Hamza Yusuf - The Praised One ﷺ in World Scriptures

About this lecture

In this wide-ranging Mawlid lecture, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf presents a scholarly and cross-cultural exploration of references to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ found in the sacred texts of Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity, arguing through the standard of "clear and convincing evidence" that the Prophet ﷺ was foretold across all major world traditions. He draws on the Vedas, Isaiah, Deuteronomy, Genesis, the Dhammapada, and the Gospel of John, alongside classical Islamic scholarship, to demonstrate the universality of the prophetic mission. The lecture concludes with a passionate call for Muslims to honor other faith traditions with genuine respect, to support Zaytuna College, and to hold fast to the Sunnah in difficult times.