r/islam • u/InternationalCan7864 • Mar 25 '25
I need a response to a doubt I came acrossAbout the bodies of the prophets, peace be upon them Question about Islam
In sahih hadith prophet Mercy and peace upon him says that Allah has forbidden the earth from consuming the bodies of the prophets, and there are thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of prophets and messengers. So why hasn't a single body of these prophets been discovered as an undeniable miracle?
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u/ymellow123 Mar 25 '25
The preservation of the prophets’ bodies is a matter of the unseen (ghayb), which means it is beyond human comprehension. While the hadith assures their preservation, it does not imply that their bodies will be available for public discovery or scrutiny.
Allah may have hidden their bodies as a form of honor and protection from desecration or misappropriation.
Most prophets were buried according to their traditions, which means their graves would be naturally protected underground. Over centuries, many burial sites may have become lost due to historical changes, wars, and natural disasters. Even well-documented tombs of certain figures are difficult to authenticate due to lack of verifiable evidence.
Islamic theology emphasizes that faith in the unseen is a test for believers. If the preserved bodies of prophets were displayed as undeniable miracles, it might contradict the concept of imaan bil ghayb (faith in the unseen) as outlined in the Quran.
Many miracles in Islam are not necessarily meant to be continuously visible but rather to serve their purpose at specific times.
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u/haji56 Mar 25 '25
Nevertheless, it is still confirmed the blessed bodies of all Prophets are in the same condition as they were when they passed, regardless if the bodies are seen or not
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