Muhammad
Muhammad's body will not decay because Allah has forbidden the earth from consuming the bodies of the Prophets.
Quick answer
The Christian response highlights that the Bible provides evidence that the bodies of true prophets do decay, as seen in the cases of Joseph and Elisha. This contradicts the Islamic claim about Muhammad's incorruptibility, suggesting that Muhammad may not be a true prophet.
Full argument
Key verses
Genesis 50:24-26bible
Joseph said to his brothers, 'I am about to die... they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.'
Exodus 13:19bible
Moses took the bones of Joseph with him...
2 Kings 13:20-21bible
So Elisha died, and they buried him...
Surah 2:40-44quran
Children of Israel, remember My blessing wherewith I blessed you...
Surah 2:41quran
And when there came to them a Book from Allah confirming what is with them...
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