Question:
Human Nature in Islam
1. In Islam, Muhammad, while a remarkable man, is understood to be only a man. In this respect, Islam is like Buddhism, where the tradition emphasizes the fact that the Buddha was a human. In what way does the emphasis on the humanness of the founder of each of these traditions reflect their understanding of human nature? What is it to be a human in Islam, and how does that relate to Muhammad? What are the differences in the roles that Muhammad and the Buddha play in their respective traditions?