The short answer
Muhammad is central to Muslim belief as the final prophet, but he is not understood to be God or a part of God. Love for and respect towards a messenger are distinct from worship. The testimony of faith connects belief in God with Muhammad’s role as His messenger.
A little more context
You may hear blessings spoken after his name, or see people try to follow his example. These are expressions of religious honour. They should not be confused with the belief that Muhammad created the world, controls it independently of God, or is himself an object of worship.
Sources & further reading
- Qur’an 18:110 Muhammad described as human and receiving revelation.
- Qur’an 33:40 His role as messenger and seal of the prophets.
Original introductory summary, not a direct scripture translation. Prepared 21 October 2026. Qualified human religious review is pending. About our editorial approach.