Allah Couldn’t Save Muhammad
The Poisoned Prophet and the Collapse of Omnipotence
In Islam, one of the most repeated claims about Allah is that He is all-powerful. Not just mighty, not just strong—but absolutely omnipotent. He’s called al-Qadir (The Powerful), al-‘Aziz (The Almighty), and al-Muqtadir (The Supremely Able). But claims are easy. The question is: Does the evidence back it up?
This isn’t just abstract philosophy. There’s a real historical moment—recorded in Islam’s own most trusted texts—that puts this to the test. It’s not discussed often, but it should be. Because when Muhammad was poisoned at Khaibar, Allah was silent. And that silence isn’t just tragic—it’s theologically devastating.
1. The Poison That Outlasted a Prophet
After the Muslim conquest of Khaibar, a Jewish woman served Muhammad a lamb—laced with poison. He ate it. He realized too late. And although he stopped, the damage was already done.
Years later, as he lay dying, Muhammad said:
“I still feel the pain caused by the food I ate at Khaibar, and now I feel as if my aorta is being cut.” — Sahih Bukhari 4428
That wasn’t metaphor. It was agony. And it wasn’t a one-time wound. Muslim sources say the poison lingered in his body for years, eventually leading to his death. That’s not just a medical footnote—it’s a theological crisis.
2. Where Was Allah?
Islam teaches that Allah protects His prophets. That He hears their prayers. That He is close when His servants call.
Qur’an 6:61 — “He sends guardian angels over you…”
Qur’an 2:186 — “I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me.”
Qur’an 3:160 — “If Allah helps you, none can overcome you.”
So let’s ask the obvious:
Why didn’t Allah stop the poison?
Why didn’t He heal Muhammad afterward?
Why didn’t He respond when Muhammad prayed for relief?
This wasn’t some anonymous believer. This was the Seal of the Prophets. If Allah was ever going to act, this was the time.
But He didn’t.
3. The Silence of Heaven
Unlike stories in the Bible—where God steps in to protect His people—this story has no miracle. No healing. No divine rescue. Just pain. And silence.
Contrast that with:
Daniel 6 — God shuts the mouths of lions.
1 Kings 17 — Elijah raises a boy from the dead.
John 10:18 — Jesus says, “No one takes my life from me…I lay it down of my own accord.”
Those are moments of divine control. Of unmistakable power. But Muhammad’s death doesn’t look like that. It looks like neglect. Or worse—powerlessness.
4. Prayers That Went Unanswered
According to Islamic sources, Muhammad prayed for healing. Repeatedly. But the poison lingered. The pain grew worse. And finally, he died from it.
Let’s be honest: if your God doesn’t respond to the dying prayers of His final prophet, what kind of God is that?
“I respond to the one who calls on Me…” — Qur’an 2:186
Except here, He didn’t.
5. The Qur’an’s Own Words Backfire
There’s another layer—and it’s chilling. In Qur’an 69:44–46, Allah says:
“If Muhammad had made up something against Us, We would have cut his aorta.”
And remember what Muhammad said as he was dying?
“I feel as if my aorta is being cut…”
Coincidence? Maybe. But if taken seriously, the Qur’an itself ends up sounding like an accidental admission that Muhammad died as a false prophet under its own criteria.
That’s not just irony—it’s self-defeating theology.
6. Omnipotence—or Just Words?
If Allah is all-powerful, why the inconsistency? He’s supposedly near and responsive, but fails to act. He’s claimed to support His prophets, yet Muhammad dies from slow, preventable poisoning. He’s called just and protective, but offers no justice or protection here.
Is that omnipotence—or impotence?
Omnipotence has to mean more than a name. It has to show up in reality. Otherwise, it’s just talk.
7. Final Verdict: A God Who Didn’t Show Up
This wasn’t just an unfortunate event. It was the defining end of Muhammad’s life. And what it reveals is stark:
No healing
No justice
No answered prayer
No divine rescue
Just slow death.
If Allah could have stopped it but didn’t, what kind of God is He? And if He couldn’t, is He God at all?
In the end, the poison at Khaibar didn’t just kill a man. It exposed a theological flaw so deep, no verse can paper over it.
“By their fruits you will recognize them…” — Matthew 7:20
And in this fruit—painful, unanswered, and fatal—the cracks in Islamic theology are plain to see.
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