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He was called a prophet, a messenger of God, and a savior. Muhammad Ibn Abdullah was the originator of a religion which expanded rapidly through the Middle East as well as around the globe. Unlike other religious prophets, however, there are excesses documentations and records about the identity of this messenger of God as a spiritual leader as well as a historical figure. These documentations produce descriptions of almost every aspect of Muhammad’s life. The records give scholars insight into Muhammad’s state of mind, but furthermore, the abundance of documentation makes the prophet relatable for the Muslims of today. The recorded events in Muhammad’s life portray his character and provide Muslims an example of the proper way to live in accordance with …show more content…

He journeyed on caravans full of goods and undertook business with a variety of people from all over the known world. He worked with Jews, Christians, Buddhists, and polytheists. The contact from such a variety of people broadened Muhammad’s perspectives not only of different religions and ethnicities but also how these secular groups coexist in the world. This broadening of perspective added to Muhamad’s wisdom as well his relatability. Soon after the broadening of his perspectives the prophet met and married his first wife Khadijah. His marriage to Khadijah is another aspect of Muhammad’s life that makes him relatable to the people of Islamic faith. His love for his wife portrays his human nature. Jesus did not have a wife and many of the descriptions within the Bible make him appear more divine than human. The divine nature of Jesus can make individuals feel inadequate and make it difficult for them to relate to him. The love Muhammad displayed for his wife and the human nature of his life up to this point allows Muslims to feel a strong likeness to the prophet. However, the relatable features of Muhammad’s life did stop with his human

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