If I were to rank, name 100 influential people who ever lived or will live until the last day, I will rank them in this order:
Rank Name Time frame
1 Muhammad (pbuh) 570–632 CE
(among 124,000 Prophets and Messengers)
2 Abu Bakr 573-634 CE
3 Umar ibn Al-Khattab 584-644 CE
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# Isaac Newton 1643–1727
# Confucius 551–479 BC
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Muslims regard Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as the last prophet, the last messenger sent by Allah (God) to lead humankind. It is believed that he was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, circa 570 CE. He goes by Muhammad ibn Abd Allah in full. At the age of forty, Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation from Allah through the Angel Gabriel. The Quran, the sacred book of Islam, is a compilation of the revelations that took place over a 23-year period. Prophet Muhammad's teachings included a wide range of topics, including morality, spirituality, and advice for both individual and group well-being.
During his trip, he encountered many difficulties and resistance, including persecution at Mecca from the Quraysh tribe. He moved to Yathrib, which would later become Medina, in 622 CE, which is when the Islamic calendar started. An important moment in Islamic history was the migration, also referred to as the Hijra. The prophet Muhammad was instrumental in the founding of the first Islamic community in Medina. He afterwards made his way back to Mecca and took back the city in a nonviolent manner. He died at Medina in the year 632 CE. Muslims hold Prophet Muhammad in high regard as a model of character, compassion, and devotion to Allah. Muslims all around the world look to Hadith collections, which contain accounts of his sayings and deeds, for direction. Islam views him as the Seal of the Prophets, and the prophetic tradition is regarded to be completed and continued by his teachings.
Contribution:
The total number of Hadiths (sayings and deeds of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) can differ based on the particular Hadith collections taken into consideration and the classification that scholars choose. The two most renowned and generally acknowledged compilations are Sahih Muslim and Sahih al-Bukhari. There are roughly 7,275 Hadiths in Sahih al-Bukhari and roughly 7,190 in Sahih Muslim. There is a great deal of overlap between these collections, which are thought to be the most genuine.
Other well-known Hadith collections exist in addition to these, including Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Sunan An-Nasa'i, Sunan Ibn Majah, and Sunan Al-Bayhaqi. There are different amounts of Hadiths in each of these collections. It's crucial to remember that while the exact amount may vary significantly depending on various researchers and compilations, the figures shown here are generally acknowledged.
Authenticity:
The Hadiths, or sayings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), are a type of revelation from Allah rather than his own words. He clarified that he was sharing the instructions that the Almighty had shown him, not speaking on his own initiative. The Hadith listed below is one such instance:
Narrated by Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), she said: "Whoever tells you that the Prophet (ﷺ) concealed anything, do not believe him, for indeed, Allah says: 'O Messenger! Proclaim that which has been sent down to you from your Lord, and if you do not, then you have not conveyed His Message. Allah will protect you from mankind.' (Quran 5:67)" (Sahih al-Bukhari)
This Hadith makes it clear that the Prophet did not omit any portion of the revelation and emphasizes his duty to accurately communicate it. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) repeatedly emphasized that his teachings were revelations from Allah, not his own ideas.
