Was the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Able to Read or Write? Understanding the Meaning of ‘Ummi’ in the Qur’an
Question:Dr Amsha Nahid from Australia asked the following question:Assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,Dear Shaykh,I read an article claiming that the word ‘Ummi’ in the Qur’an means “gentile” (non-Jew) or someone unfamiliar with the Law of Musa (2:78), not “illiterate.” I heard your YouTube Q&A explaining ‘Ummi’ beautifully, but could you please also clarify whether…