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Human can receive information by listening (hearing). Verbal communication is a common way to get information. This point is probably obvious to everyone, except Islamic apologists. | Human can receive information by listening (hearing). Verbal communication is a common way to get information. This point is probably obvious to everyone, except Islamic apologists. | ||
During Muhammad's time, his critics called him "an ear" (أذن, ''udhun''), which is confirmed in the Quran: | |||
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And among them are those who abuse the Prophet and say, "He is '''an ear''' (أذن, ''udhun'')." | |||
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So Muhammad '''could''' get information without being able to read and he '''could''' give speeches which contain these information. And besides that, he could also be inspired by himself, by his wishes and he could use his imagination. | So Muhammad '''could''' get information without being able to read and he '''could''' give speeches which contain these information. And besides that, he could also be inspired by himself, by his wishes and he could use his imagination. | ||