Guide
Is Muhammad prophesied in the Bible?
Quick answer
No. The passages commonly cited for Muhammad, including Deuteronomy 18 and the Johannine “Comforter” texts, refer in context to a prophet from Israel and to the Holy Spirit, not to a seventh-century Arabian messenger.
How the claim is usually made
Muslim apologetics often argues that Jesus promised another messenger, or that Moses predicted a prophet “like him.” Those texts deserve careful reading. When read in context, they do not identify Muhammad by name, nation, message, or mission.
What to check next
Compare the biblical criteria for true prophecy with Muhammad’s claims, and examine whether the Quran affirms or contradicts prior revelation. The linked articles do that work in detail.
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