One in every five people on Earth firmly believes that Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) is the final Messenger of God. Today, there are over 1.9 billion Muslims who follow his teachings.
Not only individuals but entire nations proudly declare their allegiance to him. Currently, there are 54 Muslim-majority countries, ranging from large nations like Indonesia and Bangladesh, with populations of 200 million and 125 million respectively, to smaller states such as the Maldives and Brunei, with populations of around 230,000 and 260,000. Even in non-Muslim nations, significant Muslim minorities exist—up to 120 million in India and 20 million in China.
Over the past half-century, Islam—the religion revealed through Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh)—has become the second-largest faith in many European countries, as well as in the United States and Canada.
Muslims come from all races—black, white, red, yellow. Their diversity spans every continent. Whether in Asia, Europe, Africa, or the Americas, Muslims are present in every corner of the world. They live in the most modern cities and sprawling metropolises, as well as in nomadic tents, villages, hamlets, and remote wilderness areas.
Throughout history and across the globe, billions of men and women have loved and followed Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh). They have dedicated their lives to emulating him—living, loving, working, marrying, worshipping, and even governing—just as he did or taught. No other figure in history has influenced humanity so deeply and so enduringly, even after his passing. He has brought light and peace to countless hearts and lives. Muslims hold him dearer than themselves, finding in him their greatest source of inspiration and guidance. He is their ultimate role model, and faith in Allah and His Messenger forms the foundation of their lives. Allah remains their primary source of support and comfort through personal struggles and hardships. They look to him for leadership amid social and political challenges. Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) has continually inspired Muslims to attain higher moral and spiritual standards and to achieve civilizational progress—and he still does today.
In essence, Muslims believe that through him, God communicated with humanity. He was sent to live among them, serving as an example and a model for all generations. Even today, his life motivates entire communities to shape their personal, social, and political lives in accordance with Allah’s teachings.