Deconstructing Revelation: Why the Qur’an Mirrors Muhammad, Not God
April 15, 2025
Muslims believe the Qur’an is the eternal, uncreated word of God — a revelation that transcends time, space, and personality. It is said to be divine speech, not merely inspired writing. Unlike the Bible, which contains human authorship, the Qur’an is claimed to be a direct dictation from the Almighty Himself.
But here’s the uncomfortable reality:
The Qur’an doesn’t reflect the voice of an eternal deity. It reflects the voice of one man — Muhammad.
Strip away the fear and the reverence, and a clear pattern emerges:
The Qur’an mirrors Muhammad’s needs, Muhammad’s conflicts, Muhammad’s desires.
In other words, the so-called “revelation” seems far more like self-projection than divine communication.
Let’s break this down.
1. The Convenient Revelation Pattern
In multiple cases, the Qur’an “reveals” verses that conveniently resolve personal problems faced by Muhammad.
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Criticized for taking too many wives?
Revelation comes: “You can have more than the limit — because you're special.” (Surah 33:50) -
Challenged about marrying his adopted son's ex-wife (Zaynab)?
Revelation comes: “Allah ordained it to set a precedent.” (Surah 33:37) -
People whisper about his favoritism or household drama?
Revelation comes: “Don’t annoy the Prophet — that’s like annoying God.” (Surah 33:53-57)
These aren’t timeless moral instructions. These are hyper-specific interventions into Muhammad’s personal affairs.
They don’t look like revelations from an eternal God.
They look like protective justifications from a man in power.
2. From Preacher to Warlord — and the Qur’an Evolves with Him
In Mecca, when Muhammad was weak and outnumbered, the Qur’an emphasized peace, tolerance, and patience.
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“To you your religion, to me mine.” — Surah 109:6
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“There is no compulsion in religion.” — Surah 2:256
But once he gained power in Medina, the tone changed:
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“Kill the polytheists wherever you find them…” — Surah 9:5
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“Fight those who do not believe… until they pay the jizya.” — Surah 9:29
God’s eternal message seems to shift with Muhammad’s political fortunes.
Which raises a devastating question:
Is the Qur’an reflecting God’s will — or Muhammad’s agenda?
3. Personal Vindication Framed as Divine Will
When Muhammad was slandered or doubted, the Qur’an always had his back — with divine anger.
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Accused of being a liar? The Qur’an curses his enemies.
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Mocked by a poet? The Qur’an condemns him to hell (Surah 111).
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People criticize his judgment? The Qur’an warns them not to question.
Why does the All-Knowing Creator of the universe take time to personally defend one man’s ego — over and over again?
Because the “revelation” is indistinguishable from Muhammad’s own insecurities.
4. The Prophet’s Desires Become Divine Law
What happens when Muhammad desires something — or someone?
The Qur’an turns it into a divine decree.
The most infamous case: Zaynab bint Jahsh, the wife of his adopted son.
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Muhammad desires her.
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His son divorces her.
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And voilà: a revelation says this was all part of God’s plan.
“We gave her to you in marriage…” — Surah 33:37
This isn’t cosmic revelation.
This is a cover story for a scandal, dressed in divine language.
5. Revelation as Threat — and Control
The Qur’an also regularly reinforces Muhammad’s authority by equating obedience to him with obedience to God.
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“Whoever obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah.” — Surah 4:80
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“Take what the Messenger gives you, and refrain from what he forbids.” — Surah 59:7
This turns personal loyalty into religious duty — a theocratic power move masked as piety.
And when people wavered or questioned?
The Qur’an threatens divine punishment — not for disbelieving in God, but for disobeying Muhammad.
Again, this is not about God. It’s about control in the hands of one man.
6. The Qur’an’s God Talks Like Muhammad
Even linguistically, the Qur’an reflects a human personality:
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Obsessive repetition.
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Constant self-assertion: “I am Allah, the All-Knowing, the Wise…”
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Threats to critics.
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Favoritism for Muslims.
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Micromanagement of community rules.
This doesn’t sound like the transcendent voice of a universal Creator.
It sounds like the assertive rhetoric of a charismatic tribal leader demanding loyalty.
7. Conclusion: Muhammad the Author — Not the Messenger
The Qur’an doesn’t transcend Muhammad — it revolves around him.
It answers his critics.
It gratifies his desires.
It justifies his wars.
It shields his mistakes.
It amplifies his authority.
In short: It reflects his life, his circumstances, and his psychology.
This is not how divine revelation should look.
This is how man-made religion works — cloaking personal ambition in the voice of God.
And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
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