The evidence of prophethood in Islam stands alone in this theme. Never before the advent of Muhammad, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam, was the moral perfection an evidence of prophethood. Here are some reasons for that:
1. The Holy Qur’an praises the Prophet’s morals. The Almighty Allah says:
"And verily, you [O Muhammad] are on an exalted [standard of] character." (Qur’an, 68:4)
He mentions that the Prophet’s good morals and conduct made his companions gather around him. The Almighty Allah says:
"…And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you…" (Qur’an 3:159)
2. The perfect character is a miracle, as many people try hard to achieve that but cannot.
3. The perfect morals necessitates truthfulness which in turn necessitates acceptance of speech, and since the most important element in prophethood is telling and accepting of the news, the perfect character is an evidence of Messengership.
4. In confirming the Prohet’s perfect morals and conduct there is a strong answer to the invective accusing the Prophet, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam, of bad morals that made him unqualified to have the honour of Prophethood (according to accusers).
