Proof of Prophethood (Book)

Altay Cem Meriç’s work The Proof of Prophethood is a research book that demonstrates the prophethood of Prophet Muhammad. The author develops a rational methodology on this subject through the concept of “news.”

The book establishes that the prophethood of Prophet Muhammad is grounded in the notion of “news”—the transmission of revelation via Gabriel. The author evaluates this news using a “closed circuit” logic; that is, he anticipates and responds to potential objections in the reader’s mind before they are raised.

• News-Based Evidence: It argues that prophethood must be grounded in verifiable elements.
• Miracles and Historical Evidence: It systematically presents miracle claims with examples, many of which have not received sufficient attention; it also discusses the Qur’an’s preservation intact until the present day and examines the reliability of non-Muslim sources.

An academic and questioning style is adopted. The author does not merely present evidence but supports historical and logical arguments with perspectives from non-Muslim sources, addressing a broad readership. This approach ensures that the work is accessible to both believers and skeptics.