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==Introduction==
==Introduction==


While some suggest Muhammad's only miracle was the [[revelation]] of the [[Qur'an]], the so-called "[[Moon Split Miracle|Moon splitting miracle]]" and "Night Journey" and other lesser-known miracles are widely held to be orthodox Islamic beliefs, and find reference in the Qur'an and heavy endorsement in the hadith literature. Some of these miracles alleged to occur in Muhammad's life also appear to adaptations of miracle stories from [[Islam and the People of the Book|earlier faiths]].
While some suggest Muhammad's only miracle was the [[revelation]] of the [[Qur'an]], the so-called "[[Moon Split Miracle|Moon splitting miracle]]" and "Night Journey" and other lesser-known miracles are widely held to be orthodox Islamic beliefs, and find reference in the Qur'an and heavy endorsement in the hadith literature. Some of these miracles alleged to occur in Muhammad's life also appear to adaptations of miracle stories from [[People of the Book|earlier faiths]].


The hadith record that Muhammad denied being able to perform miracles, and an analysis of the Qur'an clearly shows that he had maintained this denial when confronted by critics. And thus, according to imam Bukhari's criteria, the narrations which claim miracles on Muhammad's behalf should be discarded.  
The hadith record that Muhammad denied being able to perform miracles, and an analysis of the Qur'an clearly shows that he had maintained this denial when confronted by critics. And thus, according to imam Bukhari's criteria, the narrations which claim miracles on Muhammad's behalf should be discarded.  


It appears more clearly then why Muhammad emphasized the Qur'an as his miracle, for he, it seems, did not think himself in possession of other miracles. Moreover, while miracles may serve as proof for those who witness them, they must come to mean little to others. Moreover, one may add, it is indeed quite difficult to maintain the Qur'an is miraculous, given its [[Corruption of Qur'an|textual history]] and [[Contradictions and Errors|claims of dubious reliability]], but this is only of secondary relevance to this article, which looks at what the Islamic scriptures say about the prophet's ability to do miracles whatsoever.
It appears more clearly then why Muhammad emphasized the Qur'an as his miracle, for he, it seems, did not think himself in possession of other miracles. Moreover, while miracles may serve as proof for those who witness them, they must come to mean little to others. Moreover, one may add, it is indeed quite difficult to maintain the Qur'an is miraculous, given its [[Textual History of the Qur'an|textual history]] and [[Contradictions in the Quran|claims of dubious reliability]], but this is only of secondary relevance to this article, which looks at what the Islamic scriptures say about the prophet's ability to do miracles whatsoever.


==Miracles==
==Miracles==
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{{Quote|{{Quran|2|3}}|Their hearts toying as with trifles. The wrong-doers conceal their private counsels, (saying), "Is this (one) more than a man like yourselves? Will ye go to witchcraft with your eyes open?"}}
{{Quote|{{Quran|2|3}}|Their hearts toying as with trifles. The wrong-doers conceal their private counsels, (saying), "Is this (one) more than a man like yourselves? Will ye go to witchcraft with your eyes open?"}}
==See Also==


{{Core Miracles}}
==See Also==


{{Hub4|Moon Split Miracle|the Moon Split Miracle}}
* [[Muhammad's Revelations]] ''- A hub page that leads to other articles related to Muhammad's Revelations''
* [[Muhammad's Revelations]] ''- A hub page that leads to other articles related to Muhammad's Revelations''


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