By Jamal Badawi
The advent of Prophet Muhammad is mentioned more than once in the Hindu scriptures.
Hindu scriptures are divided into three basic categories: Vedas, Upanishads and Puranas. There are differences about the age of those scriptures; some people believe that they go back almost 4,000 years.
One of the amazing prophecies in these Hindu scriptures is the one on the tongue of Maharshi Vyasa, a Hindu saint, that states that the land of Arabs will be corrupted by the evil doers — maybe a reference to the pre-Islamic pagans; and that Mahamad — a slight adulteration of the name Muhammad — will come and guide those who went astray. He will be circumcised, bearded, eloquent; he will create a great revolution; he will announce the call for prayers; he will eat of the meat of lawful animals but not of the swine; and he will fight against irreligious nations. All these descriptions meet Prophet Muhammad (Vidyarthi).
Bhavishya Purana, one of the most important Puranas, includes another prophecy that states that in a foreign country a spiritual teacher whose name is Muhammad will come; he will be a dweller of Arabia ; he will gather a large force to fight or kill the devil; and God will protect him from his opponents.
Prophet Muhammad Mentioned in the Upanishad
Some Hindu scholars consider the Upanishads scripture to be superior to the Vedas, because they impart divine knowledge and teach how the human soul can get nearer to its Maker and Master.
The Muslim testimony of faith is mentioned in the Upanishads. The most important prophecy in it is the one that mentions the coming of Prophet Muhammad by name, and the Muslim testimony of faith — there is no God but Allah — is repeated more than once in it.
As a result of the clarity and explicitness of that prophecy, some Hindus actually enter into Islam, which has led some Hindu scholars to claim that perhaps this prophecy was written by a Hindu pundit who converted to Islam. But this is refuted because this prophecy was referred to in some of the ancient Hindu books that predate the advent of Islam or Muslims to India
He created the sun, the moon, the stars, and the heavens. He is the Nourisher of all the birds, beasts, animals that live in the sea and those that are not visible to the eye. He is the remover of all evils and calamities, and Muhammad is the apostle of Allah.
Prophet Muhammad Mentioned in the Vedas
The third basic category of Hindu scriptures is called the Veda. In the Atharva Veda, it is mentioned that the praiseworthy among people shall be praised; it is known that the name Muhammad in Arabic actually means "the praiseworthy."
It also states that the promised prophet will be a camel rider, which is interesting because Indian prophets were forbidden to ride camels. Prophet Jesus, according to the New Testament, rode on an ass but not on a camel, but it is well known that Prophet Muhammad rode a camel.
The seventh mantra also speaks about someone who is going to be a guide to all people, and Prophet Muhammad always emphasized that he was not sent to a particular people, like Israelites alone or Arabs alone, but to the whole world.
The sixth mantra speaks about some of the brave people who vanquished without a battle and that the number of their opponents was 10,000, which could be a reference to the battle of the allies or the trench that took place during Prophet Muhammad's time. The number of the people who put a siege around Madinah were indeed 10,000, and they were vanquished without a battle because God sent a hurricane that finally, after a long siege, forced them to leave.
In the Rig Veda, it speaks about a person who is described as truthful and trustworthy, powerful and generous who will be famous with 10,000. All these are the characteristics of Prophet Muhammad, and the number 10,000 could be a possible reference to the number of the Companions of Prophet Muhammad who entered Makkah victoriously.
Works Cited
Vidyarthi, Abdul Haq. Muhammad in World Scriptures. New Delhi
[Dr. Jamal Badawi is a professor of management and religious studies, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax , Nova Scotia , Canada
(Courtesy: OnIslam.net)
6 comments:
Utter nonsense and corrupted interpretation of the Divine Vedas. Arabs were always considered as Mlechhas by the Indians. One of the lowest races of humanity. So there is no possibility of a Vishnu avatar being born among Arabs. In Kaliyuga only false prophets have been promised. Moreover cow was/is sacred and worshiped by the Rishis who consider cow/beef eating a colossal sin.
Anonymous is showing his caste mentality here also. He does not have the courage to accept the truth. Because of untouchability and caste system, hindus are being blame everywhere.
My Hindu brother (who has commented anonymously) does not have the courage to accept the truth. Meanwhile, his caste mentality,untouchability unreasonable hatred towards muslims is clearly manifested in his comments.
Anonymous. You along with many Hindus brothers and sisters are in the WrOng path worshipping past humans and Satanic rituals that anti God and unrealistic people of the past the dumb and damnationed people of the past have done. Like the reality is. Yes the sky Is blue Not green ok. That is the truth of Prophet Muhammad Islam. You a Hindu would say to a Muslim no the sky is green and not blue. You reject reality Allah. The one the only God and his prophets the realities of life. You are in the ignorant pagan idol worshipping stages. My friends. Get the reality check already. It's the truth. The sky is blue not green. Allah Swt is the supreme only one god and prophet Muh is the last of the prophets.
Every religion can claim that other religions recognize them albeit unknowingly. That is called inclusiveness. Hindus claim that Lingaradhana was common in Arabia and Kaaba was a temple. Christians say Prajapati in Rigveda is Jesus. Muslims say the Comforter promisedby Jesus isnot the Holy Spirit but Prophet Muhammad. Be true to your own religion, and leave others to theirs.
Maa chod do inoim ye desh hamara hai. Batvara ho chuka hai. Democracy is not just for u. Fuck u muslims. Hogs.... Pig eaters
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