"Muhammad's (peace be upon him) character is a powerful testimony to his prophethood—his honesty, mercy, and strength shone through every act. The Qur'an says, ‘And indeed, you are of a great moral character' (Surah Al-Qalam, 68:4). Known as Al-Amin, he never lied, cared for the weak, forgave foes—like Mecca's people after conquest—and lived humbly, mending his own shoes. Even enemies admired his integrity.
Jesus (peace be upon him) showed similar virtue—‘We gave him the Injeel, in which was guidance and light' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:46)—and Muhammad's life mirrored that prophetic call. The Qur'an says, ‘The Messiah, son of Mary, was no more than a messenger' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:75). His flawless character, guiding a nation to Allah, proves he was chosen, just as Jesus was, to lead people to worship the One Creator alone."
The claim that Muhammad's character proves his prophethood is dismissed as a sentimental fallacy. Personal virtue is not divine proof; the standard must be absolute sinlessness, a title belonging only to Jesus Christ.
1. Sinlessness vs. Imperfection
Muhammad is disqualified by his own Scripture, which commands him to seek forgiveness for his sin (Surah Ghāfir, 40:55). Christ, the Divine Son of God (John 10:30), is sinless (Hebrews 4:15), making His moral perfection the foundation of our salvation (2 Corinthians 5:21).
2. Conditional Mercy vs. Absolute Love
Muhammad's mercy was conditional and compromised by political necessity.
3. Character Cannot Replace Divine Proof
Prophethood requires objective, supernatural evidence.
The revelation of Jesus Christ is complete, perfect, and absolute—it requires no subsequent "correction" from any man.