The Danger of Following a Blind Man: Muhammad in Theological and Historical Critique
By Dr. Maxwell Shimba – Shimba Theological Institute
1. Introduction: The Principle of Blind Leadership
In biblical wisdom literature, Jesus warns, “Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into a pit?” (Luke 6:39). This timeless principle applies to any religious leader who lacks the light of truth and divine revelation. When the leader himself is in darkness—spiritually blind—his followers inevitably walk toward destruction. The Qur’an itself acknowledges that Muhammad did not know the truth before supposed “revelations” came to him (Qur’an 42:52), and Islamic traditions reveal that he initially feared his experiences were demonic (Sahih Bukhari 6982). This raises serious theological concerns about the trustworthiness of his spiritual guidance.
2. Muhammad’s Spiritual Blindness
Biblically, spiritual blindness is not merely ignorance—it is the inability to discern the truth of God’s salvation in Christ. Muhammad denied the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus (Qur’an 4:157), directly rejecting the central truth of the Gospel (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). This rejection alone places him among those whom Scripture describes as “the god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers” (2 Corinthians 4:4).
His teachings replaced the certainty of salvation in Christ (John 10:28) with the uncertainty of works-based religion, where even he confessed he was unsure of his own eternal fate (Sahih Bukhari 5:266). Thus, he was leading without sight toward an unknown destination.
3. The Historical Consequences of Following Muhammad
A blind guide not only misdirects spiritually but also leads to physical and societal calamity. History records that after gaining political and military power in Medina, Muhammad shifted from peaceful persuasion to violent conquest. Islamic sources confirm the military subjugation of Arabian tribes, executions of dissenters (e.g., Banu Qurayza massacre), and institutionalized slavery—all justified under his claimed divine mandate.
The result was not the peace of Christ (“My peace I give to you” – John 14:27), but the spread of faith by the sword, producing a system where coercion and fear replaced the liberty of the Gospel (Galatians 5:1).
4. Theological Warning
To follow Muhammad is to follow a leader who denied the Light of the World (John 8:12) and replaced it with a path of human works, uncertain mercy, and earthly conquest. The Bible’s warning is clear: “If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him” (2 John 1:10). Spiritual blindness in a leader is not a private flaw—it is a public danger. Those who follow such a leader share in the same destiny of destruction unless they turn to the One who opens blind eyes (John 9:39–41).
Conclusion
History, theology, and Scripture converge on this truth: following Muhammad is following a man who walked in spiritual darkness, denied the saving work of Christ, and instituted a system that perpetuated both spiritual and societal bondage. The danger is not only the loss of earthly freedom but also eternal separation from God. The call is urgent—abandon blind guides and follow the true Shepherd, Jesus Christ, who alone can say, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6).
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