Was Prophet Muhammad Literate? A Quran-Based Reassessment
Was Prophet Muhammad illiterate? The Quran does not explicitly say so. Instead, it emphasizes that the Prophet had no prior exposure to scripture
April 18, 2026
Browse articles under this topic.
Was Prophet Muhammad illiterate? The Quran does not explicitly say so. Instead, it emphasizes that the Prophet had no prior exposure to scripture
Introduction The Quran repeatedly describes God as: “Most Gracious, Most Merciful” This pairing appears so frequently—especially in the opening of chapters—that it is
Introduction: Beyond the Basmalah For many readers, the phrase “Most Gracious” is most familiar from the opening line of the Quran:“In the name
The Quran presents polygamy as a conditional allowance tied to orphans, justice and responsibility. This article explains, from the Quran alone, how polygamy
If the Quran is fully detailed, why does it not provide step-by-step rituals for religious duties? This article explains, from the Quran alone,
The Quran distinguishes between duʿāʾ (supplication), dhikr (remembrance), and ṣalāt (contact prayer). This article explains their meanings and why ṣalāt is a structured,
Choosing the Quran alone as the sole source of religious authority requires both rejecting unauthorized sources and upholding the duties clearly commanded in
This article examines the Quran’s authority as the sole source of religious law and guidance, the religion of Abraham, and the error of