What are the proofs of the attribute of the Seal of Prophethood being present in previous scriptures, other than the stories of Salman al-Farisi and Bahira the Monk?
Texts describing the Seal of Prophethood have been reported. Among them is what Muslim narrated from Abdullah ibn Sarjis, that it was at the cartilage of his left shoulder, a raised lump, upon which were moles like warts. Muslim also narrated from Jabir ibn Samurah that he saw it like a pigeon's egg near his shoulder, resembling his body. It has been confirmed by others besides Buhaira from the People of the Book. Al-Suyuti narrated from Aisha that a Jew in Mecca knew on the night of his birth that he was the prophet of this last nation due to the presence of a sign between his shoulders. When he saw it on the back of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, he fainted and said: "Prophethood has departed from the Children of Israel." Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar graded this story as (good), and Al-Hafiz Ibn Rajab said: "This indicates that he was born with the Seal of Prophethood between his shoulders."
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