Muslims believe that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him) is both the messenger [1] and the servant of Allah.[2] The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the most superior of all people and the most beloved person of Allah [3], but he does not have any divine features.
The first condition of entering the religion of Islam is to say the Shahada which is: Muslim profession of faith (‘there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah’). The meaning of shahada is “I testify that there is no god, but Allah and that Muhammad is his servant and messenger”.
The fact that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is a Messenger means that he acts as a messenger between Allah and His creatures. Communication with Allah takes place in many ways. Historical sources show that this communication has forms such as dialogue during the Mi ’raj miracle. [4], through the angle Jibril (Gabriel) [5] and authentic (true) dreams.[6]
The fact that he speaks and communicates with Allah is proof that he has an otherworldly (related to the hereafter) side. There are many more examples that support this. For example, his communication with the angel of revelation and the revelation of the Qur’an through him can be listed among these examples.[7]
In addition to these issues, which shows that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) being a Messenger, he is also the servant of Allah. He eats, drinks and sleeps like all humans. There are also things that he does not know about world-related issues, and he says them easily.[8] He also grieves when he loses his loved ones.[9]
The fact that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did not have divine features strengthens his embassy and example. Because if he had divine attributes, he would not be seen as a model by his followers.
[1] Al-Fath,29
[2] Ali-Imran,144
[3] Al-Anbya,107
[4] Al-Bukhari, Prayers (Salat),1, Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed),37, Al-Anbya,5
[5] Al-An’ am,34
[6] Muslim, The Book of Dreams,1
[7] Al-Bukhari, The Book of Faith,1, Muslim, The Book of Faith,1
[8] Ibn-Hisham, The Life of the Prophet, II, 272
[9] Ibn-Hisham, The Life of the Prophet, I, 59.