37+ Muhammad Quotes From The Islamic Prophet
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Islam was created by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), whose full name is Abd al-Qsim Muhammad ibn Abd Allh ibn' Abd al-Mualib ibn Hshim.
The monotheistic doctrines previously propagated by Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and several other prophets were presented and confirmed by Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the final Messenger and Prophet of God. He was referred to as "the truthful and the trustworthy" and set an example of generosity, self-awareness, abundance, mercy, and kindness.
Many things about love, peace, doing good deeds, and living have been said by Prophet Muhammad to Muslims. Prophet Muhammad taught and propagated the practice of Islam as a way of life that is praiseworthy before the eyes of Allah (God).
About life, he said, "the best among you is the one who doesn't harm others with his tongue and hands. I leave behind me two things, The Quran and My Sunnah, and if you follow these, you will never go astray".
Similarly, we have listed some Prophet Muhammad (SAW) quotes below. These quotes of Mohammed highlight his teachings about how societies of both Muslim and non-Muslim communities should live and behave with one another.
If you enjoy this article, be sure to check out our Sufi quotes and Torah quotes.
Prophet Muhammad PBUH Quotes For Muslims
According to the Holy Quran, the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was sent to the earth as compassion for humanity. Here are some Prophet Muhammad quotes about peace and various other Islam quotes and Islam love quotes from Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) for Muslims and non-Muslims.
1. "I leave behind me two things, The Quran and My Sunnah and if you follow these you will never go astray."
- Prophet Muhammad.
2. "Do not wish to be like anyone except in two cases. The first is a person, whom Allah has given wealth & he spends it righteously; (the second is) the one whom Allah has given wisdom (the Holy Quran) and he acts according to it and teaches it to others."
- Prophet Muhammad.
3. "Feed the hungry, Visit the sick, Set free captives."
- Prophet Muhammad.
4. "Leave me as I leave you, for the people who were before you were ruined because of their questions and their differences over the prophets. So, if I forbid you to do something, then keep away from it. And if I order you to do something, then do of it as much as you can."
- Prophet Muhammad.
5. "All pious believers shall deem it their bounden duty to defend believers and to aid them wheresoever they may be, whether far or near, and throughout Christendom shall protect the places where they conduct worship, and those where their monks and priests dwell."
- Prophet Muhammad, 'The Covenant Of The Prophet Muhammad With The Christians Of Persia'.
6. "If a Christian woman enters a Muslim household, she shall be received with kindness, and she shall be given opportunity to pray in her church; there shall be no dispute between her and a man who loves her religion."
- Prophet Muhammad, 'The Covenant Of The Prophet Muhammad With The Monks Of Mount Sinai'.
7. "No Christian shall be brought by force to confess Islam, and no disputes except over the better things shall be envisaged in with them. Moslems shall extend over the Christians everywhere the arm of mercy and kindness, protecting them from the exactions of oppressors."
- Prophet Muhammad, 'The Covenant Of The Prophet Muhammad With The Christians Of Persia'.
8. "The Christians… respected my alliance. They recognized my rights. They fulfilled the promises that they had made during our meeting. They assisted the lieutenants that I had sent to the frontiers. They earned my concern and my affection by fulfilling the obligations that I had contracted with them."
- Prophet Muhammad, 'The Covenant Of The Prophet Muhammad With The Christians Of Najran'.
Prophet Muhammad Quotes About Life
According to Islam, peace is the rule, and war is only an exception. Continue reading for some of the Prophet Muhammad's (Peace Be Upon Him) most inspiring marriage quotes and other sincere sayings about peace from the Prophet.
9. "The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, although, there is good in each. Desire that which will bring you benefit, and seek help from Allah and do not give way to incapacity. If something happens to you, do not say, 'If only I had done such-and-such.'
Rather say, 'The decree of Allah. He does what He will.' Otherwise you will open yourself up to the action of Shaitan."
- Prophet Muhammad.
10. "There will come a time when holding on to your Deen will be like holding on to hot coals"
- Prophet Muhammad.
11. "Riches are not from an abundance of worldly goods, but from a contented mind."
- Prophet Muhammad.
12. "The strongest man is the one who, when he gets angry and his face reddens and his hackles rise, is able to defeat his anger.
- Prophet Muhammad.
13. "The most excellent jihad is the conquest of one's self."
