Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the Old Testament:
The Qur’an mentions in Surah Al-Araf chapter 7 verse 157:
"Those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered Prophet, whom they find mentioned intheir own (scriptures) in the law and the Gospel".
1. MUHAMMAD
(PBUH) PROPHESISED IN THE BOOK OF
DEUTERONOMY:
Almighty God speaks to Moses in Book of Deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 18:
"I will raise them up a Prophet from among
their brethren, like unto thee, and I will put
my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto
them all that I shall command him."
The Christians say that this prophecy refers to Jesus (pbuh) because Jesus
(pbuh) was like Moses (pbuh). Moses (pbuh) was a Jew, as well
as Jesus (pbuh) was a Jew. Moses (pbuh) was a Prophet
and Jesus (pbuh) was also a Prophet.
If these two are the only criteria for this prophecy to be fulfilled, then
all the Prophets of the Bible who came after
Moses (pbuh) such as Solomon, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel,
Malachi, John the Baptist, etc. (pbut) will
fulfill this prophecy since all were Jews as well as prophets.
However,
it is Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who is like Moses (pbuh):
i)
Both had a father and a mother, while Jesus (pbuh) was born
miraculously without any male intervention.
[Mathew 1:18 and Luke 1:35 and also Al-Qur'an 3:42-47]
ii)
Both were married and had children. Jesus (pbuh) according to the Bible did not marry nor had children.
iii) Both died natural deaths. Jesus (pbuh) has been raised up alive. (4:157-158)
Muhammad (pbuh) is from among the brethren of Moses (pbuh). Arabs are brethren of Jews. Abraham (pbuh) had two sons: Ishmail and Isaac (pbut). The Arabs are the descendants of Ishmail (pbuh) and the Jews are the descendants of Isaac (pbuh).
Words in the mouth:
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was unlettered and whatever revelations he
received from Almighty God he repeated them verbatim.
"I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee,
and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall
speak unto them all that I shall command
him."
[Deuteronomy 18:18]
iv)
Both besides being Prophets were also kings i.e. they could inflict capital
punishment.
Jesus (pbuh)
said, "My kingdom is not of this world."
(John 18:36).
v)
Both were accepted as Prophets by their people in their lifetime but Jesus
(pbuh) was rejected by his
people. John chapter 1 verse 11 states, "He
came unto his own, but his
own received him not."
iv) Both brought new laws and new regulations for their people. Jesus (pbuh) according to the Bible did not bring any new laws. (Mathew 5:17-18).
2. It is Mentioned
in the book of Deuteronomy chapter 18:19
"And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not harken unto my words
which he shall speak in my name, I will require
it of him."
3. Muhammad (pbuh) is prophesised in the book of Isaiah:
It is mentioned in the book of Isaiah chapter
29 verse 12:
"And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this,
I pray
thee: and he saith, I am not learned."
When Archangel Gabrail commanded Muhammad (pbuh) by saying Iqra -
"Read", he replied, "I am not learned".
4.
prophet Muhammad (pbuh) mentioned by name in the old
testament:
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is mentioned by name in the Song
of Solomon chapter 5 verse 16:
"Hikko Mamittakim we kullo Muhammadim Zehdoodeh
wa Zehraee Bayna Jerusalem."
"His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved,
and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem."
In the Hebrew language im is added for respect. Similarely im is added
after the name of Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh) to make it Muhammadim. In English translation they have even
translated the name of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
as "altogether lovely",
but in the Old Testament in Hebrew, the name of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
is yet present.
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the New Testament:
Al-Qur'an
Chapter 61 Verse 6:
"And remember,
Jesus, the son of Mary, said, 'O Children of Israel! I am the messenger
of Allah (sent) to you, confirming the Law (which came) before me and giving
glad tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmed.'
But when he came to them with clear signs, they said, 'This is evident
sorcery!' "
All the prophecies mentioned in the Old Testament regarding Muhammad (pbuh) besides applying to the Jews also hold good for the Christians.
1. John
chapter 14 verse 16:
"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that
he
may abide with you forever."
2.
Gospel of John chapter 15 verse 26:
"But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me."
3.
Gospel of John chapter 16 verse 7:
"Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you".
"Ahmed" or "Muhammad" meaning "the one who praises" or "the praised one"
is almost the translation of the Greek word
Periclytos. In the Gospel of John 14:16, 15:26, and 16:7. The word
'Comforter' is used in the English translation
for the Greek word Paracletos which means advocate
or a kind friend rather than a comforter. Paracletos
is the warped reading for Periclytos. Jesus (pbuh) actually
prophesised Ahmed by name. Even the
Greek word Paraclete refers to the Prophet (pbuh) who is a mercy for all
creatures.
Some Christians say that the Comforter mentioned in these prophecies refers
to the Holy Sprit. They fail to realise
that the prophecy clearly says that only if Jesus (pbuh) departs will the
Comforter come. The Bible states that the
Holy Spirit was already present on earth before and during the time of
Jesus (pbuh), in the womb of Elizabeth, and
again when Jesus (pbuh) was being baptised, etc. Hence
this prophecy refers to none other than Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh).
4. Gospel of John chapter 16 verse 12-14:
"I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth is come, he will guide you unto all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me".
The Sprit of Truth, spoken about in this prophecy referes to none other than Prophet muhammad (pbuh)
NOTE: All quotations of the Bible are taken from the King James Version.
not to mention there are so many "versions "of it in the market
may allah guide you towards the truth and forgive your past sins and offences
. ameen
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