One of Many Miracles: Wild Animals Do Not Attack Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Description

In Islamic history, there are numerous accounts demonstrating the spiritual influence of the Prophet (PBUH) over nature and animals. These miracles are regarded as a sign that he was sent as a mercy not only to mankind but to all the worlds:

Recognition by Creatures: Islamic sources contain many hadiths (Dalāʾil al-Nubuwwah) stating that wild animals and even trees recognized the Prophet (PBUH), prostrated to him, or greeted him.

The Example of the Cave of Thawr: During the Hijrah, the spider spinning a web over the entrance of the Cave of Thawr and the doves nesting there is the most famous example of nature’s creatures mobilizing to protect him.

The Taming of Wild Beasts: It is narrated that when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) approached a group of people, normally aggressive animals would become calm in his presence and submit to him.

The Stories of the Wolf and the Camel: Among the famous narrations transmitted by the Companions are accounts of a wolf affirming the Prophet’s prophethood and a camel coming to the Prophet (PBUH) in tears to complain of the mistreatment it had suffered.

In Summary: This statement highlights one of the Prophetic miracles (Muʿjizāt al-Nubuwwah). The fact that even the fiercest creatures in nature lost their aggression in the face of his awe-inspiring presence and mercy is seen as a manifestation of his spiritual station.