A Mercy to the Worlds
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is honored as the final Messenger of God, sent as a mercy to all creation.
Qur’an Reference: Al-Anbiya 107
His Life in Brief
- Born in Mecca in 570 CE
- Known as “Al-Amin” – the Trustworthy
- Received the first revelation at age 40
- Dedicated his life to guiding humanity
Qur’an Reference: Al-Qalam 4
Known as “Al-Amin” – The Trustworthy
Even before prophethood, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was known as Al-Amin, the Trustworthy — someone whose honesty and integrity were unmatched.
Qur’an Reference: Ash-Shu’ara 107
His Character and Virtues
He was known for truthfulness, patience, generosity, forgiveness, and humility.
Qur’an Reference: Al-Ahzab 21
His Mission and Message
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ called people to worship one God, live with justice, and show compassion.
- Tawheed (Oneness of God)
- Justice and fairness
- Care for the weak and oppressed
- Living ethically and with purpose
Qur’an References: Az-Zumar 11 • An-Nahl 90
The Night Journey and Ascension (Isra and Mi’raj)
One of the most miraculous events in Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ life was the Night Journey (Isra) and Ascension (Mi’raj).
- Isra: the night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem
- Mi’raj: the ascension from Jerusalem to the heavens
- The five daily prayers were made obligatory
- He was shown Paradise and Hell
Qur’an References: Al-Isra 1 • An-Najm 13–18
Farewell Sermon (Khutbah)
In his final sermon, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ reminded people of equality, justice, and respect for life and property.
Qur’an References: Al-Hujurat 13 • Al-Ma’idah 8
What He Taught About Love and Mercy
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that mercy is at the heart of faith and encouraged kindness to all creation.
Qur’an Reference: Al-Imran 159
Selected Sayings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
The best of you are those who are best to their families.
The most beloved of people to Allah on the Day of Judgment and the closest to Him will be the just leaders.
Whoever is kind to the creatures of God is kind to himself.
He who cheats us is not one of us.
The truthful and trustworthy merchant will be with the Prophets, the truthful, and the martyrs.
He who sleeps full while his neighbor is hungry is not one of us.
Truth leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise.
The best of people are those who are most beneficial to people.
Verily, with every difficulty comes relief.
Cleanliness is half of faith.
Questions People Often Ask
Is Prophet Muhammad worshiped in Islam?
Hayır, Müslümanlar yalnızca Allah’a ibadet ederler. Hz. Muhammed O’nun elçisidir.
Why do Muslims love him so much?
Because he guided humanity with mercy and lived the message he taught.
What is the meaning of “peace be upon him” (ﷺ)?
It is a way of showing respect whenever his name is mentioned.