Muslim Says Jesus Prophesied Muhammad’s Coming Destroyed! Pt. 1

A popular argument among Muslim preachers is that Jesus prophesied the coming of Muhammad in the Gospel of John. They point to verses that mention the Paraclete (or Comforter) and claim that these passages refer to Muhammad rather than the Holy Spirit.

However, a deeper look at both the Bible and the Quran reveals significant contradictions that expose the flaws in this argument.  

Let’s examine the Islamic dilemma created by this claim, break down the context of the passages in John, and show why Jesus could not have been referring to Muhammad.  

The Quran’s Claim: Jesus Spoke of a Coming Messenger 

Muslims argue that the Quran itself states Jesus foretold Muhammad’s coming. The relevant passage is found in Surah 61:6, where Jesus allegedly says:  

“O Children of Israel! I am the messenger of Allah sent to confirm the Torah before me and to give glad tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad.”

According to Muslim apologists, this “messenger” is Muhammad. However, there is a major problem with this claim: There is no such prophecy anywhere in the Bible.  

If Jesus truly made this statement, we would expect to find it somewhere in the Gospels—yet no such verse exists. This forces Muslim preachers to search for any verse that might resemble this idea, often leading them to the Paraclete passages in John’s Gospel.  

One of the most commonly quoted verses is John 14:16, where Jesus says:  

“And I will pray to the Father, and He will give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever.”

Muslims claim that this Comforter (Paraclete) refers to Muhammad because:  

• The Comforter would only speak what he hears, not on his own authority (John 16:13).
• He would bring Jesus’s teachings back to remembrance (John 14:26).
• His role included revealing future events (John 16:13).

At first glance, this might seem like a compelling argument. However, when you read these passages in context, the claim falls apart completely.

Why the Paraclete Cannot Be Muhammad

1. Jesus Says the Paraclete Will Be Sent by the Father

Jesus explicitly states in John 14:16:  

“I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter.”

Islamic theology denies that God is a Father to anyone (Surah 5:18), yet Jesus says He will pray to the Father to send the Paraclete.  

This alone contradicts the Quran, as Islam rejects the idea of God as a Father or Jesus as His Son. If Muslims accept this passage as referring to Muhammad, they are forced to accept that Jesus prayed to the Father, which Islam denies.

Some Muslims may argue, this is a corruption. This means they want us to accept part of the verse as genuine, and part as corrupt. This highlights the desperation of their search. And again proves Islam is false (more on this later).

2. The Paraclete Will Be With the Disciples Forever

Jesus tells the disciples that the Comforter will abide with them forever (John 14:16).  

How could Muhammad, who was born 600 years later, have been with the disciples forever? This passage clearly speaks of someone who would come during their lifetime, which excludes Muhammad entirely. 

3. The Paraclete Is the Holy Spirit

John 14:26 removes all doubt about the identity of the Paraclete:  

“But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have said to you.” 

Jesus plainly identifies the Comforter as the Holy Spirit, not a future human prophet. This completely dismantles the Muslim argument. 

4. If the Paraclete is Muhammad, then Muhammad:  

– Was sent by the Father (which contradicts Islam).  

– Came to live with the disciples forever (which is impossible).  

– Was the Holy Spirit (which contradicts Muhammad’s nature as a man).  

The Islamic Dilemma: Self-Defeating Arguments  

Muslim preachers face a major problem when they use these passages to prove Muhammad’s prophethood. They must accept certain parts of the Bible while rejecting others, leading to an Islamic dilemma.

1. If These Verses Are Reliable, Islam Is False 

Muslim apologists cite John’s Gospel as proof of Muhammad. But the same Gospel also teaches:  

– Jesus is the Son of God (John 3:16).  

– Jesus is one with the Father (John 10:30).  

– Salvation is only through Jesus (John 14:6).  

If Muslims accept the Paraclete passages, they must also accept the rest of John’s Gospel—which directly contradicts Islam. Or, at least bring a valid reason why we should accept their cherry picking.

2. If These Verses Are Corrupt, the Argument Falls Apart  

On the other hand, if Muslims claim that the Bible is corrupted, then why use John’s Gospel to support Muhammad’s prophethood? If the Paraclete passages cannot be trusted, then they cannot be used as evidence.  

Muslim preachers cannot have it both ways. Either the Bible is trustworthy, and Jesus never prophesied Muhammad, or it is corrupt, and their argument collapses.  

What Was Jesus Really Saying? 

The true meaning of these passages is clear. Jesus was not prophesying Muhammad—He was preparing His disciples for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.  

This was fulfilled in Acts 2, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles, empowering them to preach the Gospel.  

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” – Acts 2:4  

The Holy Spirit, not Muhammad, fulfilled every prophecy Jesus made about the Paraclete:  

• The Holy Spirit brought Jesus’s teachings back to the disciples’ remembrance.
• He led them into all truth.
• Through His power, they spread the Gospel across the world.

The Truth About Jesus and the Paraclete  

The claim that Jesus foretold Muhammad is based on misinterpretation, selective reading, and contradiction. When examined in context, the Paraclete passages clearly refer to the Holy Spirit, not a future prophet.  

Muslims who rely on these verses face a choice: 

1. Accept the Bible as true, which disproves Islam. 

2. Reject the Bible as corrupt, which destroys their argument.  

Either way, the truth remains—Jesus never spoke of Muhammad. Instead, He pointed to the Holy Spirit, who came to empower believers and testify of Him.  

For more in-depth analysis on the Islamic dilemma, watch how Jesus’ crucifixion proves that Islam is false. God bless.

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