Miracles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

  • Lily Syahirah Ramlan
  • 25 Oct 2021
Do you remember listening to stories about the miracles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? Those miracles of Islam are awe-inspiring and it makes us feel motivated to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ. Miracles in Islam resembles the many events that contradict logic and all sciences!
In this article today, InshaAllah,  we will talk about the top 5 Muhammad miracles. Before we go any further, we should first understand the meaning of  miracles in Islam from the respect of linguistics and its terminology.

What did Muhammad Do?

Biography

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born in 570 CE in Mecca, Arabia, into the noble Quraysh tribe.Prophet Muhammad  was the son of Abdullah, who was the son of Abdul-Muttalib, who was the son of Hashim - whose ancestry reached the Prophet Ismail (alaihi salam), who was the son of Prophet Ibrahim (alaihi salam).
His father, Abdullah, passed away before his birth, and his mother, Aminah, died when he was only six years old, leaving him an orphan from such a young age. All that Prophet Muhammad's father left behind were five camels and a servant girl named Barakah, also known as Umm Ayman, who served as his caretaker.
He was raised by his noble grandfather, who was one of the chieftains of Bani Quraysh, Abdul Muttalib, and later by his uncle, Abu Talib.
Known as Al-Amin (the Trustworthy) and As-Siddiq (the Truthful), Prophet Muhammad was known and reputable for his sense of respect, honesty and integrity. At the age of 25, he married Sayyidatina Khadijah bint Khuwailid (radiallahu anha), a wealthy merchant, and they had six children.

Spreading the Message of Islam

At 40, while meditating in the Cave of Hira, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received his first revelation from Angel Jibril (alaihi salam). This marked the beginning of his prophethood and the revelation of the Qur'an. He spent 23 years calling people to Islam, emphasizing monotheism, justice, and compassion.
Facing severe opposition in Mecca, he and his followers migrated to Madinah in 622 CE, an event known as the Hijrah, marking the start of the Islamic calendar. In Madinah, he established a model Islamic state based on unity, justice, and mercy.
Over the next decade, Islam spread widely. Prophet Muhammad returned to Mecca in 630 CE, forgiving his enemies and purifying the Ka’bah of idols. He delivered his famous Farewell Sermon in 632 CE, emphasizing equality, justice, and devotion to Allah Almighty. Shortly after, he passed away at the age of 63, leaving behind a profound spiritual legacy that continues to guide millions worldwide.

Definition of Miracles in Islam:

Miracle in Arabic is “معجزة” / “mukjizah”. Linguistically, the word “mukjizah” is derived from the word “a-ja-za” which means "weakening" or "defeat". In terms of terminology, miracles are extraordinary things or events that God reveals through a prophet in support of his prophecy.

Categories of Miracles in Islam:

Our Muslim scholars have divided miracles in Islam into two categories, namely:

1- Mukjizah hissi:

A miracle that can be detected and seen by the senses. For example, the stick of the Prophet Moses, Peace be upon him, which turned into a snake.

2- Mukjizah maknawi:

Miracles that can only be detected and experienced through the mind and eyes of the heart. For example, the existence of holy Qur’an.
However, bear in mind that not all extraordinary things can be considered as miracles/mukjizah.
According to the scholars, there are few conditions before any event can be considered as a miracle in Islam. Among them are:
  • The nature of the thing is lifted (for example, fire loses its heat effect),
  • The miracles are only gifted to a prophet. Anything besides this is not considered as a miracles,
  • and it must correspond with the prophetic message.
Narrated by Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim, the Prophet ﷺ saw once said:
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ الْمَقْبُرِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَا مِنَ الأَنْبِيَاءِ نَبِيٌّ إِلاَّ أُعْطِيَ مَا مِثْلُهُ آمَنَ عَلَيْهِ الْبَشَرُ، وَإِنَّمَا كَانَ الَّذِي أُوتِيتُ وَحْيًا أَوْحَاهُ اللَّهُ إِلَىَّ فَأَرْجُو أَنْ أَكُونَ أَكْثَرَهُمْ تَابِعًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏‏.‏
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Every Prophet was given miracles because of which people believed, but what I have been given, is Divine Inspiration which Allah has revealed to me. So I hope that my followers will outnumber the followers of the other Prophets on the Day of Resurrection."

