Muhammad
Why did Muhammad not perform any miracles like other prophets if he was truly a messenger of God?
Quick answer
The Quran explicitly states that Muhammad was sent only as a warner and not as a miracle worker. This indicates that his role was to deliver God's message rather than perform supernatural feats, which aligns with the Christian understanding of prophetic roles.
Full argument
The Quran makes it clear in several verses that Muhammad's primary function was to warn people about God's message rather than to perform miracles. For instance, in Surah 11:12, it states, 'You are ONLY a warner,' emphasizing that his role did not include performing signs or wonders. Additionally, the Quran repeatedly mentions that signs are solely with God, suggesting that any miraculous acts would not be attributed to Muhammad but rather to God's sovereign will. This is further supported by the assertion in Surah 17:59, which states that Allah refrained from sending signs because previous peoples had rejected them. This indicates that the lack of miracles was not a deficiency in Muhammad's prophethood but rather a deliberate choice by God to focus on the message rather than the messenger's ability to perform miracles.
Key verses
Surah 11:12quran
You are ONLY a warner.
Surah 2:118quran
Yet We have made clear the signs unto a people who are sure.
Surah 17:59quran
Naught prevented Us from sending the signs but that the ancients cried lies to them.
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