Question:
Is it ok to keep the belief that our Prophet Muhammad SAW has more knowledge then the knowledge of all Prophets if put together. Please explain in detail.
Answer:
In the Ahaadith, it is mentioned that Nabi (SAW) is most superior in rank than all of the prophets. Also, after Allah’s rank, comes the rank of our prophet (SAW). In the book Umdatul Fiqh, written by Moulana Hussain Shah, it is mentioned that Allah gave Nabi (SAW) more knowledge than the entire creation. (Umdatul Fiqh, Vol. 1, Page 25). The Qur’an is the last revealed scripture. It abrogated the previous revealed scriptures. Its knowledge surpasses that of the previous scriptures. The Qur’an also gains more preference than the previous scriptures. This was revealed to our prophet (SAW). Because of this, having the belief that our prophet Muhammad (SAW) has more Knowledge than the knowledge of all prophets put together is correct.
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Nezaam bin Yahya Ali
Attested to as correct by:
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf
Darul Iftaa
Jameah Mahmoodiyah
Springs
16 June 2005
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