Epigraph

“If we could view Muhammad as we do any other important historical figure we would surely consider him to be one of the greatest geniuses the world has known.” Karen Armstrong

Source: Muslims for Peace

Muhammad, may peace and blessings of God be upon him, was born in the year 570 of the Christian Era in Arabia. He was born an orphan. His father passed away before his birth. His mother also died a little while after his birth and he was brought up under the care of his grandfather till he too passed away and his care transferred to his uncle.
Muhammad was known to be gentle, patient, and obedient, respectful toward his elders, affectionate with his companions, and full of compassion for those who, on account of age, infirmity, or adversity, stood in need of help.
As he grew to manhood, his contemporaries were impressed by his complete integrity, in word and deed, and he became generally known among them as “El‑ Ameen,” meaning “the Trustworthy.”
He lived a simple, austere life. When he was 25, he married a rich widow 15 years his senior, but continued living his erstwhile simple and austere life happily with her after giving away almost all the wealth and slaves that she had given over to him upon marriage.
He was an embodiment of one whose purpose in life was to serve. In this sense he was the best example of what God tells the believers their purpose is.
The Holy Quran says (3:111):

Kuntum khaira ummatin ukhrayjat lin-nasay …
You are the best people raised for the good of mankind;

Note here the statement is made about the whole of mankind – not just Muslims …
Addressing the believers God tells them that they can be the best people only if they serve the whole of mankind…this is to be their hallmark.

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Mohammad in the eyes of scholars:

Michael H. Hart

“My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world’s most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels.” [The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History]

Montgomery Watt

“The more one reflects on the history of Muhammad and of early Islam, the more one is amazed at the vastness of his achievements…study of his life may contribute to a fresh appraisal and appreciation of one of the greatest of the sons of Adam.” [Muhammad at Madinah]

Karen Armstrong

“If we could view Muhammad as we do any other important historical figure we would surely consider him to be one of the greatest geniuses the world has known.” [Muhammad – A Biography of the Prophet]