Fatwa No : 14046
Which religion did the Prophet Muhammad follow before revelation?

Which religion did the Prophet Muhammad follow before revelation?

Dear Mufti Sb,
Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuhu!
May Allah (SWT) bless you for all your efforts towards spreading the precious knowledge of Islam and its due enlightenments throughout the globe (JAZAKALLAH KHAIRAN).
I have been asked by one of my friends regarding the religion (DEEN) of Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) before his Prophethood. Which religion (DEEN) was he specifically following until the process of revelation started? As for as I knew from the books of Seerat, the Prophet (PBUH) is mentioned of following Ibrahimi religion (DEEN). Kindly specifically mention the one with necessary details so that it becomes clear to us. If possible, kindly mention the references or any books available in PDF format for detailed study.
Once again JAZAKALLAH KHAIRAN for all your valuable efforts.
Very sincerely,

الجوابُ حامِدا ًو مُصلیِّا ً

Wa Alikum Assalaam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuhu
Before prophethood, Nabi ﷺ adhered to the religious practices of Hazrat Ibrahim(A.S). Even in this duration, he was under the guidance of Allah as explained by most of the scholars of Hadith. For more information, the questioner may also refer to Fath’hul Bary by Ibn Hajr Asqalani, Irshad us Sary, Umdath ul Qary and Sharhul Bukhary by Kirmani.
And Allah knows best.

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ففی فتح الباری: قوله (فیتحنف) هی بمعنی یتحنف، ای یتبع الحنفية وهی دین ابراهیم اه(ج1، ص30) واللہ اعلم بالصواب!