By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute
Did Muhammad Live Under Demonic Possession?
Many people, including a vast number of Muslims, are unaware of the disturbing accounts within Islamic tradition that suggest Muhammad, the founder of Islam, was possessed and controlled by as many as 80,000 demons (jinn) throughout his life. This reality has profound theological implications and calls for serious reflection by anyone who seeks the truth about spiritual freedom in Christ versus bondage in other systems.
80,000 Demons in the Body of Muhammad
As recorded by Daniel Mwankemwa, and echoed by former Islamic scholars, it is said:
"Muhammad was possessed by 80,000 demons who dominated, guided, and commanded him throughout his life."
The text continues:
"Scholars maintain that when Muhammad began preaching Islam, God sent Gabriel to warn him because he was engaged in evil works. Gabriel urged Muhammad, 'Go to the Christians to learn and be saved.' But the demons within Muhammad refused to let him go and prevented him from receiving salvation through Christ.
These demons were so numerous and pervasive that they blocked every avenue through which God's message could reach Muhammad: 40,000 demons settled in his spirit to block the word of God, 30,000 in his mind to blind his reasoning, and 10,000 in his eyes to obscure the truth. Thus, Muhammad was rendered spiritually deaf, blind, and resistant to the Gospel."
(From the book "Save Us from the Evil One, The World of Jinn" by Joshua Kanani Chabu, a graduate of Al-Azhar University, Cairo, UK.28)
The Influence of Jinn on Muslim Women
But the demonic oppression in Islam is not limited to Muhammad alone. The same source reports that Muslim women, particularly when visiting mosques, are often "entered by jinn."
On page 34, a jinn named Arafu is described:
"A jinn whose task is to 'please women.' When a Muslim woman is fully committed to her Islamic faith, she may be possessed by a 'male jinn' who provides her with intense pleasure, such that for thirty days she has no desire for her husband. This jinn is one of those that entered her during her conversion to Islam. The tradition even records that when women pray in mosques, they do so without undergarments—an old custom with sinister origins. Aisha, one of Muhammad’s wives, spoke of it. Fathers are even encouraged to honor women who have been possessed by these jinn. Female jinn, on the other hand, are assigned to please Muslim men."
The Power of Jesus Christ Over Demons
What a sharp contrast with the ministry of Jesus Christ! When Christ walked this earth, He gave His followers the authority to cast out demons and set the captives free:
“Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.” (Matthew 10:8)
The Gospels tell of Christ's encounter with the demoniac of the Gadarenes, a man possessed by a legion of demons (Mark 5:1–13). Jesus asked, "What is your name?" and the demons replied, "Legion, for we are many." But with a word, Jesus cast them out and the man was set free!
Theological Reflection: Why Did Muhammad Remain in Bondage?
I must ask, and I invite you to ponder deeply: Why did Muhammad choose to remain tormented by 80,000 demons until his death, instead of seeking deliverance through the name and power of Jesus Christ?
Even today, why do Muslim women reject Christ, knowing that they risk demonic possession, even to the extent of engaging in disturbing rituals within their places of worship?
Jesus stands ready to deliver all who call upon Him. The tragedy is not only in Muhammad’s bondage but also in the millions who remain under the influence of these dark powers, refusing the freedom only Christ can offer.
Reflect on this: If the spiritual foundation of Islam is so deeply entwined with demonic presence and activity, what does that mean for its message, its prophet, and its followers?
Shalom,
Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute
Max Shimba Ministries Org.
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