Fighting Against Muhammad ﷺ: Exposing the Slanders Against Islam
Introduction — Why Muhammad ﷺ?
• Why Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is uniquely targeted among world religious leaders.
• The persistence of anti-Islamic rhetoric from medieval times to today.
• Aim of this book: to analyze, expose, and answer slanders with truth.
Part I — The Roots of Opposition
Chapter 1 — Historical Encounters
• Early Christian polemics during Islam’s expansion.
• Crusades and the construction of the “Saracen enemy.”
• Medieval portrayals of Muhammad as false prophet.
Chapter 2 — Orientalism and Colonial Narratives
• European scholarship and its hidden biases.
• Depictions of Islam as backward, violent, or sensual.
• Colonial use of slander to justify domination.
Chapter 3 — Modern Media and Islamophobia
• Misrepresentations in news, films, and political discourse.
• The caricature of Muhammad ﷺ in satire and controversy (e.g., cartoons).
• The Islamophobia industry: funded think tanks and propaganda.
Part II — The Common Slanders
Chapter 4 — Muhammad ﷺ as “Imposter” or “False Prophet”
• The claim: Islam borrowed from Judaism and Christianity.
• The reality: Qur’anic originality and divine consistency.
• Why these arguments lack scholarly rigor.
Chapter 5 — Accusations Against Character
• Marriage to Aisha (ra) and claims of impropriety.
• Accusations of violence or coercion.
• Misreading of wars and treaties.
Chapter 6 — Misrepresentation of Islamic Teachings
• Slandering Shari’ah as barbaric.
• Reducing jihad to terrorism.
• Twisting hadith out of context.
Part III — Why They Fight Against Muhammad ﷺ
Chapter 7 — Fear of the Prophet’s Example
• Muhammad ﷺ as both spiritual and political leader.
• His ability to unify diverse peoples.
• Why his success challenges rival religions.
Chapter 8 — Ignorance and Superiority Complex
• Critics speaking without Islamic knowledge.
• Evangelical “counter-Islam” movements.
• Western secular critiques of religion in general.
Chapter 9 — Power, Politics, and Control
• How Islam threatens existing structures (colonial, imperial, capitalist).
• Demonization as a tool of control.
• Why slandering Muhammad ﷺ serves political ends.
Part IV — Responding with Knowledge
Chapter 10 — The Prophet’s True Character
• Mercy, justice, humility, and compassion.
• Stories and hadith highlighting his humanity.
• Testimonies from non-Muslim historians and thinkers.
Chapter 11 — Islam’s Intellectual and Spiritual Legacy
• Contributions to science, philosophy, and civilization.
• Qur’anic calls to knowledge, justice, and peace.
• Refuting the myth of stagnation.
Chapter 12 — How to Respond Today
• Equipping Muslims with knowledge and confidence.
• Building bridges with Christians and others in dialogue.
• The Qur’anic model: patience, truth, and perseverance.
Conclusion — Truth Will Prevail
• Why Muhammad ﷺ continues to inspire billions despite relentless slander.
• The endurance of truth over distortion.
• Call to Muslims: embody the Prophet’s example in defending Islam with dignity.