- Prophet Muhammad.
Prophet Muhammad Quotes About Education
Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) gave much importance to Muslims' education. Read on for some of the best quotes of Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him), highlighting education's significance.
14. "The pursuit of knowledge is obligatory on every Muslim"
- Prophet Muhammad
15. "This world is a prison for the believers and a paradise for the non-believers."
-Prophet Muhammad.
16. "Once the Prophet was asked: 'Tell us, which action is dearest to Allah?' He answered: 'To say your prayer at its proper time.' Again he was asked: 'What comes next?' Mohammad said: 'To show kindness to parents.' 'Then what?' he was asked, 'To strive for the cause of Allah!'"
- Prophet Muhammad, Bukhari.
17. "Knowledge from which no benefit is derived is like a treasure out of which nothing is spent in the cause of God"
- Prophet Muhammad.
18. "Much silence and good disposition, there are no two things better than these"
- Prophet Muhammad, Bukhari.
19. "Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever has not kindness has not faith."
- Prophet Muhammad.
20. "Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, and the valor of the brave."
- Prophet Muhammad.
21. "Do not commit yourself to lengthy discussions of religion - such talk only succeeds in making religion a complex and confused matter. God has made religion easy and simple."
- Prophet Muhammad.
22. "The ink of the scholar is more sacred than the blood of the martyr."
- Prophet Muhammad.
23. "Who is the most favored of God? He from whom the greatest good comes to His creature."
- Prophet Muhammad.
24. "The greatest of wealth is the richness of the soul."
- Prophet Muhammad.
Prophet Muhammad Quotes About Love
Read on for some of the most beautiful quotes from the holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). These quotes by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) showcase his teachings for Muslims about love, affection and togetherness.
25. "Everywhere, in mountains, or in the plains, in towns and in waste places, in deserts, and wheresoever's they may be, that people shall be protected, both in their faith and in their property, both in the West and in the East, both on sea and land."
- Prophet Muhammad, 'The Covenant Of The Prophet Muhammad With The Christians Of Persia'.
26. "A good deed done to an animal is as meritorious as a good deed done to a human being, while an act of cruelty to an animal is as bad as an act of cruelty to a human being."
- Prophet Muhammad.
27. "Happy is the man who avoids hardship, but how fine is the man who is afflicted and shows endurance."
- Prophet Muhammad.
28. "Allah is gentle & loves gentleness in all matters."
- Prophet Muhammad.
29. "The Most Perfect Man in his faith among the believers in the one whose behavior is most excellent and the best of you are those you are the best to their wives."
- Prophet Muhammad.
30. "Whoever Allah wants good for him, he puts them to test. He puts them through difficulties; like a diamond or gold that has to be burnt after which anything bad from it is removed so that what you have is the pure diamond or the pure gold."
- Prophet Muhammad.
31. "Love Allah for what He nourishes you with of His Blessings, love me due to the love of Allah, and love the people of my house due to your love of me."
- Prophet Muhammad.
32. "Do not turn away a poor man, even if all you can give is half a date. If you love the poor and bring them near you, Allah will bring you near Him on the Day of Ressurection."
- Prophet Muhammad.
33. "A person will be with those whom he loves."
- Prophet Muhammad.
34. "There is nothing like marriage, for the two who love one another."
- Prophet Muhammad.
35. "To overcome evil with good is good, to resist evil by evil is evil."
- Prophet Muhammad.
36. "It is better to sit alone than in company with the bad; and it is better still to sit with the good than alone. It is better to speak to a seeker of knowledge than to remain silent; but silence is better than idle words."
- Prophet Muhammad.
37. "The best richness is the richness of the soul."
- Prophet Muhammad.
38. "Be kind, for whenever kindness becomes part of something, it beautifies it. Whenever it is taken from something, it leaves it tarnished."
- Prophet Muhammad.
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Luca DemetriouBachelor of Arts specializing in English and Drama, Master of Arts specializing in Performance: Design and Practice
Experienced in writing and sub-editing, Luca holds a Bachelor's in English Literature and Drama from the University of Birmingham, where he served as the culture editor at Redbrick Paper. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Performance: Design and Practice at the University of the Arts in London, showcasing his passion for the arts, performance, and history. With a keen interest in traveling, Luca enjoys exploring new cultures and experiencing diverse perspectives.
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