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The Ten Miracles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Today, we will ponder on 10 miracles of prophet Muhammad bestowed by Allah the Almighty ﷺ.

1. The Beauty of the Holy Qur’an

The first miracle of prophet Muhammad is the one that we can see to this day: the Holy Qur’an. In the 88th verse of Surah Al-Isra ', Allah the Almighty says:
قُل لَّئِنِ اجْتَمَعَتِ الْإِنسُ وَالْجِنُّ عَلَىٰ أَن يَأْتُوا بِمِثْلِ هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنِ لَا يَأْتُونَ بِمِثْلِهِ وَلَوْ كَانَ بَعْضُهُمْ لِبَعْضٍ ظَهِيرًا
Say, ‘Even if all mankind and jinn came together to produce something like this Quran, they could not produce anything like it, however much they helped each other.’  [17:88]
As we know, the Qur'an contains beautiful language that neither humans nor jinn could create a book such as it. It contains ancient stories related to the prophets and apostles, Peace be upon them all,  it contains verses that explain knowledge related to scientific findings and describing things related to the Shari’a,  it also tells the unseen creatures and realms such as the angels, jinns, heaven, and hellfire.
Read our related article on Amazing Stories of Sahaba (Companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

2. The Famous Story of Isra’ Mi’raj

Every Muslim knows about the story of Isra’ Mi’raj. This miraculous event occurred at a time when Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was faced with trials and tribulations, and it was even known as the Year of Sorrw (‘Am al-Huzun). 
سُبحانَ الَّذي أَسرىٰ بِعَبدِهِ لَيلًا مِنَ المَسجِدِ الحَرامِ إِلَى المَسجِدِ الأَقصَى الَّذي بارَكنا حَولَهُ لِنُرِيَهُ مِن آياتِنا ۚ إِنَّهُ هُوَ السَّميعُ البَصيرُ
“Glory to Him who made His servant travel by night from the sacred place of worship to the furthest place of worship, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him some of Our signs: He alone is the All Hearing, the All Seeing.” [Qur’an 17:1]
The night journey and ascension begins with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ travelling with the Angel Jibril, Peace be upon him, on a heavenly creation called al Buraq to Masjid al-Aqsa, in Jerusalem. This is also one of the biggest miracles of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, a unique creation that travels faster than the speed of light, quite incomprehensible to the human mind.
According to a hadith, al Buraq is one of the animals of paradise and is described as “a white creature that is larger than a donkey but smaller than a mule, who would place its hoof (step) a distance equal to the range of his vision." (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
Upon reaching Masjid al-Aqsa, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ led all of the earlier Prophets, peace be upon them all, in prayer. 
The second part of the journey brings Prophet Muhammad’s ascension to the heavens with Jibril, Peace be upon him. During the ascension, he met other Prophets before him.
When he finally reached the highest level in the heavens, he was brought into the Divine Presence of Allah the Almighty, alone at Sidratul Muntaha (a boundary beyond which none may pass). It is said to be the boundary that has never been passed by anyone except by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Here, Rasulullah ﷺ was given the Divine Decree for the believers to establish daily prayers, and it is also when he kept returning back and forth to Allah, the Merciful for a lesser number of obligatory prayers.
Eventually, the number of compulsory prayers were reduced to five. Upon being given that by Allah the Merciful, Rasulullah ﷺ no longer continued to ask for more, and from then, the practice of five daily prayers was established. 
Due to that miraculous event, Muslims today pray five times a day to Allah the Almighty, from all over the world, from mosques to houses and many places where prayers can be observed.

