A Differential Diagnosis of the Inspirational Spells of Muhammad the Prophet of Islam

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Abstract
The spells of Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam are reviewed. During these spells, Muhammad sensed the approach of a figure whom he thought to be the Angel Gabriel. The inspirational message transmitted to Muhammad during these spells helped form the religion of Islam. A review of the historical details of these spells is given, and an attempt is made to reach a medical diagnosis. Although an unequivocal decision is not possible from existing knowledge, psychomotor or complex partial seizures of temporal lobe epilepsy is the most tenable diagnosis. An examination of Western civilization''s views of Muhammad''s spells reveals historical and modern misconceptions concerning epilepsy.

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