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How come no one asks if the Buddha existed?
McBell
Unbound
Who?
The Buddha or Mohammad?
allfoak
Alchemist
Mohammad
buddhist
Well-Known Member
Because it doesn't ultimately matter to early Buddhism. It's the teachings of Buddhism that we rely on, not faith in a personality (Buddha).
Whoever discovered the enlightened teachings of Buddhism can be called the "Buddha" (whomever that may be).
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Sha'irullah
رسول الآلهة
Islamic history goes pretty dark considering the narrations of Muhammad as he is seen in so many lights and he never has a consistent character. I can easily say he existed but of course he was nothing we assume him to be. Islam has a tendency of breaking it's own rules as Muslims deify Muhammad and paint him to be a divine actor in the will of a god's plans.
But is his historical existence even relevant?
But is his historical existence even relevant?
psychoslice
Veteran Member
I think a man like Muhammad did exist, but what they write about him may not be true, just like the man Jesus, many have put him up on a pedestal and have made a god out of him, the same goes for Muhammad and also many other god-men.
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It's been asked plenty of times, although I haven't seen it recently on RF if that is what you meant.
My take is that Muhammad seems pretty likely. More so than some other historical figures we take for granted. Determining detail is trickier, and I (obviously) don't buy into the Quranic beliefs surrounding him.
sovietchild
Well-Known Member
sovietchild
Well-Known Member
What do you mean by same way as Jesus?
allfoak
Alchemist
As a metaphor for how to live life rather than an historical figure.
sovietchild
Well-Known Member
Do you think Prophet Muhammad is a made up character?
allfoak
Alchemist
It makes no difference to me if he lived or not now that I understand the message
Naganami
Member
I was Muslim then Christian. I believe Jesus Christ and Muhammad never did and never will exist.
Muslimman
Member
I don't know if you want to get attention or what !
But in case you are serious, here you are: Dated Texts Mentioning Prophet Muhammad From 1-100 AH / 622-719 CE
Prophet Muhammad is the most historical religious figure since man's first foot on earth.