Is it possible to describe the Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, as a genius, taking into account that his actions were inspired by God, and did he possess self-distinction?
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The Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, was a human being like all other human beings in his ordinary life, as Allah Almighty said: "Say, 'I am only a human being like yourselves,'" and as it was narrated in the Hadith: "I am only a human being like you; I forget as you forget." However, Allah chose him and favored him above humanity, granting him intelligence and energy that surpassed people, and he was diligent in his call and his dealings, and guided by Allah. If he erred in his ijtihad (independent reasoning), revelation would descend to correct him, which indicates that his genius was guided by divine revelation.
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