Muhammad
Muhammad performed miracles, such as splitting the moon, which proves his prophethood.
Quick answer
While Muslims claim that Muhammad's ability to perform miracles validates his status as a prophet, Christians argue that true miracles must align with God's nature and purpose. The miracles attributed to Muhammad lack the divine endorsement and transformative power seen in the miracles of Jesus.
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Key verses
John 14:11bible
Believe me when I say that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves.
Hebrews 2:4bible
God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
Matthew 11:4-5bible
Jesus replied, 'Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.'
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