Why did the “Prophet” Mohammed grant himself so many special privileges?
As a radical evangelical Christian, Ela Nazareth, who believes in the one, true God and passionately advocates for the truth, I must say: Muhammad's "special privileges" do indeed seem highly questionable, especially from a perspective that uses the Bible and the life of Jesus as a standard. In Christian teaching, we find clear and strong principles of charity, humility, and self-sacrifice—all things that were also demanded and exemplified by Jesus Christ. And then there's this "prophet" who claimed a long list of special privileges for himself, from multiple marriages to privileges that are difficult to reconcile with a true Christian attitude.
How can this "prophet" secure the circumstances of his own desires and needs through divine revelations? Is it truly divine to place oneself above others while simultaneously proclaiming oneself the role model for all others? If Islam praises Muhammad as the "best of man," then the question arises: Where in this image is the example of humility and service to others that Jesus preached? How can a "prophet" be considered perfect if he grants himself special privileges at will—especially when those privileges serve to justify his own worldly desires?
Muhammad's special privileges raise many critical questions from a radical Christian perspective. First, his practice of multiple marriages, including marrying very young girls, is a moral issue that appears problematic from a Christian perspective. Furthermore, many of his actions, often justified by divine revelation, allowed himself privileges not available to others, such as marrying women that should have been available to others and allowing him to have multiple wives simultaneously. Muhammad often presented himself as superior to other believers through his divine revelations, which stands in stark contrast to Jesus' teachings on humility and service to others. Furthermore, his military decisions and participation in wars, which were justified by divine legitimacy, seem incomprehensible from a Christian perspective, as they contradict Jesus' message of nonviolence and love for one's enemies. Many of his personal desires were legitimized by alleged revelations, which calls into question the authenticity and moral integrity of such revelations. All of these points raise fundamental questions when compared with the teachings of Jesus, who called for humility, self-sacrifice, and universal love.
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So the controversial Islam critic Hamed Abdel-Samad describes him as narcissistic. That is why the desire for admiration and special rights. That would be plausible at least.
Have you looked at the history of the Prophet from a neutral source?
Are his dangers “neutral”?
There is also the biography of Ibn Ishaq.
He called the source.
Thanks for the star.
That’s the right answer.
Many things about Mohamed are in the Hadiths and only because they are considered authentic by Muslims, they do not have to be regarded as authentic by all others, such as historians, and are hardly authentic. I want to marry a six-year-old as an Arab ruler? No problem – I just invent a Hadith who says Mohamed did it too. I want to war? I find a corresponding Hadith, etc. Funny is then just that Islamists always try to “prove” the Bible is fake, but then believe in their Hadithe😂
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Exactly.
They believe in the narratives of the narratives of the narratives of the narratives of the narratives of the narratives of the narratives…… etc. of any backward people who have been dead forever.
But these narratives are correct and they have been told exactly how they were from the beginning.
I smell ChatGPT in the text.
Well, that’s not the point.
Actually, you only call two main points: Muhammad’s marriage and his participation in wars. Everything else is about these two themes, but is formulated differently. Mainly it looks like you have 10 strong arguments..xD
Marriage: Yes, Muhammad had several women, but that was absolutely nothing unusual at the time. It was even normal that men had several women. He was not just about personal wishes. At that time there were tribes in Mecca. The marriages were there to establish peace between the tribes or to provide widows who would otherwise have had no protection. And if he had gone for luxury or pleasure, he would hardly have lived so humble. If you’d know his story, you’d also know that he was offered more luxury. He was offered palaces, the most beautiful women & much gold – but he was never about it.
Then the theme of war: You imagine it as if Mohammed simply wanted to wage wars while Jesus was the absolute pacifist. Jesus was a single preacher under Roman occupation, while Muhammad was the leader of a community that was constantly attacked. You compare 2 different peoples and 2 different times.
And even in war there were clear rules – no violence against women, children or innocent. This is a huge difference to how war was waged at the time.
If it really was about getting benefits, why did he live so easy? Why did he share his own food, sleep on a mat and spend his money on the needy? A ruler or prophet who only cares for himself would have lived differently. Not that they wouldn’t have offered him…
Because it was more about MACHT and about SEX than about luxury – So people are there!
