There is an interesting similarity in the historical narratives vis-a-vis the Christian and Islamic apocalypsis traditions. As is known to Christian theologists even after revelation came to prophet Isa (peace be upon him) there was a moment of strong doubt at the end of his “prophetic career.” The bible documents him saying “oh God why hast thou deserted me?” at the end of his life.
Interestingly a similar type of doubt as regards to the strength of the doubt is found at the start of the prophetic career of the Muslim prophet par excellence, prophet Muhammad. At the first revelation he (peace be upon him) is shaken to his core and can only be comforted by his wife Khadidja.
I am not entirely sure this is how it played out but as it turns out nobody is sure about the first few ages of the time after the return of Muhammad so to state it undevotely my guess is as good as anbody else’s.
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