firedragon
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This is the link to what I found in the Monk.
I have looked quite a few times to see if there was a recorded Gate to the revelation of Muhammad. This is the first time I found something.
Bahira - Wikipedia.
Thank you very much Tony. I really appreciate when people give references. And you did.
I just read it. It is quoting some of the most disregarded sources, called Munkar Thamaaman in Islam generally. Nevertheless, even according to these sources this "Bahira". Also there are studies that show Al Hindi was the person who began this Bahira tradition that was adopted by latter narrators and of course attributed in retrospect. There is no real authenticity to this. Bahira actually is a female camel. And some one may have just made it as a legend as someone who carries things, a helper. Some people had ideas that camels had magical powers to identify Shariah. Path to water.
Nevertheless this Miaphysite, even according to all these sources was no divine person. He was in awe (apparently) of Muhammeds looks, diligence, intelligence, spirituality, perseverance etc. What he says is that he has never seen a better suited candidate than Muhammed. Nothing compared to the so called "Elijah" or "Yahya". I think you can read about it in simple words in Journal of Arabic Literature made way back in 1990. Bahira was apparently looking for the cloud that he was looking for on Muhammeds head. A cloud above Muhammeds head? And do you really believe that the Khatham was a physical stamp on skin? Anyway, these are not acceptable brother. That said, with all due respect.
Before the Sunrises there is always a dawn. A glow on the horizon that prepares our eyes gradually for the bright Sun to come.
Malachi 4:5 "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord"
Matthew 17:10 The disciples asked him, "Why then do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?"
Matthew 17:11Jesus replied, "To be sure, Elijah comes and will restore all things.
Jesus confirmed that John the Baptist was Elijah for the Message Jesus as Christ was to give.
I was lucky to visit the cave of Elijah on Mount Carmel. It is now within walking distance of the Bahai world Centre. The future Baha'i House of Worship on Mount Carmel is a stones throw away, Imagine that.
The Spirit of Elijah returns in each age to prepare the way for the Messengers.
Thanks again.
These verses speak of one specific thing to come to pass. Not every prophet.
Anyway, though I visited the KD hotel for a conference in 2014, I did not get much of a chance to travel. Maybe one day.
Peace.