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Did the Bible Foretell the Coming of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

Yes, many Muslim scholars believe the Bible contains prophecies about the final messenger — Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) — even though his name does not appear explicitly due to translations and later alterations. These signs remain for sincere seekers of truth.

1. A Prophet Like Moses – Deuteronomy 18:18

“I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brethren; I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him.” (Deuteronomy 18:18)

Christians often claim this refers to Jesus, but let’s think:

  • Jesus was a prophet, but also called the Son of God by Christians.
  • Jesus didn’t bring a new law — he followed the law of Moses.

Muhammad (PBUH), however:

  • Was a lawgiver like Moses.
  • Led a nation.
  • Had to migrate (Hijrah) like Moses did.
  • Spoke words directly revealed from God (Quran).

The verse says: “from among their brethren.”

  • The Israelites’ brethren are the Ishmaelites (descendants of Ismail).
  • Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) came from the Ishmaelites, fulfilling this prophecy.

2. The Servant from Kedar – Isaiah 42

“Let the wilderness and its towns raise their voices; let the settlements where Kedar lives rejoice.” (Isaiah 42:11)

  • Kedar was the son of Ishmael.
  • His descendants settled in Arabia.

Isaiah 42 describes a servant of God who:

  • Brings a new law.
  • Brings justice to the nations.
  • Is a light for the Gentiles (non-Jews).

This fits no one in history better than Muhammad (PBUH), the unlettered Prophet from Makkah, who brought the Quran to all of humanity.

3. The Comforter – Gospel of John

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, to help you and be with you forever.” (John 14:16)

The Greek word used here is Parakletos, which some early sources say was Periklytos, meaning “The Praised One” — Ahmad, another name of Muhammad (PBUH) (see Quran 61:6).

Jesus says the Comforter will:

  • Come after him.
  • Speak not of himself, but deliver God’s message.
  • Guide people into all truth.

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH):

  • Came after Jesus.
  • Spoke the Quran — the Word of God.
  • Was known as Al-Ameen (The Trustworthy) and Ahmad (The Praised One).

4. Even the Name Is There – Song of Songs 5:16

“His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, this is my friend.” (Song of Songs 5:16)

In Hebrew, the verse says: “Machmadim” – a word with the same root as “Muhammad” (חמד).

Though the context is poetic, many believe this is a linguistic trace of the name Muhammad (PBUH) in the Hebrew Bible.

Final Reflection

The Quran says: “… the Messenger, the unlettered Prophet, whom they find written in what they have of the Torah and the Gospel…” (Surah Al-A’raf 7:157)

Dear seeker of truth, this is not about winning arguments — it’s about recognizing the final message that confirms all previous revelations. Muhammad (PBUH) is:

  • The seal of the prophets.
  • The awaited one foretold in earlier scriptures.
  • A mercy to all the worlds.

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