Since Islām with its detailed injunctions was revealed later, no one can claim or has ever asserted that the Holy Prophetsa was a follower of Islāmic injunctions prior to its revelation. However, it is evidently proven from history that the Holy Prophetsa in conformity to his pure nature, always refrained from the filthy rituals of the Arab society and never practised idolatry. Therefore, during the time of his prophethood, the Holy Prophetsa used to say to Ḥaḍrat ‘Ā’ishahra, “I have never eaten from the sacrificial offerings made to idols”.1 Ḥaḍrat ‘Alīra relates in a narration that once someone said to the Holy Prophetsa, “O Messenger of Allāh, have you ever worshiped idols?” The Prophetsa replied, “No.” Then the people inquired, “Have you ever consumed alcohol?” The Prophetsa responded, “No.” Then he said, “I have always detested these things, but prior to Islām, I had no knowledge of religious law or faith”.2
1 As-Sīratul-Ḥalbiyyah, By ‘Allāmah Abul-Farj Nūr-ud-Dīn ‘Alī bin Ibrāhīm, Volume 1, p. 180, Bābu Mā Ḥafiẓahullāhu Ta‘ālā bihī fī Ṣigharihīsa min Amril-Jāhiliyyah, Dārul-Kutubil-‘Ilmiyyah, Beirut, First Edition (2002)
2 As-Sīratul-Ḥalbiyyah, By ‘Allāmah Abul-Faraj Nūr-ud-Dīn ‘Alī bin Ibrāhīm, Volume 1, p. 182, Bābu Mā Ḥafiẓahullāhu Ta‘ālā bihī fī Ṣigharihīsa min Amril-Jāhiliyyah, Dārul-Kutubil-‘Ilmiyyah, Beirut, First Edition (2002)