Was Muhammad a Muslim

Answer 1

Muhammad was originally a pagan, although his cousin was a Christian. Depending on one's belief, he became a Muslim when called by God and the angel Gabriel, or when he originated the Muslim religion.

Answer

Prophet Muhammad ibn Abdallah ibn Abdul Muttalib (Peace Be Upon Him) was indeed a Muslim even before becoming the Final Prophet of ALLAH (swt). This also applies to all Prophets before him and those followers who gave their allegiance to Prophets of the time.

There have been about 1,24,000 Prophets (May peace be upon them all). Hazrat Adam (AS) being the first human being and the first Prophet of Islam. Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) was the last Prophet. In between came all others like Hazrat Noah (AS), Hazrat Abraham (AS), Hazrat Moses (AS) Hazrat David (AS), Hazrat Jesus Christ (AS). They were al Muslms. they had surrendered themselves unconditionally to the Will of Almighty God. As Hazrat Abraham (AS) was the First Muslim and his followers followed him. Similarly Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) was the First Muslim and Hazrat Abu Bakr (RAU) and Hazrat Ali (RAU) and others followed him. All the Prophets (MPBUT) were the First Muslims among their followers as the message of Almighty God was fist revealed to them.

Answer 2

Muhammad was not a pagan. He was not a polytheist. He was a monotheist. He abolished all forms of idolatry when he was alive and preached never to put a face or an image of God since no one alive has seen God. He also preached not to worship anyone but the Creator.