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English_Biography_Shefa_of_Prophet_Muhammad, page : 172
The miracles given to Prophet Muhammad are of two categories. The first comprises of those that are well known and transmitted through many hands such as the Koran. None can doubt or argue that the Prophet did not deliver it, and it is through him that it appeared, and also that he used it as a proof. As we mentioned earlier the Koran itself is a miracle and contains a multitude of miracles, and the fact that no one can imitate it is indisputable and proven by investigation as we will explain later.
A scholar of Islam explained, "This principle is relevant to the signs and the surpassing of normal phenomena that occurred at the hands of the Prophet all of which attain an unquestionable level. Neither believer nor unbeliever disputed the occurrence that these extraordinary matters occurred at his hands. The claim of the unbelievers is that "they were not from Allah."
The second consists of matters that do not reach the level of the Koran and this is in itself divided into two types. One is comprised of miracles that are very well-known and transmitted in the form of hadith, and the prophetic events (serah). These are miracles such as the water which flowed from his blessed fingers and a small amount of food becoming plentiful. Then, there are also matters which were made known to just a couple of people, consequently there are only a few transmitters and therefore not as well known or widely reported as the previous type, but they are proven to be authentic and compatible, and both are confirmation of miracles.
As for the signs given to the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, which are very well known such as the event of the splitting in half of the moon, this great miracle is recorded in both the Koran and prophetic sayings.
Unless there is absolute proof, the literal meaning should never be taken differently. Its occurrence is supported by authenticated reports transmitted from a variety of sources. Therefore one's criteria should be to uphold it, and not be way-laid by the foolishness of weak-minded persons ignorant of the Religion, nor yet should one consider the opinion of innovators who cast doubt in the hearts of believers, rather, one should turn away from such foolishness.
The same applies to the miraculous events of the water that flowed from the Prophet's fingers, and the small amount of food becoming plentiful, both of which were witnessed and reported by numerous Companions.
Many of the closest Companions also witnessed and reported the occurrence of miracles, for example, those that occurred during the digging of the Trench, Hudaybiyah, Tabuk, as well as during other encounters with the unbelievers.
None of the Companions who transmitted these miracles were found to contradict one another either in what the Prophet said or did. Neither did they raise any objections to the statements attributed to them when they were transmitted later.
A scholar of Islam explained, "This principle is relevant to the signs and the surpassing of normal phenomena that occurred at the hands of the Prophet all of which attain an unquestionable level. Neither believer nor unbeliever disputed the occurrence that these extraordinary matters occurred at his hands. The claim of the unbelievers is that "they were not from Allah."
The second consists of matters that do not reach the level of the Koran and this is in itself divided into two types. One is comprised of miracles that are very well-known and transmitted in the form of hadith, and the prophetic events (serah). These are miracles such as the water which flowed from his blessed fingers and a small amount of food becoming plentiful. Then, there are also matters which were made known to just a couple of people, consequently there are only a few transmitters and therefore not as well known or widely reported as the previous type, but they are proven to be authentic and compatible, and both are confirmation of miracles.
As for the signs given to the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, which are very well known such as the event of the splitting in half of the moon, this great miracle is recorded in both the Koran and prophetic sayings.
Unless there is absolute proof, the literal meaning should never be taken differently. Its occurrence is supported by authenticated reports transmitted from a variety of sources. Therefore one's criteria should be to uphold it, and not be way-laid by the foolishness of weak-minded persons ignorant of the Religion, nor yet should one consider the opinion of innovators who cast doubt in the hearts of believers, rather, one should turn away from such foolishness.
The same applies to the miraculous events of the water that flowed from the Prophet's fingers, and the small amount of food becoming plentiful, both of which were witnessed and reported by numerous Companions.
Many of the closest Companions also witnessed and reported the occurrence of miracles, for example, those that occurred during the digging of the Trench, Hudaybiyah, Tabuk, as well as during other encounters with the unbelievers.
None of the Companions who transmitted these miracles were found to contradict one another either in what the Prophet said or did. Neither did they raise any objections to the statements attributed to them when they were transmitted later.