1) Multiple historical figures, including George Bernard Shaw and Thomas Carlyle, praised Muhammad as a great man and leader who unified tribes and founded powerful civilizations through moral teachings rather than military force. 2) Muhammad is described as accomplishing more than other influential figures in history by founding a religion, state, nation and moral code that transformed societies and human thought in just 23 years. 3) Multiple analysts and historians expressed admiration for Muhammad's moral character, wisdom and achievements in diverse areas including religion, spirituality, politics, and social reform.