Muhammad's practices were divinely sanctioned and not idolatrous, as he was a prophet of God.

The article presents evidence that Muhammad engaged in practices associated with idolatry, which is contrary to the core tenets of monotheism that he purportedly preached. Historical records, including hadiths, indicate that Muhammad sacrificed animals to pagan idols, which he later claimed were sanctioned by God. This contradiction suggests that Muhammad's actions were not in line with the teachings of Abrahamic faiths, which emphasize the worship of one true God without intermediaries or idols. Furthermore, the testimonies of contemporaries, such as Zayd ibn Amr, highlight the inconsistency in Muhammad's practices. Zayd explicitly refused to partake in food sacrificed to idols, indicating a clear distinction between true worship and idolatry. The fact that Muhammad offered sacrifices to idols raises critical questions about his understanding of monotheism and his role as a prophet. Additionally, historical scholars have corroborated these accounts, suggesting that Muhammad's early life was steeped in the pagan traditions of his society. This context complicates the narrative of a prophet who was solely devoted to the worship of the one true God. The evidence presented in the article challenges the notion that Muhammad's practices were divinely inspired and instead points to a blending of pagan customs with his later teachings.