The Importance of Prophethood in Islam

Prophethood is not unknown to heavenly revealed religions, such as Judaism and Christianity. In Islam, however, it has a special status and significance.

According to Islam, God (Allah) created man for a noble purpose: to worship Him and lead a virtuous life based on His teachings and guidance. How would man know his role and purpose of his existence unless he received clear and practical instructions of what Allah wants him to do? Here comes the need for prophethood. Thus God had chosen from every nation a prophet or more to covey His Message to people.

One might ask: How were the prophets chosen and who were entitled to this great honor?

Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), You Must Know this Person

What they say about Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)
877 Why Islam informational brochure.

Last sermon of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
delivered during the Hajj of Year 632 A.C

Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) – What manner of man was he ?
Biography by a Muslim
by Muhammad Hamidullah (Centre Culturel Islamique, Paris, 1969)

Biography by a Non-Muslim
by Prof. K. S. Ramakrishna Rao, Head of the Dept. of Philosophy (India)

Jesus (Peace Be Upon Him)

Who was Jesus (Peace Be Upon Him)?
What do Muslims think about Jesus (Peace Be Upon Him)?

Abraham (Peace Be Upon Him)

Abraham – Father of Prophets.

The Place of Prophet Abraham(Peace Be Upon Him) in Islam, Christianity, Judaism – Faith, Sacrifice, Commitment and Patience By Karen Armstrong

Other Prophets

Click here to see a family tree of the Prophets

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