'A Prophet Like Unto Thee'

Jesus عليه السلام never married, nor did he fight wars, nor did he engage in politics. The same is true of the Buddha. Both men represent a form of spirituality which does not become entangled with worldly affairs. Christ عليه السلام himself said that his kingdom was not of this world. The role that Jesus  عليه السلام plays within the Abrahamic world is very similar to the role which the Buddha played within the Hindu/Indic world. 

In contrast, he Prophet Muhammad ﷺ married, fought wars and engaged in politics. The same is true of Moses عليه السلام and King Solomon عليه السلام within the Abrahamic world or Rama and Krishna within the Hindu world. Historically, Christians have accused Muhammad ﷺ of being too worldly or sensual because they are comparing him to Christ عليه السلام. Both men represent a different type of perfection. Muhammad ﷺ only engaged in the social order to sanctify it and serve as an exemplar.   

Notes

* In the Book Deuterenomy, Moses عليه السلام is told by God: “I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him." (18:18).

Christians generally consider this to be a prophecy of Jesus عليه السلام. Muslims would argue that it is a reference to Muhammad ﷺ. He is more like Moses and he is the one who can be described as "their brethren" because he is an Ishmaelite (brethren of the Israelites). It is interesting that new translations of the Bible have slightly changed the meaning of this verse, 

"I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites..."
    - Book of Deuteronomy: New International Version

* See "The Praised One ﷺ in World Scriptures" by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf which gives further prophecies of Muhammad ﷺ. The talk is available online.

  

References

1. Ideals and Realities of Islam by Seyyed Hossein Nasr