Miracles of Muhammad

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According to historian Denis Gril, the Qur'an does not overtly describe Muhammad performing miracles, and the supreme miracle of Muhammad is finally identified with the Qur’an itself. [1] However, Muslim tradition credits Muhammad with several supernatural events.[2] For example, many Muslim commentators and some western scholars have interpreted the Surah 54:1-2 to refer to Muhammad splitting the Moon in view of the Quraysh when they had begun to persecute his followers.[1][3] This tradition has inspired many Muslim poets, especially in India.[4]

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[edit] Qur'an

Main article: Qur'an and miracles

[edit] Splitting of the moon

Main article: Splitting of the moon

[edit] Isra and Mi'raj

Main article: Isra and Mi'raj

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b Denis Gril, Miracles, Encyclopedia of the Qur'an
  2. ^ A.J. Wensinck, Muʿd̲j̲iza, Encyclopedia of Islam
  3. ^ Encyclopedia of the Qur'an, Moon
  4. ^ "Muhammad", Encyclopedia of Islam Online