1. The Prophet Muhammad was an Orphan
The Prophet Muhamamd peace be upon him was an orphan. His father died before he was born and his mother died when he was only six years old. Arabia at the time was avery tribal society. Orphans were the lowest class in society because they lacked protection. This left him feeling vulnerable at such a young age. This left him completely dependent on God but also allowed him to feel a strong connection to the most destitute of people in society. The Quran remind the prophet peace be upon him to never forget his past and always care for the less fortunate.
- "Did He not find you an orphan and give you refuge? And He found lost and guided you. And He found you poor and made you self-sufficient. So as for the orphan, do not oppress him. And as for the petitioner, do not repel him. But as for the favor of your lord report it". (quran 93:6-11)
2. He was nicknamed "The Truthful One" before he became a prophet
Muhammad peace be upon him became a prophet at the age of forty(40). Prior to that he was living a normal life in society. He conducted business, married, attended social gatherings, and mingled with all types of people. He did not lie even when he told jokes and never cheated in business. He had one characteristic that quickly became apparent to all those who interacted with hin honesy. He was never known to have lied and even those who rejected his massage refered to him as the truthful one.
3. The prophet Muhammad was Unlettered
Despite the fact that Quran is the greatest Arabic literary work, the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him did not know how to read and write. The 6th and 7th century were considered to be the golden age of Arabic. The Arabs mastered the language and recited poetry in their gatherings, religious festivals, love poems, and tribal wars. The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was not a poet and known to have never recited poetry. When he became a Prophet at the age of forty, he presented the Quran to the Arabs and they were in awe of its unmatched linguistic beauty. They knew that this could not be the word of a human. especially one who did not read or write. On several occasions, the Quran challenges the Arabs to produce something even similar to the Quran.
- "Were all mankind to come together and wish to produce the like of the Quran, they would never succeed, however much they aided each other". (Quran 17:88)
4. He Helped With Household Chores 
The Prophet Muhammad lived in a time when men considered themselves superior to women. Many men considered themselves to be too manly to do household chores. Aisha, the Prophet Muhammad's wife, explains that he used to milk the goats, mend his sandals, and patch his own clothes. He was busy helping his wife and taking care of the home. Aisha was asked "What did the Prophet used to do in his house? "She replied,"He used to keep himself busy serving his family and when it was the time for prayers he would go for it."(Bukhari)
5. He did not Consider Himself Divine
Before his death the Prophet warned his follower that thay should not worship or make idols of him like the followers of other Prophets did. He continously educated them of his mortality and his being a man, except thet he is the massenger of God. The declaration of the Islamic faith highlights the fact that the Muhammad was not divine, but a massenger of God: I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Massenger of Allah. Muslims do not worship Muhammad and therefore should not be referrd to as Muhammadans.
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him also said. "Do not exaggerate in praising me as the christians praised the son of mary.(i.e Jesus) for I am only[Allah's]slave. So, call me the slave of Allah and his messenger". (Bukhari)
- "Say ( O Muhammad): 'I am only a man like you. It has been inspired to me that your God is One God(Allah). So whoever hopes for the Meeting with his Lord, let him work righteousness and associate none as a partner in the worship of his Lord" (Quran 18:11)
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