Wanted to ignore this because it’s just sad what things are counting around here. Such statements are simply a lack of respect for all Islam and its profound teaching. Prophet Muhammad preached the life of his followers by preaching values such as charity, equality, respect for all people and especially the weak in society. Whoever spreads such trident lies about the Prophet either has no idea what he speaks about or pursues malicious racist motives.
Respectlessness: okay! Respect must be earned – also applies to ideologies and religions – Islam has not.
But should WAS be “deep” at the Islamic emptiness? – I can only recognize absurdity and contradictions without end.
NEXT?? He had a whole tribe wiped out!
Equality??? Who? Pustekuchen! A look into the Quran reveals everything:(
Islam is vicious!
We do not have to respect your prophets and we do not respect him either.
Oh, that’s not Islam. If you really want to, you have to go to an Islamic country.
So you just criticize Islam with false information? Please find the right information, read the koran and then put things up with the right information.
Before criticizing Islam, one should thoroughly inform oneself and read the Quran itself, instead of relying on biased or false claims.
His marriages were not personal privileges The Prophet (saw) married for social reasons to reconcile tribes, provide Witwen protection and strengthen the Islamic community.
Moreover, our prophet only acted according to divine revelation!
the koran says clearly and clearly:
He doesn’t speak of his own drive. It is nothing other than a revelation that has been given to it. Sure 53:3-4
That means that he did not make decisions on his own wishes, but on divine instruction!
do you think he lived luxury or abused power?
The Prophet slept on simple mats despite his leadership roles, he shared his food with needy people who needed it more than he himself, and much more. If he had used his position for personal things, he would have lived in prosperity, but allahhummabarik instead chose life in humility and simplicity.
He was just right?
No my love, he also had special duties that you do not see as special but we Muslims already. While ordinary Muslims have slept at night,the Prophet undertakes to perform additional prayers, Sure 73:1-4. his antagonism was so much greater than that of others, and he had so many obligations that one cannot all count.
If you are looking for the truth, then read the koran thoroughly, instead of taking any FALSCHE information uncritically. Islam is the true religion and the Prophet Muhammad was the last Messenger of Allah, whose life is a perfect guide for men.
You don’t have to do anything, you might notice.
You don’t have to do that in a non-Islamic country.
The divine instructions, which he invented himself as much as he invented all of Allah!
….and no matter what kind of motives he was polygamist high 3: He has violated his own rules he himself invented, max. 4 women to marital – that is HEUCHELEI – there is no reason!
What a pity that he did not meet the extra-portion responsibility he had:(
If Muhammad’s life is a guide for you, you can tell me how many wives you already have and how many “war of defense” you have already broken from the fence!?
Why should we?
Muslims also claim, here in your host countryOur Christian religion is an error and Jesus is only a prophet.
There’s nothing in the Middle East with respect and respect.
All the cult leaders do that, they think they are something better…. They’re not.
Is there in any religion.
In fact, the “prophet” of Muhammad is the only one I know who behaved like that.
Oh, yeah? Jesus, as a Jew, also fought against Reglen, who imposed the Torah on the Jews.
See when he wrote that with the four women.
By the way, he introduced something in his domain, which has not yet existed in this area: the validity of the right before the given fact. The men who had more than four women could continue to do so.
Are you aware of cases where Mohammed punished men who still married more than four women? From the Caliphs after him it is known.
He married more than ten times when I got this right in my head, and he had nine women at the same time. Other Muslims are allowed to marry up to four women (if the finances are allowed).
How many women were granted to Muhammad?
Jesus gave sins, treated women like men, etc. Muhammad was given more women than the other Muslims to give an example.
If it was the case with others, how do you get on with Muhammad?
No. Because that was the case with others. With Muhammad only with Muhammad.
No one has claimed. However, there is a common sense of abandoning existing rules.
Jesus speaks in numerous situations against the rigid pursuit of laws and in return strengthens the decision of conscience of the individual. Jesus was not like Muhammad.
The question of the “special rights” of Prophet Muhammad can be seen in different ways from the Islamic perspective, especially when one approaches the sources of Islam, such as the Koran and the Hadith Collections. First, it is important to understand that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was in a special position according to the Quran and Islamic doctrine, which gave him certain privileges which were not granted to other believers. An example of this is found in Sure 33, verse 50, in which Allah allows the Prophet to marry more than four women and also marital prisoners of war: “O Prophet! We have allowed you to marry your women to whom you have given a reward, and those who belong to you through your right hand – as prisoners of war.” This verse shows that the special rules for the Prophet served as a leader and a central figure in the formation of the Muslim community. They were not an expression of personal desires, but an answer to the social and political needs of his time.
