If not Muhammad, then who, or what, transformed Arabia from a desert wasteland inhabited by nomads and warring tribes, into an illustrious, lasting empire within two decades? Consider the role of a historian, who is leafing through the pages of Arabian history: we have a vast desert land, which seemingly has no central authority; the inhabitants are either poor and nomadic, or belong to small clans and warring tribes. Suddenly, the timeline of history is shaken to its very foundations, as this arid landscape's inhabitants conquer the mighty Persia, and show more power, prosperity, and potential than their Byzantine competitors. In a matter of years, a spiritual army of unexperienced warriors claim the Middle East and North Africa to themselves; eventually, this Empire's faith is adopted willingly by millions worldwide, perpetually increasing in numbers. Curiously, the people embracing this new faith are not similar in terms of language, culture, or geography; rather, diverse individuals from all regions of the Earth suddenly claim to be adherents of Islam. The historian finally traces the spark to this awesome fire: a religion, or more properly, a way of life, introduced in the Hejaz region of Arabia. Thousands of hadiths are tirelessly scanned, all of which attribute this unparalleled surge's origins to a simple man named Muhammad. Muhammad's interactions with neighbouring Kings and rulers are also considered, as preserved records show distinct and diverse leaders to have recognized and appreciated Muhammad's unmatched character.
What is one to think? How did this fantastic, wholly complete religion come about, amidst a desert people who, by and large, had no grasp of reading or writing? How did Persia fall to powerless, poor, divided, warring Arabs in a matter of a few short years? How did this revitalizing faith spread across the globe so quickly, so fervently? How did this spiritual empire originate and develop with such ferocity, as never seen before? Which factor of this movement allowed it to withstand the great test of time? What man could warrant such inquisitive historical work, practiced by followers and enemies of the faith alike? The answer to all of these questions is, without doubt, Muhammad - the greatest man to have ever lived. If Muhammad never existed, then surely, there is an overwhelming black hole in the subject of "history".
Kadark
