A False Claim!

Is Prophet Muhammad the greatest human of all time?

Some devout individuals claim that renowned non-Muslim scholars have written in their books that Muhammad was the greatest and most truthful man of all time. If such claims are true, then please specify the exact book title and the name of the author. Also mention the page number and the context in which this statement was made. Only then can a rational discussion take place. Blindly believing whatever is said in religious sermons without verification is not reasonable. Whether it’s Ahmadullah, Abbasi, Azhari, or Zakir Naik on television – whoever makes a claim must provide evidence. No assertion is acceptable without logic and factual support.

In Islamic history, it is seen that when Prophet Muhammad was politically and socially weak, he tolerated opposition and criticism, and at one point was compelled to leave his birthplace Mecca and migrate to Medina. However, later when he gained political and military power, he returned to Mecca as a victor and took a strict stance against his opponents. Many historical sources indicate that during that time, criticism or mockery against him was met with severe punishment. In this context, certain Islamic traditions and jurisprudence discuss “Shatime Rasul” – the punishment for insulting the Prophet – where death penalty is prescribed for criticism. The name of poet Imrul Kayes comes up in this discussion, who, according to some Islamic sources, was sentenced to death for criticizing Prophet Muhammad. Here, a significant distinction can be observed: according to Islamic belief, if someone criticizes Allah and then repents, they may be forgiven. But in the case of criticizing Muhammad, there is no forgiveness – Islam commands that such a person be killed. This ruling has been used by some extremist groups even today to justify their actions. Many thinkers and researchers have raised questions about this double standard, and it demands reconsideration in light of religious freedom, freedom of expression, and ethical principles.

Analyzing the biography of Prophet Muhammad reveals many behaviors and decisions that are questionable from the perspective of human values. In fact, an ordinary morally upright person today may be considered more humane and just than him in many respects. Various aspects of his life – such as vindictiveness, contradictory decisions, use of revelations for personal benefit, polygamy, child marriage, sexual relations with minors, and unscientific statements – are all found in readings of the Qur’an, Hadith, Sirah, and Tafsir. Notably, a comment by Ayesha is found in Hadith, where she mocks the Prophet’s method of selecting revelations – saying that whatever was needed at the time, that’s the revelation that came. This suggests that revelations were often aligned with personal needs.

There is no neutral or external historical documentation about Muhammad’s life. Surrounding royal courts, and even the advanced Greek philosophers of that era, left no significant records about him. Yet within Muslim society, he is portrayed as the greatest and most exemplary man of all time. In this context, our only source of knowledge about Muhammad’s life is his own narrative – preserved in the Qur’an, Hadith, Sirah, and Tafsir. And from these sources emerge many aspects that are worthy of criticism and demand reevaluation in light of human values.

Michael H. Hart, in his famous book The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History, compiled a list of the 100 most influential people in history, placing Muhammad at the top. This is a list of “influential” figures – not of the “greatest” or “morally superior” individuals. However, in the Bengali translation, the book’s title was changed to The 100 Greatest Thinkers of the World, which contradicts the original intent and is misleading. Based on this mistranslated title, many devout individuals cite the book as if it ranks Muhammad as the greatest moral figure. But “influential” simply means someone who had a major impact on history – whether that impact was positive or negative. For example, if someone says Sheikh Hasina is a highly influential figure in Bangladesh, does that automatically mean she is the greatest moral and ideal person? This confusion must be addressed. Being influential does not equate to being morally superior. History is full of individuals who had immense influence, yet whose morality and humanity are questionable. Therefore, using Michael Hart’s list as proof of Muhammad’s moral greatness is a flawed argument

Let’s briefly examine what qualities were present in Muhammad, whom believers call the greatest, that would place him below a very ordinary good person. All of these can be proven from the Quran, Hadith, Tarzma, and Sirat. They are available at the link below.

👇 The Prophet was a narcissist, or self-lover.
— The Prophet commanded us to love ourselves.
— He was full of self-praise.
— The Prophet cursed those who did not offer Salawat (blessings upon him).

👇 The Prophet engaged in contradictory actions.
— The Prophet forbade Ali from taking a second wife.
— The Prophet had intercourse without a dowry.
— The Prophet urinated facing the Qibla.
— Prophet Muhammad urinated standing up.
— The Prophet was a glutton.
— The Prophet was afraid of death.
— The Prophet was afraid on the battlefield.

👇 The Prophet made false prophecies.
— The entry of epidemics into Medina.
— When the Day of Judgment would be.
— Speaking without sufficient knowledge.
— Which eye of the Dajjal is blind?

👇 He engaged in mockery, swearing, cursing, and deception.
— Disrespect and mockery of ancestral religion.
— The Prophet cursed entire communities.
— The Prophet was a promise-breaking liar.
— He permitted lying.
— The Prophet bribed for religious propagation.
— The Prophet swore when angry.
— The Prophet told someone to bite his father’s penis.
— The Prophet insulted infidels.
— Distortion of Abu Al-Hakam’s name.

👇 The Prophet was a condemned figure within his tribe.
— The Prophet was called mad or insane.
— The Prophet was called Muzammam.
— Muhammad ibn Abu Kabsha.

👇 He was superstitious and blindly believing.
— The Prophet believed in exorcism.
— The Prophet believed in magic.
— The Prophet believed in jinn, ghosts, and angels.