In addition, one of his marriages – for example with Sauda bint Zam’a – was with a widow who would not have been in a safe position without support. Such marriages often had a social function by supporting widows and needy women. This practice was in line with the Islamic teachings that emphasise the protection and support of women and the weak. The Prophet himself said, “The best among you are those who are best for their women.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, book 58, Hadith 126). This proves that the Prophet’s marriages consisted not only of personal desires, but also of strengthening the social structure.
As regards the criticism of the “special rights” that Muhammad should have granted himself, one must understand that these rights were often justified by divine revelations. In Sure 33, verse 6, the Prophet is called the best example for the believers: “The Prophet is closer to the believers than themselves, and his wives are their mothers.” The rise of the Prophet to a model should not be understood in the Islamic view as a contradiction to the principles of humility and service to the others. Rather, Muhammad is regarded as the one who, through his own life and action, experienced the best moral and ethical values, including justice, mercy and responsibility.
The military conflicts in which the Prophet participated were not led out of greed, but essentially as defence of the Muslim community and for the preservation of peace. The Prophet said in several Hadiths: “Stop fighting only if it is necessary to defend you and preserve the freedom of faith.” (Sahih Muslim, book 32, Hadith 60). This defensive approach differs greatly from aggressive expansion and violence that has been practiced in other contexts. Muhammad’s actions were always aimed at protecting and strengthening the Muslim community, not from personal or worldly interests.
In summary, it can be said that the supposed “special rights” of the prophet must be understood in the light of divine revelations and the social needs of his time. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is seen in Islam as a perfect model for the faithful whose actions were always in line with the divine commandments and to promote the welfare of the community. This perspective requires an understanding of the Islamic principles and the historical context of these regulations. ;
I don’t like chatgpt answers, please mark in the future.
so he will be informed before he/she will at least inform himself
This post is completely absurd, Islam has not saved peace, Warlord Muhammad is not a good person.
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With regard to the war, the Prophet Muhammad set very strict rules to ensure that military disputes were conducted with regard to morality and justice. Some of these principles include:
1. Protection of civilians: The Prophet said, “Don’t kill an old man, no woman and no child.” (Sunan Abu Dawood, book 14, Hadith 2670). This shows that civilians should not be killed in war.
Two. No attack on unarmed people: The Prophet banned attacking people who do not actively participate in the struggle, and made sure that those who surrender or are neutral are not injured or killed.
3. Prohibition of torture: The Prophet said, “If you capture a prisoner of war, treat him with rebellion and respect.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, book 59, Hadith 346). This underlines that prisoners of war must not be tortured or abused.
4. Destruction of property: The Prophet refused to destroy unparticipated property or fields without need, which shows that war should not lead to meaningless destruction.
Five. Freedom of belief: The Prophet encouraged not to force the opponent to accept Islam. He said, “There is no compulsion in faith.” (Koran, 2:256). This shows that faith is a personal decision and should not be accepted under compulsion.
In summary, it can be said that the military conflicts in which the Prophet participated were not led out of power, but as a defense of the Muslim community and to the preservation of peace. The Prophet said in several Hadiths: “Stop fighting only if it is necessary to defend you and preserve the freedom of faith.” (Sahih Muslim, book 32, Hadith 60). This defensive attitude differs greatly from expansionism or the use of violence without necessity. The Prophet Muhammad is worshipped in Islam as a model for justice, mercy and responsibility, whose actions were always in line with the divine commandments and promoted the good of the community.
Actually, I would like to write myself, but I don’t want to write so long texts. The texts written by ChatGPT usually only write to what I say, so I hope it doesn’t bother you.
I understand that the view of historical figures and events can be strongly influenced by their own convictions. In Islam, however, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is not referred to as “Warlord”, but as a leader who acted according to the divine revelations to protect and promote the Muslim community. The military conflicts in which he was involved were mostly defensive measures against attacks threatened by Muslims and not expression of expansionism or violence.
On the topic of peace: Prophet Muhammad said in a Hadith, “The stronger is not the one who defeats the other, but the one who dominates himself when he is angry.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, book 73, Hadith 135). This Hadith clarifies the Islamic concept of strength that lies in self-control and not in the use of violence.