3. The Splitting of the Moon (Biggest Miracle of Prophet Muhammad)

The second is when Prophet Muhammad ﷺ splits the moon into two. This is one of the biggest miracles of prophet Muhammad.
This historical event is mentioned in the hadith narrated by Imam Bukhari:
حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَهَّابِ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ الْمُفَضَّلِ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه أَنَّ أَهْلَ، مَكَّةَ سَأَلُوا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ يُرِيَهُمْ آيَةً، فَأَرَاهُمُ الْقَمَرَ شِقَّتَيْنِ، حَتَّى رَأَوْا حِرَاءً بَيْنَهُمَا‏.‏
Narrated Anas bin Malik: The people of Mecca asked Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) to show them a miracle. So he showed them the moon split in two halves between which they saw the Hira' mountain.
This event occurred when the infidels asked the Prophet ﷺ to prove his prophethood by splitting the moon into two. By the will of Allah Almighty, when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ pointed to the moon, it happened.

4. Radiation of water from in between the Prophet’s ﷺ fingers

Who could produce a mass amount of water from one’s finger other than the Prophet ﷺ himself? SubhanAllah, it is indeed a wonderful miracle of Muhammad as stated in the hadith below:
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ إِسْحَاقَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّهُ قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَحَانَتْ صَلاَةُ الْعَصْرِ، فَالْتُمِسَ الْوَضُوءُ فَلَمْ يَجِدُوهُ فَأُتِيَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِوَضُوءٍ، فَوَضَعَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَدَهُ فِي ذَلِكَ الإِنَاءِ، فَأَمَرَ النَّاسَ أَنْ يَتَوَضَّئُوا مِنْهُ، فَرَأَيْتُ الْمَاءَ يَنْبُعُ مِنْ تَحْتِ أَصَابِعِهِ، فَتَوَضَّأَ النَّاسُ حَتَّى تَوَضَّئُوا مِنْ عِنْدِ آخِرِهِمْ‏.‏
Narrated Anas bin Malik: I saw Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) at the 'time when the `Asr prayer was due. Then the people were searching for water for ablution but they could not find any. Then some water was brought to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and he placed his hand in the pot and ordered the people to perform the ablution with the water. I saw water flowing from underneath his fingers and the people started performing the ablution till all of them did it.
حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حُصَيْنٌ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ أَبِي الْجَعْدِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ عَطِشَ النَّاسُ يَوْمَ الْحُدَيْبِيَةِ، وَالنَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ رَكْوَةٌ فَتَوَضَّأَ فَجَهَشَ النَّاسُ نَحْوَهُ، فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا لَكُمْ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالُوا لَيْسَ عِنْدَنَا مَاءٌ نَتَوَضَّأُ وَلاَ نَشْرَبُ إِلاَّ مَا بَيْنَ يَدَيْكَ، فَوَضَعَ يَدَهُ فِي الرَّكْوَةِ فَجَعَلَ الْمَاءُ يَثُورُ بَيْنَ أَصَابِعِهِ كَأَمْثَالِ الْعُيُونِ، فَشَرِبْنَا وَتَوَضَّأْنَا‏.‏ قُلْتُ كَمْ كُنْتُمْ قَالَ لَوْ كُنَّا مِائَةَ أَلْفٍ لَكَفَانَا، كُنَّا خَمْسَ عَشْرَةَ مِائَةً‏.‏
Narrated Salim bin Abi Aj-Jad: Jabir bin `Abdullah said, "The people became very thirsty on the day of Al-Hudaibiya (Treaty). A small pot containing some water was in front of the Prophet (ﷺ) and when he had finished the ablution, the people rushed towards him. He asked, 'What is wrong with you?' They replied, 'We have no water either for performing ablution or for drinking except what is present in front of you.' So he placed his hand in that pot and the water started flowing among his fingers like springs. We all drank and performed ablution (from it)." I asked Jabir, "How many were you?" he replied, "Even if we had been one-hundred-thousand, it would have been sufficient for us, but we were fifteen-hundred."