Here are some famous sayings of Prohet Muhammad (peace be upon him):-
"Actions are judged by intentions." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 1)
"The strong man is not the one who can overpower others, but the strong man is the one who controls himself when he is angry." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6114)
"Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever is not kind has no faith." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2592)
"Whoever does not show mercy will not be shown mercy." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 7376)
"Say what is true, although it may be bitter and displeasing to people." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2607)
"The believers, in their mutual mercy, love, and compassion, are like a single body; if one part of it feels pain, the rest of the body will join it in staying awake and suffering fever." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2586)
"The best charity is that given in Ramadan." (At-Tirmidhi, Hadith 664)
"Take account of yourselves before you are taken to account." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6979)
"The best among you is the one who doesn't harm others with his tongue and hands." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6114)
"A person who does not thank people has not thanked Allah." (Sunan Abi Dawood, Hadith 4811)
"Do not be people without minds of your own, saying that if others treat you well you will treat them well, and that if they do wrong you will do wrong. But (instead) accustom yourselves to do good if people do good and not to do wrong (even) if they do evil." (Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1325)
"The best among you is the one who doesn't harm others with his tongue and hands." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6114)
"The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, while there is good in both." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2664)
"A person will not enter Paradise until his heart becomes pure, and his heart will not become pure until he avoids useless talk and actions." (Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Hadith 2406)
"Do not waste water, even if you perform your prayer on the banks of an abundantly-flowing river." (Ibn Majah, Hadith 425)
"A believer does not taunt others, he does not curse others, he does not use profanity, and he does not abuse others." (Sunan Abi Dawood, Hadith 4845)
"Modesty does not bring anything but goodness." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2328)
"The example of a believer is like a fresh tender plant; from whichever direction the wind blows, it bends the plant. But when the wind dies down, it straightens up again. Similarly, a believer is afflicted with calamities; he remains patient and so Allah raises him in rank." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 5645)
"The most complete gift of God is a life based on knowledge." (Al-Bayhaqi)
"The best charity is that given in Ramadan." (At-Tirmidhi, Hadith 664)
"Allah does not look at your forms and possessions but He looks at your hearts and your deeds." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2564)
"The most beloved of people according to Allah is he who brings the most benefit, and the most beloved of deeds according to Allah is bringing happiness to a fellow Muslim, or dispelling his distress, or paying off his debt, or warding away hunger from him. For me to walk with a brother regarding a need is more beloved to me than that I seclude myself in this mosque in Medina for a month." (Tabarani)
"He who guides to something good has a reward similar to the one doing it." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1893)
"Do not belittle any good deed, even meeting your brother with a cheerful face." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2626)
"A person who believes in Allah and the Last Day must either speak good or remain silent." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 47)
"A good word is charity." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 2989)
"The believer does not slander, curse, or speak in an obscene or foul manner." (Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1977)
"The best of people are those who are most beneficial to people." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 3148)
"Do not be envious of one another; do not artificially inflate prices against one another; do not hate one another; do not turn away from one another; and do not undercut one another in trade, but be, O servants of Allah, brothers." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2553)
"The world is a prison for a believer and paradise for a disbeliever." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2956)
"Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave." (Ibn Majah, Hadith 1)
"The example of a believer in relation to his fellow believers is that of a body. When any limb aches, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2586)
"The best charity is that given in Ramadan." (At-Tirmidhi, Hadith 664)
"The believers, in their mutual mercy, love, and compassion, are like a single body; if one part of it feels pain, the rest of the body will join it in staying awake and suffering fever." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2586)
"If you see an evil action, change it with your hand; and if you are unable to do so, then with your tongue; and if you are unable to do so, then with your heart—and that is the weakest of faith." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 34)
"The strong person is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength, but the strong person is the one who controls himself while in anger." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6114)
"A person's true wealth is the good he or she does in this world." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 4645)
"Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or remain silent." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 47)
"Do not be among those who do harm to others." (Ibn Majah, Hadith 2340)
"Take benefit of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your wealth before your poverty, your free time before you are preoccupied, and your life before your death." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 636)
These proverbs still stress the value of acquiring information, encouraging good deeds, and cultivating a sense of togetherness among believers. These sayings also provide significant insight on ethics, kindness, and the necessity of constructive behaviors in the life of a believer.
The idea that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is and always will be the greatest human being is one that many academics may emphasize. Apart from the fact that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the seal or the last messenger among all prophets and messengers, he will remain at the top of the list till the end of time. This means that he will always be ranked #1.
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had a famous saying:
According to certain Islamic experts, this statement is so potent that it amply demonstrates his level of knowledge in Islam, depth, amount of expertise, as well as his devotion, patience, dedication, and interest. As a result, there is no doubt that he is the greatest individual to have ever lived or will ever live until the last day.