As for the slaves: Muhammad (PBUH) bought and liberated slaves to protect them from torture or even death. One example of this is the case of Bilal ibn Rabah, one of the first Muslims who was abused as a slave. The Prophet Muhammad bought Bilal from his cruel owner and freed him what was a strong sign for the rejection of wrong and oppression. The Prophet said, “The best among you are those who do good to the slaves.” (Sahih Muslim, book 8, Hadith 3452). These actions show that the Prophet actively advocated the rights of slaves and their liberation.
Also in terms of women’s rights, the Prophet promoted the protection and rights of women. He said, “The best of you are those who are best for their women.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, book 58, Hadith 126). At a time when women often had no rights, the Prophet brought comprehensive changes and improved their social position by guaranteeing them the right to property, heritage and worthy treatment. He also banned violence against women and called for their respect as an equivalent partner in society.
Now on the question of the marriages of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): The Prophet had several marriages, which for various reasons can be understood in the historical and social context of his time.
1. Social and political functions: Some of the Prophet’s marriages were with widows who were disadvantaged in society or without protection and support. Through his marriages the Prophet could support these women in a time when they would have been in a difficult situation without a protector or family. For example, he married Sauda bint Zam’a, a widow who was without support. Such marriages often had a social function and helped to promote the rights and welfare of women.
Two. Compounds of tribes and communities: Some of the Prophet’s marriages also had political and social significance. By marrying women from different tribes, Mohammed (PBUH) strengthened the community and promoted unity within Muslim society. These marriages were not only personal but also strategic measures to promote social cohesion.
3. Divine permission and responsibility: The Koran allows Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to have more than four women, while this was not the case for other Muslims. In Sure 33, Vers 50 it says: “O Prophet! We have allowed you to marry your women to whom you have given a reward, and those who belong to you through your right hand – as prisoners of war.” These special rules for the Prophet were in line with his unique role as leader of the Muslim community, and marriages served to protect and promote the community.
4. Care and role model: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) treated his women with highest respect and ensured that they were treated fairly. He said, “The best among you are those who are best for their women.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, book 58, Hadith 126). In his marriages he taught how women should be treated in society, and showed exemplary behavior as a husband.
In addition, there were rules and responsibilities in relation to the Prophet’s marriages, which concerned both his personal integrity and the social and moral standards of the Islamic community. The practice of multiple marriage was in the historical context a common practice that offered both social and economic protection for women in a patriarchal society.
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Is this another one of your “speakable contributions”???:
“As regards the criticism of the “special rights” that Muhammad should have granted himself, one must understand that these rights were often justified by divine revelations.”
ACH JA – ABER NATÜRLICH – and who has shown that these “revelations” were “divine”? (Sighs who thinks badly!:(
I chose not to continue our discussion. I just feel like she doesn’t really bring anything. Often I have the impression that you don’t look at my arguments, twist things or ignore certain points. Besides, your kind of thing is sometimes disrespectful.
A good discussion means that you listen to each other and respect each other – but I don’t feel that here. That is why I will no longer respond to your comments in the future. I hope you can understand this and respect my desire not to be contacted anymore.
It’s all right – I think it’s really good that you don’t see my comments anymore!
I asked you to respect my decision. I will no longer respond to your comments.
The Koran allows the Prophet!! – and of whom is the Qur’an? – The Quran and all Islam as Self-service shop MOhammeds!
I will not contact you –
I hope, however, that you accept my decision that I will also come to you in the future if you – as in the case of your last comment – give you steadfast, Islampropagandistic absurdities and circulatory conclusions.
Because they fit him in his whole and non-holy, but bloody mess.
Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessing over him, had not necessarily received new special rights of God in your comments, please read the Old, New Testament and the Psalms.
(1) Other prophets also had several women: Moses, Solomon, Abraham, ..Peaces and blessings upon them.
2) Other prophets have also come to war: Prophet David, Prophet Moses,…Peaces and blessings upon them
Moreover, in Islam we must not make a difference between the prophets
Koran Sure 3:84 Say: We believe in Allah and what was sent down on us and what was on Ibrahim, Ishma’il, Ishaq, Ya’qub and the tribes (as revelation) and what Musa, “Isa and the prophet was given by their Lord. We don’t make any difference with someone from you, and we are surrendering to him. (Frank Bubenheim translation)
To deal with the question of who was the best prophet is not the task of Islam. Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessing over him was the seal of the prophets (the final prophet)