5. Rainful During the Drought

The Prophet ﷺ once saved the people who were afflicted with famine due to extreme drought, causing the crops and animals to die and the grounds infertile.
حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَمْرٍو، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ أَصَابَتِ النَّاسَ سَنَةٌ عَلَى عَهْدِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَبَيْنَا النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَخْطُبُ فِي يَوْمِ جُمُعَةٍ قَامَ أَعْرَابِيٌّ فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ هَلَكَ الْمَالُ وَجَاعَ الْعِيَالُ، فَادْعُ اللَّهَ لَنَا‏.‏ فَرَفَعَ يَدَيْهِ، وَمَا نَرَى فِي السَّمَاءِ قَزَعَةً، فَوَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ مَا وَضَعَهَا حَتَّى ثَارَ السَّحَابُ أَمْثَالَ الْجِبَالِ، ثُمَّ لَمْ يَنْزِلْ عَنْ مِنْبَرِهِ حَتَّى رَأَيْتُ الْمَطَرَ يَتَحَادَرُ عَلَى لِحْيَتِهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَمُطِرْنَا يَوْمَنَا ذَلِكَ، وَمِنَ الْغَدِ، وَبَعْدَ الْغَدِ وَالَّذِي يَلِيهِ، حَتَّى الْجُمُعَةِ الأُخْرَى، وَقَامَ ذَلِكَ الأَعْرَابِيُّ ـ أَوْ قَالَ غَيْرُهُ ـ فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، تَهَدَّمَ الْبِنَاءُ وَغَرِقَ الْمَالُ، فَادْعُ اللَّهَ لَنَا‏.‏ فَرَفَعَ يَدَيْهِ، فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ حَوَالَيْنَا، وَلاَ عَلَيْنَا ‏"‏‏.‏ فَمَا يُشِيرُ بِيَدِهِ إِلَى نَاحِيَةٍ مِنَ السَّحَابِ إِلاَّ انْفَرَجَتْ، وَصَارَتِ الْمَدِينَةُ مِثْلَ الْجَوْبَةِ، وَسَالَ الْوَادِي قَنَاةُ شَهْرًا، وَلَمْ يَجِئْ أَحَدٌ مِنْ نَاحِيَةٍ إِلاَّ حَدَّثَ بِالْجَوْدِ‏.‏
Narrated Anas bin Malik: Once in the lifetime of the Prophet (ﷺ) the people were afflicted with drought (famine). While the Prophet (ﷺ) was delivering the Khutba on a Friday, a Bedouin stood up and said, "O, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Our possessions are being destroyed and the children are hungry; Please invoke Allah (for rain)". So the Prophet (ﷺ) raised his hands. At that time there was not a trace of cloud in the sky. By Him in Whose Hands my soul is as soon as he lowered his hands, clouds gathered like mountains, and before he got down from the pulpit, I saw the rain falling on the beard of the Prophet. It rained that day, the next day, the third day, the fourth day till the next Friday. The same Bedouin or another man stood up and said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! The houses have collapsed, our possessions and livestock have been drowned; Please invoke Allah (to protect us)". So the Prophet (ﷺ) raised both his hands and said, "O Allah! Round about us and not on us". So, in whatever direction he pointed with his hands, the clouds dispersed and cleared away, and Medina's (sky) became clear as a hole in between the clouds. The valley of Qanat remained flooded, for one month, none came from outside but talked about the abundant rain.
What we have shared above are just a few of many other miracles of prophet Muhammad bestowed by Allah. Hopefully, by pondering the miracles bestowed on him, it helps to increase our faith in Allah the Most Gracious, InshaAllah.
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6. A Tree Weeping

