Our rating: False The Catholic Church did not create Islam. According to experts and historical texts, the religion was founded by the prophet Muhammad in the seventh century.

Muhammad also did not marry a Catholic nun, contrary to the post's claim. Gettysburg College states that he worked for and eventually married a woman named Kadijah, who was a wealthy merchant.

The film creates a detailed and intimate portrait of Muhammad, the man and the prophet. It takes viewers not only to ancient Middle Eastern sites where Muhammad's story unfolded, but into the ...

In fact, his wife was 6-years-old when she became engaged to the prophet Muhammad and 9-years-old when they were married. The billboard signs off with “Educate Truthophobes.” ...

Figure 1. The Prophet Muhammad enthroned, surmounted by angels, and surrounded by his companions, Firdawsi, Shahnama (Book of Kings), probably Shiraz, Iran, early 14th century.

I have been studying Islam off and on for over 65 years, but only recently have I understood why Prophet Muhammad could be called the ‘Last Prophet’ by someone who was not a part of the Muslim ...

Nation & World What Islam says about images of the Prophet Muhammad Originally published January 14, 2015 at 7:21 pm Updated January 15, 2015 at 5:38 am ...

The “blasphemers” in this case were the Charlie Hebdo cartoonists who recently published a fresh depiction of the prophet Muhammad on their weekly newspaper’s cover in remembrance of the ...

The Prophet Muhammad might justly be described as the Jekyll and Hyde of historical biography. For centuries, he has been “alternately revered and reviled,” as Kecia Ali, an associate ...

Previous depictions of the prophet have caused major disturbances in Muslim countries. Islamic law generally opposes any depiction of the prophet, even favorable, for fear it could lead to idolatry.

Erika López Prater, an adjunct professor at Hamline University, said she knew many Muslims have deeply held religious beliefs that prohibit depictions of the Prophet Muhammad. So last semester ...