Re: Spinoff from Interfaith Dialogue - Salvation and the nature of Sin
Hardly. We follow Muhammad (pbuh) because it's his traditions we subscribe to. In terms of creating a hierarchy of Prophets, not our role.
The Prophet (pbuh) himself very much adored Abraham (pbuh) as our patriarch, and this is reflected in our prayers. So we, his followers, are wise enough to know not to interfere with the love the Prophets had for each other.
As far as we're concerned, we have no interest in debauching any of their memory...believe David (pbuh) was guilty of adultery if you wish...we don't. Believe that Solomon was just some wise king if you like...we don't. In this regard, we have no interest in becoming as the Christians and Jews are.
Fine, we're unique in how we associate ourselves to Muhammad (pbuh)...but then, we're probably unique in the reverence we give to all the Prophets. Bar none.
We follow Muhammad (pbuh), but understand he was a part of an impeccable community of Prophets...above the Muslim Ummah, not a part of it exactly.