A tree trunk in the Prophet’s mosque wept audibly when he began delivering sermons from a new pulpit, yearning for his presence. This emotional response moved his companions, highlighting his connection with creation.
Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
There was a trunk of a date-palm tree upon which the Prophet (ﷺ) used to recline while delivering Khutbah (sermon). When a pulpit was placed in the mosque, we heard the trunk crying out like a pregnant she-camel. the Prophet (ﷺ) came down from the pulpit and put his hand on the trunk and it became quiet.
Another narration is: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to stand by a tree or a date-palm on Friday (to give the Khutbah). Then an Ansari woman or man said, "O Messenger of Allah! Shall we make a pulpit for you?" He replied, "If you wish." So they made a pulpit for him and when it was Friday, the Prophet (ﷺ) sat on the pulpit [to deliver the Khutbah (sermon)] and the trunk of the date- palm on which he used to recline cried out as if it would split asunder.
Another narration is: It cried like a child and the Prophet (ﷺ) descended (from the pulpit) and embraced it while it continued moaning like a child being quietened. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "It was crying for (missing) what it used to hear of Dhikr near it." [Al-Bukhari].

7. Stones speaking: Say Peace be upon you! Oh! Messenger of Allah

A be upon you, O Messenger of Allah," showcasing the acknowledgment of his prophethood by even inanimate objects.
Ali b. Abu Talib (radiallahu anhu) said:
Once when I was with the Prophet in Mecca and we went out into one of its districts in the neighbourhood, not a mountain or tree which confronted him failed to say, "Peace be upon you, messenger of God." [Tirmidhi & Darimi]

8. Increasing the Food Supply

On multiple occasions, food and drink miraculously multiplied through his blessings, feeding large gatherings and demonstrating Allah’s Divine Power.
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Abu Talha said to Um Sulaim, "I have noticed feebleness in the voice of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) which I think, is caused by hunger. Have you got any food?" She said, "Yes." She brought out some loaves of barley and took out a veil belonging to her, and wrapped the bread in part of it and put it under my arm and wrapped part of the veil round me and sent me to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). I went carrying it and found Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) in the Mosque sitting with some people. When I stood there, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) asked, "Has Abu Talha sent you?" I said, "Yes". He asked, "With some food? I said, "Yes" Allah's Apostle then said to the men around him, "Get up!" He set out (accompanied by them) and I went ahead of them till I reached Abu Talha and told him (of the Prophet's visit). Abu Talha said, "O Um Sulaim! Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) is coming with the people and we have no food to feed them." She said, "Allah and His Apostle know better." So Abu Talha went out to receive Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). Allah's Apostle came along with Abu Talha. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "O Um Sulaim! Bring whatever you have." She brought the bread which Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) ordered to be broken into pieces. Um Sulaim poured on them some butter from an oilskin. Then Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) recited what Allah wished him to recite, and then said, "Let ten persons come (to share the meal)." Ten persons were admitted, ate their fill and went out. Then he again said, "Let another ten do the same." They were admitted, ate their fill and went out. Then he again said, '"'Let another ten persons (do the same.)" They were admitted, ate their fill and went out. Then he said, "Let another ten persons come." In short, all of them ate their fill, and they were seventy or eighty men.

9. Informing About the Future

The Prophet ﷺ made accurate prophecies about future events, such as the conquest of Mecca and the victories of the Muslims, proving the truth of divine revelation.

فِىٓ أَدْنَى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَهُم مِّنۢ بَعْدِ غَلَبِهِمْ سَيَغْلِبُونَ

in a nearby land. They will reverse their defeat with a victory

فِى بِضْعِ سِنِينَ ۗ لِلَّهِ ٱلْأَمْرُ مِن قَبْلُ وَمِنۢ بَعْدُ ۚ وَيَوْمَئِذٍۢ يَفْرَحُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ

in a few years’ time––God is in command, first and last. On that day, the believers will rejoice

بِنَصْرِ ٱللَّهِ ۚ يَنصُرُ مَن يَشَآءُ ۖ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ

at God’s help. He helps whoever He pleases: He is the Mighty, the Merciful.

