Prophet Mohammad peace be upon him, appearing as a key figure in world history and his Character globally recognized on both sides by Muslims and non-Muslims. He was the most successful leader among the all religious leaders. His nickname was Abualqasm. Mohammad (PBUH) was 40 years old when the first verse revealed on him.
Prophet Mohammad father Hazrat Abdullah died almost six months before his arrival in the world and when Mohammad age was six years his mother Hazrat Amina died. In Arabic language the word "Mohammad" means "the praised one". Before Prophethood, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) started to go into the trade with his uncle Abutalb. Mohammad’s truthfulness, honesty and transparency in trade made him famous in Arab tribes. The Arab’s titled him as Sadiq and Amin (meaning honest and truthful).
What Great People have said about Mohammad
Western writer Michael Hart in his famous book The Hundred greatest men in the world who mentioned played a big role in the creation of the world. He placed the Holy Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) on the first count. Being a Christian Writer, his evidence does prove that Prophet Mohammad peace and blessings of Allah be upon him is worthy of being the Greatest man in the human race.
Thomas Carlyle in 1840 in his famous lecture said, "I love Mohammad and believe that there was no hypocrisy in the nature of Mohammad”.
Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte of France said "Mohammad was actually greatest man. In only a short period of 15 years a large number of people started worshiping the true God. This was the amazing feat of Prophet’s Education".
George Bernard Shaw writes, "The only way to get rid of the human suffering that Mohammad became the leader of the world".
Gandhi writes that "the character of founder of Islam taught equality of man, and showed the path of truth. As I study Islam as a religion so it becomes certain for me that Islam is not spread by the sword".
The French researcher Alphonse de Lamartine in his book "History of Turkey" established standards for human dignity in this regard the learned historian writes "to measure the human dignity there are three conditions important (1). Highness of Purpose, (2) Lack of resources, (3) surprising results. On this standard who can claim to match the personality of Mohammad”? Lamartine further writes "philosopher, preacher, prophet, construction law, general, winner of souls, to spread the faith wisdom, to create a society free from idolatry.He was Mohammad who united many states in a spiritual empire. This is Mohammad’s human dignity. As far as standard of quality is concerned, we can ask that is there anyone who may meet these standards and be superior to Mohammad ".
Dr. Shelley writes in agreement of last Prophet Personality: "Mohammad in past and present people is among the best and most perfect example of being born again and it is impossible to happen again”.
