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Can You Clear My Doubts about Allah and Muhammad’s Prophethood?

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Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad

Question

I have grown up practicing Islam and want to remain Muslim. However, I have suppressed doubts that affect my foundations of Islam. First, is there any solid proof of Muhammad’s prophethood? Also, as Allah is the only creator of these heavens and this earth, may there be other Gods for other realms outside the heavens and earth that Allah has specifically made? In other words, is it possible that Allah is One for His creation, but that there are other Gods for other creations?

Answer

Thank you for your question. May Allah Most High reward you for asking questions about your faith to relieve your doubts. I pray that the strength and the certainty of your faith shine and inspire others.

Please see this article about the proof of Muhammad’s Prophethood, (may Allah bless him and give him peace) and about the oneness of God (tawhid):
Evidence for the truth of the Prophethood of Muhammad
An atheist saying “Can Allaah create a god like Himself?”

I strongly recommend that you take a course in ‘aqida from this website. It will answer any questions or doubts that may arise. Remember, it is obligatory for each Muslim to have a conviction about their Islam and not just inherit it as a belief from parents. May Allah give you all the best in this world and the next.

Kindly check out these readings:
Who Designed the Designer? – Why Islam is True with Shaykh Hamza Karamali
Exploring Tawhid: Islam as a Universal Civilization
How to Get a Better Understanding of Tawhid?

Here are the links for ‘aqida-related courses:
One-Year Specialization Certificate in Islamic Theology, Logic and Contemporary Challenges
What Muslims Believe and Why: Dardir’s Kharida al-Bahiyya

Hope this helps

[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Ustadha Shazia Ahmad lived in Damascus, Syria for two years where she studied aqida, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her Masters in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.

This answer was collected from Seekersguidance.org. It’s an online learning platform overseen by Sheikh Faraz Rabbani. All courses are free. They also have in-person classes in Canada.

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