وَعْدَ ٱللَّهِ ۖ لَا يُخْلِفُ ٱللَّهُ وَعْدَهُۥ وَلَـٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَ ٱلنَّاسِ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ

This is God’s promise: God never breaks His promise, but most people do not know;

يَعْلَمُونَ ظَـٰهِرًۭا مِّنَ ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا وَهُمْ عَنِ ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ هُمْ غَـٰفِلُونَ

they only know the outer surface of this present life and are heedless of the life to come.
[Qur’an 30:3-7]

10. Winning the Impossible Battle: the Battle of Badr

Imagine being on a battlefield where you are severely outnumbered—just 313 allies, facing an army of 1000, fully equipped and ready for battle. But the companions of the Prophet ﷺ stayed firm, driven by their unshakable conviction in him ﷺ.
During those vulnerable moments, the Prophet ﷺ turned to his Companions for counsel, asking, “What do you think we should do?”
And for the entire night before the battle, the Prophet ﷺ was on his knees, raising his hands towards the sky, surrendering and seeking help from the one and only, Allah Almighty. His emotional du’a goes:
“O Allah, if you destroy this group [of Muslims] You will not be worshipped on this Earth.” This was a strong statement that if they fail this mission, this marks the end of Islam on Earth.
He ﷺ repeated, “O Allah, [I seek] Your help that has been promised; O Allah, [I seek] Your help that has been promised; O Allah, [I seek] Your help that has been promised.”
Just before the battle began, as hearts raced and breaths grew shorter, the Prophet ﷺ once again turned to Allah Almighty, pleading, “O Allah, fulfil your promise to me; O Allah, give me what You have promised; O Allah, if this group is destroyed, You will not be worshipped on Earth…”
The Prophet ﷺ continued to make this du’a relentlessly, pleading to Him, raising his hands towards the sky, until his upper garment fell off.
Even as he was bare-chested, he ﷺ continued, lost in his intense emotional distress, until Sayyidina Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه wrapped the garment around the Prophet ﷺ, hugged him from behind, and said, “Enough, O Messenger of Allah, enough. Your Lord will give you as promised.”
Despite the odds, the Prophet’s ﷺ resolve never wavered. His hope and effort radiated to the hearts of those around him. This was indeed one of the greatest miracles that happened in the history of Islam.
References: 

https://www.almaany.com/ar/dict/ar-ar/%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%AC%D8%B2%D8%A9/
https://al-maktaba.org/book/33757/8392
https://al-maktaba.org/book/10262/40
http://quran.ksu.edu.sa/tafseer/tabary/sura17-aya88.html
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What was the first miracle performed by Prophet Muhammad?

There were many miracles performed by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), but the first miracle associated with Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is the revelation of the Qur'an, which began in the Cave of Hira when he was 40 years old. Angel Jibril (alaihi salam) appeared to him and commanded him to "Read" despite him being unlettered. The first verses revealed were from Surah Al-'Alaq (96:1-5):
"Read in the name of your Lord who created,
Created man from a clot.Read,
and your Lord is the Most Generous,
Who taught by the pen,
Taught man what he knew not."
This event marked the beginning of the Qur'an's miraculous revelation, which is considered the greatest and most enduring miracle of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Its eloquence, guidance, and profound impact remain unparalleled.
Other miraculous events include the splitting of the moon, the journey of Isra’ and Mi’raj, the crying tree, water flowing from his blessed hands, and much more.

What were the miracles of the Prophet Muhammad's birth?

