The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
The Prophet in the Qur’an
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THE PROPHET – A TEST FOR PEOPLE
Objections raised by opponents of the Prophet are
thus referred to in the Qur’an:
They ask:
‘Why has no angel been sent down to him?’ If We
had sent down an angel, their fate would have been
sealed and they would have never been reprieved. If
We
had made him an angel, We would have given
him the semblance of a man and would have thus
added to their confusion. (6:8-9)
In chapter 25 the Qur’an records a similar objection
raised by doubters:
They also say:
‘How is it that this Apostle eats and walks about
the market-place? Why has no angel been sent
down with him to warn us? or (why) has no
treasure been given him, no garden to provide his
sustenance?’ (25:7-8)
At another place, the Qur’an says:
