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Prophet, for it mentions numerous linguistic, scientific and legislative issues, among other
matters that are of a miraculous nature.
Prophet Muhammad lived among his companions, his family and people. There was
nothing about him that was unknown or kept secret. His life was like an open book before
them, revealing everything about him, down to the minutest details. That was why those
who believed in him sacrificed everything they had to support the truth he brought them
when they were convinced of his prophethood. Meanwhile, all he had to give them was
the true revelations he received from Allah Almighty. He called to fraternity which, in
Islam, makes no distinction whatsoever between people as to race, color, language,
wealth or sex. The Qur'an (49/13) confirms this fact, saying, "O Mankind! We created
you from a male and female and made you into nations and tribes so that you
may know one another. The noblest among you in Allah´s sight is the most
pious of You. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware."
The Prophet emphasized that lineage has no value in the sight of God:[5] "Your Lord is
One, and your father [Adam] is one. An Arab is not better than a non-Arab, nor is a non-
Arab better than an Arab; similarly, a white person is not better than a black person, nor
is a black person better than a white person – except through piety and righteousness."
(Ahmad, 23105). This means that piety and righteousness are the criteria by which Allah
judges people, regardless of color or race.
Slavery was widespread throughout the world. In fact, it was sanctioned by manmade
religions of the time and by the Bible itself, as in Genesis 9/25-27, Exodus 21/2-12 and
Ephesians 6/5. However, when God sent Muhammad as a messenger, he considered
freeing slaves one of the greatest righteous deeds that bring one closer to God as well
as one of the greatest means of making amends for sins. As the Qur'an (90/11-13)
states, "But he has not braved the steep ascent. What will convey to you what
the steep ascent is?? It is freeing a slave."
Allah Almighty sent Prophet Muhammad as "a mercy to the worlds." (Qur'an 21/107)
Prophet Muhammad said, "Those who are merciful will be shown mercy by the Most
Merciful. Be merciful those on earth, and the One above the heavens have mercy upon
you." (At-Tirmidhee, 1928) He also said, "Allah Almighty will not show mercy to the
person who does not show mercy to other people." (Muslim, 5983) In fact, he was the
epitome of mercy. As the Qur'an (3/159) states, "It is by Allah's grace that you were
gentle with them; for if you had been harsh and hard-hearted, they would
surely have deserted you; so bear with them, pray for forgiveness for them