Episode 20: The Quraysh Demand Miracles
The Quraysh Demand Miracles:
The leaders of the Quraysh sat with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and challenged him to bring some type of miracle to prove that he was actually a Messenger.
The Quraysh knew about the blessings and miracles that previous prophets were given by Allah SWT and because of this, they asked the Prophet: why don’t you have this type of miracle?
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ responded: I have the greatest miracle of them all, the Quran.
The Quraysh did not accept this and asked the Prophet to provide them with physical miracles.
The Quraysh Mock the Prophet:
The Quraysh asked for many different miracles to mock the Prophet ﷺ and Allah SWT mentioned all the miracles that they demanded in the Quran. (Surah Israr)
Allah SWT commanded the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to reply by saying: Glory be to my Lord, who am I except a man who is a Messenger, the miracles and signs come from Allah.
Allah SWT says in the Quran: And nothing prevented us from sending any signs except that previous nations still disbelieved after witnessing these signs. (Quran, 17:59)
Angel Jibril Brings A Choice:
Angel Jibril then came down to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and said: O Muhammad, Allah is giving you a choice. If you wish, you can remain patient and if you wish, Allah SWT can send them a miracle, but if they disbelieve after seeing that miracle, they will all be destroyed.
The Prophet ﷺ replied: I will remain patient with their mockery, perhaps Allah SWT will allow their progeny (their future generation) to believe in Him.
The Quraysh Decide to Escalate the Persecution:
The Quraysh then decided that anyone that accepted Islam would be physically tortured regardless of whether they were rich or poor.