The birth of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was accompanied by several extraordinary events that signified his arrival as the Seal of the Prophets. Aminah, his mother, experienced a radiant light emanating from her during her pregnancy, which illuminated the castles and palaces of Syria.
At the same time, the sacred fire of the Zoroastrians in Persia, which had burned continuously for a thousand years, was extinguished. This fire was central to their worship, and its sudden end symbolized the impending decline of idolatry and fire worship.
Additionally, the Aywan, the throne arch of the Persian emperor, trembled, and fourteen balconies of Kisra’s palace collapsed. Scholars interpreted this as a sign that Persian rule would last for only fourteen more kings, foreshadowing the eventual Islamic conquest under Caliphs Umar ibn al-Khattab and Uthman ibn Affan (radiallahu anhum). 
Another extraordinary event was the drying up of Lake Sa’wah, a vast lake associated with a city known for its wickedness. Its disappearance was seen as a divine reminder for people to abandon sin and follow righteousness.
Meanwhile, in Mecca, all 360 idols around the Ka’bah toppled to the ground, symbolizing the end of idol worship in Arabia. Abdul-Mutallib, the Prophet’s grandfather, witnessed this event and, three days later, named the child Muhammad.
The impact of his birth extended beyond the physical realm. The throne of Iblis, who sought to emulate Allah’s throne, collapsed, marking a symbolic defeat for the forces of evil.
Additionally, the devilish Jinn, who had long eavesdropped on heavenly conversations, were struck by shooting stars and barred from accessing divine knowledge. This marked a shift in the spiritual order, as Iblis himself let out a loud scream of despair. 
These miraculous signs, occurring at the time of Prophet Muhammad’s birth, underscore his divine mission as a mercy to mankind and the final messenger of Allah. They serve as a powerful reminder of the profound significance of his life and message. 

What is the biggest miracle in Quran?

The Quran itself is considered the greatest miracle, as it is the divine word of Allah Almighty revealed to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), unmatched in its literary excellence, guidance, and timeless relevance.
While all miracles in the Quran are significant and reflect Allah’s divinity, Muslims often marvel at the scientific insights revealed over 1,400 years ago, long before their discovery by humanity.
These scientific miracles include the Quran’s mention of the composition of living organisms primarily from water, the intricate communication systems in the animal kingdom, the stages of human embryonic development, the separation of salty and fresh water, and the expansion of the universe. Such insights continue to astound modern readers and reaffirm the Quran’s divine origin.
Beyond scientific wonders, the Quran contains literary miracles, mathematical structures, and fulfilled prophecies that further establish its miraculous nature. Yet, these are only fragments of its vast treasures, many of which humanity has yet to fully comprehend.

Who saw Muhammad split the moon?

The splitting of the moon was witnessed by the people of Mecca, who had demanded a miraculous sign from Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to prove his prophethood. In response, the Prophet demonstrated this miracle twice.
Narrated `Abdullah:
"The Meccan people requested Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) to show them a miracle, and so he showed them the splitting of the moon." [Sahih Al-Bukhari]
Anas (radiallahu anhu) also reported:
"The people of Mecca demanded from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) that he show them signs (miracles), and he showed them the splitting of the moon twice." This narration is corroborated through another chain of transmitters.
Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy further explained that not only did the people of Mecca witness this miraculous event, but they also sought confirmation from travelers outside Mecca, who affirmed that they too had seen the moon split.

Which Prophet split the sea?

Prophet Musa or Moses (alaihi salam) split the sea by the command of Allah Almighty. This miraculous event occurred when Prophet Musa was leading the Israelites out of Egypt, fleeing from Pharaoh and his army.
When they reached the sea and it seemed there was no escape, Allah Almighty commanded Prophet Musa to strike the sea with his staff. The sea parted, creating a dry path for the Israelites to cross safely, while the pursuing army of Pharaoh drowned when the waters returned.
This event is mentioned in the Quran:
"Then We inspired to Musa, 'Strike with your staff the sea,' and it parted, and each portion was like a great towering mountain."
(Quran, 26:63)
The splitting of the sea is considered one of the great signs of Allah's Divine Power and a testament to His aid for the believers.

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