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Why are claims of divinity accompanied by miracles believed, while claims of prophethood are not, as in the case of Musaylimah the Liar?

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There is a difference between the miracles of the prophets and the supernatural feats of imposters. The miracles of the prophets cannot be replicated by anyone, whereas the extraordinary acts of liars can be opposed, and they do not indicate their truthfulness. Musaylima the Liar did not perform any supernatural feats that indicated his truthfulness, and if any appeared, they were a deception, because his life, lies, and immorality prevent his prophethood. Similarly, the supernatural acts performed by the Dajjal are a deception and not proof of his truthfulness, due to the manifestation of his lies and the signs that point to him.

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