Prophet Muhammad’s Teachings and Life

The life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad offer a profound example of an individual who embodied the principles of Oneness, compassion, and justice, deeply resonating with the goals of the Oneness Movement (OM). Through Muhammad's leadership, he sought to uplift humanity, transcending tribalism, establishing ethical systems, and guiding individuals toward a life of spiritual awakening and moral conduct. From the OM perspective, Prophet Muhammad can be viewed as a messenger who strove to elevate human consciousness, urging people to transcend the egoic desires that cause division and suffering, and instead embrace higher consciousness principles of unity, love, and justice.

The Core Message: Tawhid and Oneness

At the heart of Prophet Muhammad’s message is the concept of Tawhid, the belief in the absolute Oneness of God. In Islam, Tawhid emphasizes that everything in the universe is a manifestation of the divine will and is interconnected through this singular reality. The Oneness Movement similarly holds that Oneness is the fundamental truth of existence, where all beings and forms of consciousness are interconnected and part of a larger whole. Prophet Muhammad’s teachings encouraged individuals to see beyond the illusion of separateness and recognize their unity with all of creation through submission to the will of Oneness (Allah).

In OM’s understanding, this message of Oneness is not limited to a specific group or religion but is a universal truth that applies to all beings. Prophet Muhammad’s call to recognize the unity of existence aligns with OM’s belief that all individual consciousnesses are fragments of a greater Oneness, and true peace and spiritual awakening come from aligning oneself with this deeper reality.

Muhammad’s Role as a Messenger: Awakening Humanity

Through the OM lens, Prophet Muhammad’s life can be viewed as that of a spiritual leader whose mission was to awaken humanity from the darkness of lower consciousness and ego. Before his prophethood, Arabia was deeply entrenched in tribalism, materialism, and ignorance—characteristics of lower consciousness in OM’s terms. Muhammad’s revelations brought a radical message of equality, compassion, and social justice, directly challenging the lower consciousness practices of exploitation, oppression, and tribal conflict.

Prophet Muhammad’s teachings emphasized compassion, not just for the wealthy or powerful but for the weak, the marginalized, and the oppressed. He stood for justice and equality, preaching that all humans, regardless of their social status, race, or tribe, were equal in the eyes of Oneness (Allah). From an OM perspective, this reflects the importance of compassionate justice—the idea that in Higher Consciousness, we must not only seek personal enlightenment but also work toward the collective well-being of all beings, dismantling systems of injustice and exploitation.

The Journey of Prophethood: Transcendence of the Ego

Prophet Muhammad’s journey from a humble merchant to the final prophet of Islam is symbolic of the transcendence of the ego, a central tenet of both Islam and OM. Initially hesitant to accept his role, Muhammad eventually embraced his divine calling, putting aside any personal fear or doubts to serve the greater good of humanity. His willingness to sacrifice personal comfort for the sake of truth and spiritual awakening echoes OM’s call for individuals to transcend the ego, which clings to material success and self-centered desires.

Like Buddha and Jesus, Muhammad recognized that true spiritual awakening comes from letting go of personal attachments and serving a higher purpose—a key principle of OM. The trials Muhammad faced, including persecution, exile, and warfare, demonstrate the challenges of remaining aligned with Higher Consciousness in a world that often operates in lower consciousness.

The Ethical Code: The Path of Higher Consciousness

The ethical code established by Prophet Muhammad, known as the Sharia (literally "the path"), serves as a framework for living a life in accordance with Oneness. In OM’s view, this path represents the guidelines for transcending ego and living in Higher Consciousness. Prophet Muhammad taught the importance of personal integrity, compassionate action, and justice in everyday life—principles that are vital to both spiritual development and societal harmony.

The Five Pillars of Islam—faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage—can be seen through the OM lens as practices that help individuals align with Higher Consciousness by fostering discipline, selflessness, and spiritual focus. These pillars encourage individuals to shift from egoic concerns to collective well-being, promoting both inner peace and social responsibility.

Compassionate Leadership: Muhammad as a Model for Governance

As a leader, Prophet Muhammad established a model of compassionate governance, one that prioritized justice, equity, and the well-being of the community. His governance of Medina created an inclusive society where tribal rivalries were replaced by a sense of shared identity rooted in compassion and justice. This is deeply aligned with OM’s vision of Higher Consciousness governance, where leaders are guided by a commitment to the collective good rather than personal power or material gain.

Muhammad’s leadership sought to address the needs of the vulnerable—the poor, orphans, and women—who were often marginalized in lower consciousness societies. OM sees this as a direct example of how Higher Consciousness leadership should operate, ensuring that governance is based on fairness, justice, and compassion for all beings, not just the privileged few.

Muhammad’s Legacy and the Path to Oneness

Prophet Muhammad’s teachings and life offer a model for humanity’s journey toward Higher Consciousness. His message of Oneness, compassion, and justice aligns with OM’s call for the collective awakening of humanity. Like OM, Muhammad sought to elevate individuals beyond their lower consciousness tendencies of ego, greed, and division, urging them to align with the greater truth of Oneness.

OM views Muhammad’s life as a demonstration of how individuals and societies can move from lower consciousness toward a state of Higher Consciousness, where unity, compassion, and justice are the foundation of human interaction. His ethical teachings, compassionate leadership, and spiritual vision continue to serve as a guide for those seeking to live in alignment with the principles of Oneness.

Conclusion: Muhammad’s Role in the Oneness Movement

Through the lens of OM, Prophet Muhammad is seen as a higher consciousness leader whose teachings were meant to guide humanity toward Oneness. His life offers a pathway for individuals to transcend the ego, live ethically, and work toward the collective well-being of humanity. Muhammad’s message of universal compassion, justice, and unity is as relevant today as it was 1,400 years ago, aligning deeply with OM’s mission to elevate human consciousness and create a world grounded in the truth of Oneness.