👇 The Prophet suffered from mental problems.
— The Prophet had mental issues.
— The Prophet encouraged his companions to drink his urine.
— The Prophet was afraid of nightmares.
— Muhammad was suicidal.
— The Prophet had fainting spells.
— The Prophet had hallucinations.
— The Prophet saw Gabriel alone.
— The Prophet spat on others.
— The companions would rub the Prophet’s saliva on themselves.
— The Prophet fed his saliva to children.
— The Prophet made others drink his gargling water.
— The Prophet disliked music.
— Animosity towards drawing and painters.
— Disliked jokes, preferred crying.

👇 The Prophet had unclean habits.
— The Prophet urinated inside the house.
— The Prophet defecated inside the house.
— The Prophet had lice in his hair.
— He declared water pure even after menstrual cloths or dead animals were in it.
— The Prophet ate flies after dipping them in water.
— The Prophet licked his hands after eating.
— Sex marathon with one ghusl (ritual bath).

👇 The Prophet was a bad judge.
— Judgment without evidence.
— Different judgment for killing an infidel.
— The Prophet killed mentally ill people.
— The Prophet cut off thieves’ hands.

👇 The Prophet was a womanizer, sex-crazed, and lustful.
— Did the Prophet have no lust for women?
— The Prophet was polygamous.
— Even with nine wives, the Prophet had relations with slave girls.
— Sex marathon on the same day or night.
— The Prophet became lustful upon seeing women on the streets.
— He had intercourse during menstruation.
— The Prophet built a harem.
— Aisha knew about the Prophet’s debauchery.
— The Prophet did not die before enjoying as he wished.
— The Prophet engaged in Mut’a (temporary) marriage.

👇 The Prophet was a rapist.
— Touching women against their will.
— The Prophet raped slave girls.
— The Prophet raped children.
— The Prophet raped female war captives.
— The Prophet legalized marital rape.

👇 The Prophet was a misogynist.
— Where will murdered children go?
— The Prophet called women commodities.
— Women are the cause of all human misery.
— The Prophet called women crooked.
— Women are ominous or bring misfortune.
— Women are disastrous.
— Women, donkeys, and black dogs.
— Women have less intelligence than men.
— More women are in hell.
— All women are incomplete except for three.
— Women should not walk in the middle of the road.
— The Prophet divorced a wife due to illness.
— Marrying and cohabiting with underage girls.
— Barren women should not be married.
— Advice to marry young virgins.
— Addiction to virgins.
— Virgins’ vaginas are warm.
— The husband is worthy of prostration.
— Wives are obligated to satisfy their husband’s sexual desires.
— Wives must have intercourse whenever their husband desires.
— The Prophet abused his wives.
— Killing a wife if seen with another man.
— The right to divorce belongs to the husband.
— Divorced women will not receive maintenance.
— Settling after rape by paying a dowry.
— Female circumcision.
— Women cannot lead.
— Users of perfume are adulteresses.
— Adornment/beautification is forbidden.

👇 The Prophet hated hijras/transgenders.
— Hijras must be expelled from homes.
— Curses upon hijras.
— Homophobic.
— The Prophet was extremely communal.
— The Prophet was anti-Jewish.
— The Prophet expelled people from their homeland.
— They must be pushed to the side of the road.
— The Prophet forbade giving food to non-Muslims.
— Living with non-Muslims is forbidden.
— The Prophet destroyed idols of infidels.
— Communalism even in his last will before death.

👇 The Prophet was a terrorist, barbarian, and looter.
— The Prophet used deception in war.
— The Prophet established religion through terror.
— Muhammad is a creator of terror and fear.
— The Prophet became rich through looting.
— The Prophet took 20% of looted goods.
— The Prophet forced people to accept religion.
— Cruel and physically abusive.
— Ruthlessly killing those who cursed him.
— Barbarism with corpses.

👇 The Prophet supported slavery.
— The Prophet told slaves to obey their masters.
— Slaves were forbidden to escape.
— The Prophet laughed when a slave was beaten.
— The Prophet accepted slaves as gifts.
— Re-enslaving a freed slave.
— Giving charity brings more reward than freeing a slave.
— Communalism in freeing slaves.
— A slave escaping is disbelief (Kufr).

👇 The Prophet killed people.
— Assassination by sending hitmen.
— Killing a sleeping polytheist.
— Killing Asma bint Marwan.
— The Prophet was pleased to see the severed heads of enemies.
— The Prophet was a mass murderer.
— The Prophet killed apostates.
— Killing apostates during Muhammad’s lifetime.
— Attacking by surprise.
— Killing captured people.

👇 Inhumanity towards children.
— The Prophet was a child abuser.
— The Prophet was a child killer.
— The Prophet was a pedophile.

👇 The Prophet was a killer of innocent animals.

👇 The Prophet destroyed trees and plants.

👇 The Prophet disobeyed Allah’s commands.
— The Prophet disobeyed marriage prohibitions.

You claim that the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad, is “the greatest man of all time” – but by what standard? Humanity, morality, rationality, or historical evidence? To answer this question, one must go beyond the words of preachers in public gatherings, or the promotional content on TV, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, and websites. Instead, you must read the original religious texts yourself. Not secondary commentaries or others’ interpretations – read the Qur’an, Hadith, Sirah, Tafsir, and translations directly. Examine what is said, what happened, and what decisions were made. If you are a person of conscience, you will find yourself pausing repeatedly – your own moral compass will raise questions, create doubt, and perhaps compel you to rethink. Claims of greatness cannot rest solely on emotion; they must be grounded in evidence, logic, and ethical analysis. So read first, understand, and then decide – does your conscience truly affirm that greatness?

I am leaving a link to an article for you. The article provides references directly from the Quran, Hadith, and Sirat. I hope you will read it and then point out any mistakes line by line, please, without making sweeping statements.

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