

  • What was the greatest insult to Prophet Muhammad?

    The mistreatment and killing of his family members.

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Summary

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Prophet Muhammad's Bewitchment: Reassessing His Purity

  • Aisha narrates a Hadith where Prophet Muhammad was bewitched, raising questions about his infallibility.
  • Every school in Islam reveres Prophet Muhammad, but the Hadith challenges the depiction of his character.
  • Muslims worldwide revere Prophet Muhammad as the purest and greatest man, untainted in character.
  • The Hadith suggests Prophet Muhammad was affected by black magic, leading to doubts about his message's authenticity.
  • The Hadith prompts a reassessment of the concept of prophethood and the definition of a Nabi and Rasul.
  • Differences in the depiction of Prophet Muhammad exist between Shia and Sunni literature.
  • The Hadith narrated by Aisha highlights a major problem in understanding prophethood and the purity of Prophet Muhammad's life.
  • The discussion on Prophet Muhammad's bewitchment is crucial for safeguarding his image and teachings.
  • The Hadith narrated by Aisha in Bukhari and Muslim details Prophet Muhammad's hallucinations and uncertainty about his actions.
  • The Hadith delves into Prophet Muhammad's private life, including his state of janaba and interactions with his wives, raising questions about privacy and propriety.

21:03

Prophet Muhammad's Divine Protection and Revelation

  • In many cases, individuals who claim to be affected by black magic may have elevated themselves to an unwarranted status, leading to false beliefs.
  • Envy towards someone is not a common occurrence, and it is crucial to understand that black magic cannot affect those who maintain purity and cleanliness.
  • Messages claiming black magic effects are often forwarded to scholars, who frequently receive an influx of such inquiries, often based on trivial occurrences like finding hair in a room.
  • The presence of hair or a disapproving relative in a photo does not indicate black magic, as purity, charity, and Quran recitation act as protective shields against such influences.
  • The Prophet Muhammad's childhood was marked by extraordinary occurrences, such as speaking at a young age, immunity to extreme temperatures, and the blossoming of trees upon his touch.
  • The belief that the Prophet Muhammad could be affected by black magic or Satan contradicts the essence of his prophethood and divine protection.
  • The rejection of the notion that the Prophet Muhammad could be bewitched or influenced by Satan is a fundamental tenet of Shia belief, distinguishing it from other schools of thought.
  • The concept of the Prophet Muhammad being bewitched or influenced by Satan is refuted through historical accounts and theological discussions, emphasizing his divine protection and purity.
  • The discussion of the Prophet Muhammad's revelation of the Quran over 23 years, starting in Ramadan, highlights the angelic encounter where the Prophet was urged to read despite his initial inability.
  • The detailed account of the Prophet Muhammad's encounter with the angel during the revelation of the Quran underscores the profound spiritual and transformative nature of the event, dispelling misconceptions about his vulnerability to external influences.

41:18

Rasulullah: Prophet from Birth, Misconceptions Debunked

  • Rasulullah was a prophet from birth, unlike the misconception that he became a prophet at 40 when he announced his prophethood.
  • Rasulullah was guided throughout his life and was waiting for Revelation before Jabrael came to him at 40.
  • Contrary to the belief that Rasulullah considered suicide, he simply asked Jabrael what he should recite when asked to recite.
  • Khadijah's cousin, Waraka, confirmed Rasulullah's prophethood, leading Rasulullah to accept his role as a prophet.
  • Bewitching, satanic influence, and suicidal tendencies attributed to Rasulullah are refuted by the Quran's teachings.
  • The Quran states that Shaytan cannot affect those who are purified from sin, proving Rasulullah's infallibility.
  • Claims that Rasulullah frowned at a blind man are debunked, as it contradicts his sublime morality and the Quran's teachings.
  • Surah 48 of the Quran was revealed to console Umar's anger towards Rasulullah, according to some, which is refuted as disrespectful.
  • The Prophet's infallibility is upheld, and his family's purity is emphasized, as they were chosen and purified by Allah.
  • The greatest insult to Rasulullah was the mistreatment and killing of his family, surpassing any other form of disrespect towards him.

01:04:53

Tragic Deaths in Rasulullah's Family

  • Every single member of Rasulullah's family mentioned was killed one by one, facing pain, torture, insult, and ridicule.
  • Imam Al-Hasan stated that none of them escaped death or poisoning.
  • Imam Al-Hasan was the first victim, insulted by being called delirious and told the Quran was enough.
  • Even Imam Al-Hasan's grandson, Hassan bin Ali, couldn't approach his grandfather's grave.
  • Imam Al-Hasan requested to be buried near his grandmother, Imam Ali's mother, and to pass by his grandfather's grave during his funeral.
  • Imam Al-Hasan was denied burial near his grandfather's grave, and he was poisoned, causing blood to cover his body.
  • Zainab, who witnessed the deaths of her family members, was left alone in Medina, calling out for her lost loved ones.
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