Part 7: Muhammad as Intercessor and Cosmic Authority
Series: Muhammad the Untouchable — Why Islam Depends More on Its Founder Than Its God
How Muhammad Became More Than a Messenger — Almost a God
Islam officially denies divine incarnation, incarnation of God in any form, and even the veneration of saints. Yet in practice, Muhammad has been elevated far beyond a mere prophet. Over centuries, Muslim belief and devotion have transformed him into a cosmic, semi-divine figure whose power and presence permeate Islamic spirituality, law, and eschatology.
This post exposes how Muhammad evolved from messenger to untouchable intercessor and cosmic authority — effectively becoming Islam’s de facto deity.
1. The First Created Being and the Reason for Creation
Mystical and theological texts in Islam, especially within Sufi traditions, depict Muhammad as:
The first being created by God — existing before the universe itself.
The “Light of Muhammad” (Nur Muhammad), from which all creation flows.
The essential reason for existence — the cosmos was created so Muhammad could exist and be worshiped.
This concept reverses orthodox monotheism:
God is no longer the sole, ultimate reality.
Muhammad is the cosmic origin, the primordial light.
Though rejected by mainstream theology, these ideas persist among millions of Muslims and strongly influence Islamic spirituality.
2. The Final Intercessor on Judgment Day
Muslims believe Judgment Day is a time of terrifying divine justice. In this scenario:
Muhammad acts as the supreme intercessor, pleading with God on behalf of humanity.
No Muslim will enter Paradise except through his mediation.
This belief is so strong it creates an unshakable dependency:
Salvation hinges not on God’s mercy alone, but on Muhammad’s intervention.
The Prophet becomes the gatekeeper between humanity and God’s mercy.
This elevates Muhammad’s role from messenger to essential cosmic advocate.
3. Veneration of Muhammad’s Relics
Across Islamic history, relics attributed to Muhammad—such as:
His hairs
His sandals
His cloak (burda)
—have been preserved and venerated as sources of divine blessing and spiritual power.
Shrines dedicated to these relics attract millions of pilgrims.
Physical contact with these items is believed to confer miraculous protection and grace.
This treatment is strikingly similar to relic veneration in other religious traditions with saints or divine figures — and is unusual for a strictly monotheistic faith.
4. The "Perfect Man" and Mirror of Divine Attributes
Sufi mystics describe Muhammad as the Insan al-Kamil — the Perfect Man.
He embodies the totality of divine attributes (mercy, justice, wisdom, power).
He is the cosmic mirror reflecting God’s nature to creation.
All spiritual seekers must emulate him perfectly to approach God.
This mystical elevation further erases the boundary between the human and divine.
5. The Creation of a Sacred Icon
Muhammad’s persona transcends historical reality:
Artistic depictions are banned or censored, but his image as an inviolable sacred icon dominates Muslim consciousness.
His life story, actions, and character become the lens through which Muslims experience God.
Questioning Muhammad’s life or character is tantamount to heresy — not just impiety.
In this way, Muhammad becomes Islam’s untouchable core, a figure beyond criticism or rational scrutiny.
6. Authoritarian Enforcement of Muhammad’s Untouchability
Islamic states and societies enforce this sanctity with ruthless severity:
Blasphemy laws punish criticism of Muhammad with imprisonment or death.
Cartoonists, writers, and critics face threats, exile, or assassination for depicting or criticizing Muhammad.
Scholars who question Muhammad’s life face ostracism or worse.
This legal and cultural fortress transforms Muhammad into a near-divine political icon.
7. The Ultimate Paradox: Muhammad More Powerful Than God
God is an abstract, unseen, unknowable being.
Muhammad is concrete: a historical figure whose words, actions, and persona shape billions of lives.
This concreteness, combined with his elevated role as intercessor, cosmic origin, and perfect man, gives Muhammad more immediate power and presence than the distant God he supposedly serves.
Conclusion: Muhammad, Islam’s Untouchable Deity
Officially, Islam is the religion of tawhid — God’s absolute oneness and transcendence.
In practice, Islam is built around the cult of the Prophet — a man exalted above divine mystery and made untouchable by law, culture, and belief.
Muhammad is not merely a messenger.
He is the cosmic authority, the final judge’s advocate, the perfect mirror of divine attributes, and the human anchor for billions.
Islam’s claim to monotheism is a theological façade.
Behind it lies a religion structured around the untouchable founder, whose power exceeds God’s in everyday life.
Next in the series: Conclusion: Muhammad the Untouchable
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