By Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute
Today, I invite you to reflect on a crucial issue that many overlook: every true prophet and apostle in the Bible had direct communication with God. However, the Prophet of Islam—Muhammad—never once spoke to God. This fundamental difference raises a pressing question: if Muhammad never conversed with the One who allegedly sent him, how can his claim to prophethood be trusted?
Let us consider the biblical standard for a prophet:
Prophets Who Spoke Directly With God
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Moses – “God called to him from within the bush, ‘Moses! Moses!’” (Exodus 3:1-21)
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Elijah – Engaged in conversation with God repeatedly (1 Kings 19, entire chapter).
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Jeremiah – “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you...” (Jeremiah 1:5)
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Jonah – “The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time...” (Jonah 3:2)
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Paul – The Lord Jesus appeared and spoke to Paul (Acts 18:9); Paul affirms his apostleship as being “sent, not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead” (Galatians 1:1).
Scripture is clear: every biblical prophet had direct, personal encounters with God. Paul himself was chosen, called, and sent by God—not by a mere intermediary.
Romans 1:1 – “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God.”
Contrast this with Muhammad, who—according to Islamic sources—received his messages not from God Himself, but through the angel Jibril (Gabriel). Even the Qur’an and Hadith literature admit: Muhammad never met or spoke with Allah directly.
The Disturbing Origins of Muhammad's “Prophethood”
Let us examine Muhammad’s background as recorded in Islamic sources:
1. His Birth and Early Life
According to Abu Huraira, “The Prophet Muhammad was accompanied by a devil since birth” (Fat’hul Baary, Vol. 6, p. 389). Is there any evidence that this demon was cast out? If so, Muslims should present it.
2. His First “Revelation” in the Cave
When Muhammad first received his “call” in the cave, he was seized with terror and ran to his wife, Khadija, confessing he feared for his mind and sanity, and that he was being afflicted by evil spirits (See The Life of Prophet Muhammad by Sheikh A. Farsy, p. 17).
Questions:
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If Gabriel came from Allah, why did Muhammad believe he was tormented by demons after this encounter?
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Why did Muhammad confess that Gabriel confused and disturbed his mind?
3. His Experience with Sorcery
Muhammad’s wife Aisha narrated that a Jewish man named Labiid bin Al’answan cast a spell on Muhammad, causing him to hallucinate and behave irrationally (Sahih Muslim, Vol. 4, pp. 38-39).
Questions:
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Can a true prophet of God be bewitched and lose control of his faculties?
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Where was Allah when Muhammad was bewitched?
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Where is the record of deliverance from this spell?
The Unique and Problematic Nature of Muhammad’s Prophethood
Is it reasonable to believe that God, the Sovereign Creator, would appoint a messenger whose life was so entangled with demonic oppression, confusion, and sorcery? No biblical prophet ever displayed such characteristics or confessed such experiences.
Key Differences:
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Muhammad never spoke directly to the God who supposedly sent him.
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He was accompanied by a demon from birth (according to Hadith).
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He confessed to being afflicted by demons at the onset of his prophethood.
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He admitted to being mentally disturbed and manipulated by spirits.
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He acknowledged being bewitched and incapacitated by sorcery.
If any prophet or apostle in the Torah, Psalms, or Gospel exhibited such disturbing traits, let Muslims produce the evidence. None exists.
Conclusion: Only Jesus is the True Way
Dear reader, Muhammad does not qualify as a true prophet of God according to biblical standards. I invite you to turn to Jesus Christ, the only Way, the Truth, and the Life—the only one through whom we can truly approach the living God.
Shimba Theological Institute
Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Max Shimba Ministries
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