Many faces of Muhammad!
The following images of Islam's
prophet were collected from various sources. Since photography was
not invented in those days, it is difficult to imagine how he really looked.
But description of Muhammad's demeanor abounds in the Hadiths.
Some of the following images were drawn by either Turkish or Persian artists
three or four centuries ago.
Image of Muhammad as drawn by an unknown western artist
Muhammad riding Buraq while on his way
to meet Allah. This image was taken from a Persian manuscript (circa
1539-1543) of the Khamsa of Nizami. The title of this art
is 'Haft paykar.'
Muhammad is seen here with his Sahabas. This was taken
from a Persian miniature. (Source: Early Islam by Desmond Stewart.
1967. Time-Life Books)
Muhammad seen here with Archangel Gabriel. This image
was published on April 16, 2001 issue of Time, which brought condemnation
from Sunni Muslims all over the world.
Two Great Prophets - Muhammad on a camel and Jesus on a donkey.
They are on their way to meet Moses who is seen here peaking through a
window
Muhammad nominating Ali as his successor in presence of his
Sahabas (painting from Safavid period)
As Muhammad's men fight it out with the rivals, the prophet
is being served by angels. If this is true, then Muhammad rarely
fought physically in any battlefiled.
Muhammad receiving heavenly messages from Allah as he meditates
in the cave of Hera Mountain near Mecca
Muhammad riding horse with a sword in his hand. Archangel
Gabriel while airborne is spreading perfume from a bottle.
Gabriel shows the prowess of 'Ali to the Prophet Muhammad
Shiraz, 1480
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