In response to Steven Crowder’s viral video attacking Islam and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), this powerful Muslim response systematically dismantles every allegation with historical facts, scriptural evidence, and rational arguments. From the question of the Prophet’s marriage to the ethics of Islamic warfare, every misconception is addressed head-on with the respect and dignity that both Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them) deserve.
Addressing the Most Common Allegations
The response tackles the allegation about the Prophet’s marriage by pointing out that Islam is the only religion that explicitly prohibits the marriage of minors who have not reached puberty. In different times and places, people matured at different rates, and this criticism only emerged in 1905, over 1,300 years after the Prophet’s lifetime, because it was an accepted norm in every culture of that era. The response also notes that according to Christian tradition, Mary married Joseph when she was 12 and he was 90 years old.
“Islam is the only religion to actually prohibit the marriage of minors who have not reached the age of puberty. This criticism didn’t emerge until 1905 because it was an absolute norm at the time.”
The Ethics of War in Islam vs. Modern Warfare
On the accusation that Islam spread by the sword, the response reveals the years of severe persecution, torture, and murder that Muslims endured before Allah gave permission to fight back in self-defense. Sumayyah, a female companion, had a spear driven through her body simply for believing in Allah. Bilal, the first Black man to accept Islam, was tortured mercilessly. Islam established strict ethics of warfare: do not harm trees, the elderly, children, or women. The response contrasts this with modern predator drone strikes that kill innocent civilians.
“After many years of persecution and torture, finally Allah gave permission to Muhammad to fight. Islam even made rules for war: do not hurt the trees, the elderly, the children, the women. Where are your ethics of war? I have two words for you: predator drones.”
- All of the Prophet’s wives except one were widows or divorcees, demonstrating his concern for women who would otherwise have no one to care for them
- Islam prohibits polygamy for men who cannot provide equally for multiple wives in terms of finances, physical care, and justice
- The Prophet Muhammad’s final words were “Do not turn my grave into a place of worship,” proving he never wanted people to worship him
- It is 100% prohibited in Islam to mock or disrespect the beliefs of others, reflecting values of dignity and mutual respect
