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Muhammad (peace be upun him) through revelation from God (whose proper name in the Arabic language is "Allah") , transferred humanity from obedience and submission to other human beings to the worship and submission to Allah, the Exalted , alone, associating nothing with Him. Consequently, humanity became free from servitude to anyone other than Allah and that is the greatest honor bestowed on humanity.

Through revelation from God, Muhammad (peace be upun him) liberated the human mind from superstition, deception and submission to false objects of worship as well as those concepts contrary to reason, such as the claim that God had a human son whom He sacrificed to atone for the sins of humanity.

Muhammad (peace be upun him) laid the foundations for tolerance among people. In the Qur'an, Allah revealed to His Prophet(peace be upun him) that there must be no compulsion in the acceptance of religion. Muhammad (peace be upun him) also clarified rights of the non-Muslims who do not wage war against Muslims, and guaranteed protection of their lives, children, property and honor.

 Muhammad (peace be upun him) was a mercy sent by God to all peoples regardless of their race or faith. In fact, his teachings included mercy to all creatures and forbade harming them without right or reason. The Prophet's mercy (peace be upun him) also extended beyond humanity, to birds and animals. He (peace be upun him) ordered kindness to them and warned those who torment or harm them of the punishment of Hellfire in the Hereafter.

Muhammad (peace be upun him) showed unparalleled respect for and appreciation of all the prophets who preceded him; among them were Abraham, Moses and Jesus (peace be upon them all). Allah revealed to him words to the effect that one who denies or disrespects any of the prophets cannot be a Muslim. Islam regards all of the prophets as one brotherhood, inviting people to the belief that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, alone, without associates.

Muhammad (peace be upun him) defended human rights for males and females, young and old, regardless of social status. He established a set of sublime principles; a prime example being in the speech he (peace be upun him) delivered during his farewell pilgrimage wherein he (peace be upun him) declared strict prohibition of transgression against people's lives, property and honor.

  Prophet Muhammad (peace be upun him) elevated the importance of morality in human life. He (peace be upun him) called for good manners, honesty, loyalty and chastity, and strengthened social bonds such as being dutiful to parents and relatives while always putting into practice what he preached. He (peace be upun him) prohibited and warned against such negative behaviors as lying, envy, betrayal, fornication and disrespect of parents, and he (peace be upun him) treated problems stemming from these diseases.

Through divine revelation, Muhammad (peace be upun him) invited people to use their minds, to discover the universe around them and to acquire knowledge. He confirmed that Allah rewards such deeds at a time when scientists and intellectuals in other civilizations were suffering persecution and accusations of heresy and blasphemy, being terrorized in prisons, tortured and often killed.
The first verse revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upun him) was:
"Recite in the name of your Lord who created." (96:1)
Allah also revealed:

Muhammad (peace be upun him) came with a revelation from Allah, presenting a religion compatible with human nature – one satisfying the needs of the soul as well as those of the body, and establishing a balance between worldly deeds and those done for the Hereafter.

  Muhammad (peace be upun him) presented to the world a perfect model of brotherhood among human beings. He (peace be upun him) taught that no race is superior to another, for all are equal in origin and equal in their responsibilities and rights. One's degree of faith and piety is the only criterion for preference. His companions were given equal opportunities to belong to and serve the religion.