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On the night of power and excellence, Muhammad received his commission from God, through Gabriel, to be a prophet. The only miracle Muhammad proclaimed was the Koran, which was dictated by the archangel. | On the night of power and excellence, Muhammad received his commission from God, through Gabriel, to be a prophet. The only miracle Muhammad proclaimed was the Koran, which was dictated by the archangel. | ||
His message was received with violent hostility because it meant | His message was received with violent hostility because it meant an end to licentiousness and to the unjust economic order. The great persecution, the torture, the humiliation that followed is typical of that which comes upon those who bring a new consciousness, a new energy of God. | ||
Muhammad and his followers fought for their right to return to their home, Mecca, and soon they conquered the land and the people. In 632 <small>A</small>.<small>D</small>. Muhammad died with virtually all of Arabia under his control. | Muhammad and his followers fought for their right to return to their home, Mecca, and soon they conquered the land and the people. In 632 <small>A</small>.<small>D</small>. Muhammad died with virtually all of Arabia under his control. |