Prophethood

Sure, here are some key points on the topic of “Prophethood” in Islam.

Prophet Muhammad

• Muhammad is the final prophet and the highest model for all Muslims. His life is known as the Sunnah.
• Muslims believe Muhammad received divine revelations (Qur’an) from Allah through angel Jibril (Gabriel).
• The Hadiths, sayings and actions of Muhammad, are key sources of authority in Islam, used to help guide legal and moral judgments.

Earlier Prophets

• Muslims recognise prophets from both the Hebrew Bible and the Christian New Testament, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
• They believe in the prophethood of Jesus, but regard him as a prophet and not the Son of God.
• All prophets are considered to have been Muslims and all preached the same basic message of belief in one god (tawhid).

Prophetic Relationship with Allah

• Prophets are mere humans chosen by Allah who faithfully delivered Allah’s divine messages.
• They do not have any divine features but are given revelations and inspired by Allah.
• All Prophets are infallible and cannot commit major sins according to Islamic beliefs.

Significance of Prophethood

• Prophets are seen as the bridge between Allah and humankind, providing guidance and a clear path to follow.
• Muslims believe prophethood has ended with Muhammad. Any claim of prophethood after Muhammad is rejected in mainstream Islam.
• The messages received by the prophets are found in the holy books, including the Qur’an, the most important text in Islam.

Key Terms:

• Prophet: A person chosen by Allah to deliver his divine messages.
• Sunnah: The life and practises of Prophet Muhammad.
• Hadiths: The sayings and actions of Muhammad.
• Tawhid: Belief in the oneness of Allah.
• Qur’an: The Islamic holy book.