belief in massengers of Allah

Belief in the Messengers of Allah

Overview

  • The fourth article of faith: belief in Allah's messengers.

  • Every nation gets a messenger to teach worship of Allah alone.

Prophets as Human Beings

  • All messengers are human, chosen by Allah to share His messages.

  • Becoming a prophet is not personal choice; it's God's decision.

  • Qur'an says: "Allah chooses messengers from angels and men." (Surat al-Hajj, 22:75)

  • Every nation had a messenger: "Each nation had a warner." (Surat Faatir, 35:24)

  • Some messengers are mentioned in the Qur'an, some are not: "Messengers we told you about and others we didn’t." (Surat an-Nisaa', 4:164)

Preservation of Message

  • Earlier messages got changed, so Allah sent new messengers.

  • Islam is the final religion, kept pure and true through Prophet Muhammad.

Nature of Prophets

  • Prophets are regular people facing common struggles.

  • They are not divine but are the best among humans.

  • They only know what was revealed to them by Allah.

  • Qur'an says: "I am only a human being like you..." (Surat Fussilat, 41:6)

Correct Belief in Allah's Messengers

  • All messages come from Allah; rejecting one messenger means rejecting all.

  • Belief in all prophets mentioned in the Qur'an and those not named.

  • They delivered Allah's message fully and worked hard for the faith.

  • Following their teachings is crucial for getting guidance from Allah.

Role of Prophets

  • Prophets are vital for guiding people, even more than basic needs.

  • They brought proof and miracles to support their messages.

Prophetic Succession

  • Aadam is the first prophet, and the last is Muhammad.

  • Muhammad's message is for everyone: "I am the Messenger of Allah to you all." (Surat al-A'raaf, 7:158)

Shared Mission

  • They focused on the Oneness of Allah (tawheed) and warned against false gods.

  • The main message: believe in one God who rewards good deeds and punishes bad ones.

Distinction between Nabee and Rasool

  • A rasool (messenger) brings new laws.

  • A nabee (prophet) guides according to existing laws.

Documentation in the Qur'an

  • Twenty-five prophets are named in the Qur'an, including Aadam, Ibrahim, Musa, and Muhammad.

  • Muhammad's role is like a completed house with one stone missing, showing he is the last prophet.

Objectives of Prophet Muhammad

  • His mission: to teach, purify people, and share God's wisdom.

  • His life demonstrated Qur'anic values and created a lasting faith legacy.

Conclusion

  • Messengers of Allah play a key role in guiding humanity to worship One God and follow His revelations.