Yaqeen Podcast Preface | The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ
Dec 9, 2024
Muhammad al-Shinawy, author of "The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ", shares his journey in understanding faith and prophethood. He reflects on the spiritual needs of humanity and critiques blind adherence to faith. Delving into philosophical ideas, he emphasizes the intrinsic drive for belief across cultures. Al-Shinawy also discusses the universal relevance of prophetic proofs and the finality of Muhammad’s message, shedding light on the deeper implications of acknowledging him as the last prophet.
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Brooklyn Question That Sparked A Quest
- Mohammad al-Shinawy recalls asking his mother at 13, "Mama, how do we know Islam is right?"
- That conversation and subsequent challenges inspired him to research and later write this book.
Purpose: Healing Doubt With Conviction
- The book aims to heal modern doubts by offering coherent proofs for Muhammad's prophethood.
- It seeks to provide inner peace and conviction rather than mere blind faith.
A Long Scholarly Tradition Of Proofs
- Proofs for prophethood (Dalail and Nubu'a) are a long Islamic scholarly tradition dating back centuries.
- This canon shows Islam's commitment to rigorously establishing truth claims.
