Did Prophet Muhammad really exist?- Paul Williams

Paul Williams from Blogging Theology narrates how historic texts and evidences show the existence of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Paul Williams is my favourite YouTuber who talks about everything theology. In this animated sketch motivational video, we look into some archaeological and historical evidences for the existence of Prophet Muhammad.

At Islam Animated, we animate inspiring talks from Mufti Menk, Abdal Hakim Murad, Hamza Yusuf, and more. You can only become a merciful servant and follow the one path of islamic guidance and battle ignorance with practical islam..

[moizahmed]

One of the most interesting 7th century accounts about Prophet Muhammad comes from Sebeos who was a Bishop of the House of Bagratunis.

Sebeos is the first non-Muslim author to present us with a theory for the rise of Islam that pays attention to what the Muslims themselves thought they were doing:

*At that time a certain man from along those same sons of Ishmael, whose name was Mụhammad, a merchant, as if by God's command appeared to them as a preacher and the path of truth. He taught them to recognize the God of Abraham, especially because he was learnt and informed in the history of Moses. Now because the command was from on high, at a single order they all came together in unity of religion. Abandoning their vain cults, they turned to the living God who had appeared to their father Abraham. So, Muhammad legislated for them: not to eat carrion, not to drink wine, not to speak falsely, and not to engage in fornication. He said: 'With an oath God promised this land to Abraham and his seed after him for ever. And he brought about as he promised during that time while he loved Israel. But now you are the sons of Abraham and God is accomplishing his promise to Abraham and his seed for you. Love sincerely only the God of Abraham, and go and seize the land which God gave to your father Abraham. No one will be able to resist you in battle, because God is with you.*

*- R. G. Hoyland, Seeing Islam As Others Saw It: A Survey And Evaluation Of Christian, Jewish And Zoroastrian Writings On Early Islam, 1997, p. 129*

We can see that Sebeos knows plenty of personal information about Prophet Muhammad. For example, he is aware that Muhammad was a merchant by profession before his Prophethood. He hints that his life was suddenly changed by a divinely inspired revelation.

He presents a good summary of Prophet Muhammad's preaching i.e belief in One God and Abraham as a common ancestor of Jews and Arabs. He even picks out some of the prohibitions which are mentioned in the Qur'an, such as false speech and drinking of alcohol.

All this information that Sebeos presents accurately conforms to the Islamic traditions. Many take such detailed, early and accurate accounts about Prophet Muhammad for granted but it's actually quite rare with figures from ancient history.

[sahil-yfbs]

Did prophet Muhammad ﷺ really existed in history?
Me= is it even a question to ask for!!!?!

[midoessam]

*the thousands of descendants of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) watching this*

[bloom_un]

I still don't believe, people are actually asking this question, ignoring pure history.

[maxyounis]

That's a piece of facts from non-Muslim academics dealing with the authenticity of prophet Muhammad peace and blessing upon him.

[Revert]

MashaAllah That’s extraordinary, absolutely loved it, the way you have explained
May Allah swt grant you goodness in this life and in the hereafter

[muhammadrashid]

No photo of him(saw) still million & million of follower of him

[Annaaa-ina]

Thank you so much for the video. I am so glad to find it. ❤

[nonyelmossa]

Amazing 🤩 luv it so much
Blessings & prayers 🤲🏻

[shaheensayeed]

Subhaan Allah! Proud to hear brother Paul William's voice here.

[AhmedFrazKhan]

Jazakum Allahu Khairan Katheeran Katheera brother! Amazing work, MashaAllah!!

[notforsale]

My favorite speakers are as follows and not necessarily by any order , Shaikh Othman(one message foundation ) Abdul hakim murad, Danial (the Muslim skeptic) and (Farid responds) Inshallah you will more views although the title and thumbnail need to be more attractive they work hand in hand, jazak allah khair

[FreePalestine_____]

I just discovered this channel. Subscribed.

[amrazim]

That is the best explanation and proof I ever heard. Very will made. 100% true!!

[RidduRidwanyes]

Your animation was so fitting with Paul’s speaking

[hafiz_yss]

Short but effective, good work!
May Allah increase you.

[notimmortalmumin]

I must say this brother seems very knowledgable he should start a YouTube Channel and inform thousands of people 👀.

[xixu]

Excellent effort!..JAZAAKA ALLAH'U KHAYRAN

[xruqgfk]

PROOF IN THE BIBLE WHY JESUS IS NOT GOD
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1)JOHN 5:30, 36, 37
30] I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
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[36] But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.
[37] And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.
2)-JOHN 6:14
14 After the people saw the sign(A) Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.

3) JOHN 8 :29, 40, 42

29 The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, (AH) for I always do what pleases him.”(AI)

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40 As it is, you are looking for a way to kill me, (AU) a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God.(AV) Abraham did not do such things.

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42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, (AY) for I have come here from God.(AZ) I have not come on my own;(BA) God sent me.(BB)

4) JOHN 11:21, 22, 41, 42

21 “Lord, ” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died.(R) 22 But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.”(S)

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41 So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up(AS) and said, “Father, (AT) I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, (AU) that they may believe that you sent me.”(AV)

5) JOHN 14:28

28 “You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’(AT) If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, (AU) for the Father is greater than I.(AV)

6) JOHN 17:3

3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, (G) the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.(H)

7) JOHN 20:17

17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers(V) and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father(W) and your Father, to my God and your God.’”

8) Marc 10:18

18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone

9) Marc 13:32

32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

10) Luke 7:16

16 They were all filled with awe(A) and praised God.(B) “A great prophet(C) has appeared among us, ” they said. “God has come to help his people.”(D)

11 ) Luke 24:19

19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:

12) MATTHEW 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, (A)
for they will be called children of God.(B)

13) MATTHEW 19:16, 17

16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life(O)?”(P)


17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”(Q)

14) MATTHEW 26:39

39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup(A) be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”(B)

15) ACTS 4:10

10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, (A) whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, (B) that this man stands before you healed.

16) ACTS 2:22

22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth(A) was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, (B) which God did among you through him, (C) as you yourselves know.


17) Deuteronomy 6:4 / Mark 12:29

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4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.[a](A)

29 “The most important one, ” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.[a]


18) ACTS 3:20 /3:26

.** The word Servant and Son in Greek is synonymous **

20 and that he may send the Messiah, (AF) who has been appointed for you—even Jesus.

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26 When God raised up(AP) his servant, he sent him first(AQ) to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”


19) Luke 4:38

.** God says Adam is the son of God **

38 Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.

20) KINGS 8:60

60 so that all the peoples(A) of the earth may know that the Lord is God and that there is no other.(B)

21) ISAIAH 45:5-6

I am the Lord, and there is no other;(A)
apart from me there is no God.(B)
I will strengthen you, (C)
though you have not acknowledged me,
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so that from the rising of the sun
to the place of its setting(D)

[samadsaif]

Mashaallah. This is indeed very insightful.