The Importance of Believing in the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

The Importance of Believing in the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is an extract drawn from Qadi Iyad’s renowned work al-Shifa. This volume centers on one of the most critical pillars of the Islamic faith: the obligation for Muslims to believe in the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ. In this volume, Qadi 'Iyad emphasizes that belief in the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is not a secondary aspect of faith, but a central and essential requirement for being a Muslim. Through numerous verses of the Qur’an and authentic hadith, this text discusses why belief in the Prophet ﷺ is indispensable to completing one’s faith and entering Islam fully. It further explores the spiritual consequences of either accepting or rejecting this fundamental aspect of Islamic creed, and highlights the deep spiritual and practical significance of affirming the truth of the Prophet’s ﷺ message. The volume delves further into the obligations that stem from belief in the Prophet ﷺ, particularly the requirement to obey him and follow his Sunnah (t