Abm 2
Abm 2
Abm 2
of Faith
INSTRUCTOR: DR. SYEDA
MEHMOONA
• The concept of Prophethood
• Importance of prophethood
• Main reasons for sending prophets
• Characteristics of Prophethood
In this class • Prophethood according to Islam
we will learn: • The Last Prophet
Muhammad(S.A.W.W)
• Finality of Prophethood
What is Prophethood?
• Islam demonstrates that Allah wants to help people to live good lives, so he
sends messages to guide them on how to do so.
• Muslims believe that messages from Allah are communicated
through prophets.
• Allah's guidance has been revealed to humankind through specially
appointed messengers, or prophets, throughout history, beginning with the
first man, Adam (A.S), who is considered the first prophet.
• Belief in prophets is one of the basic
tenants of Faith.
• The concept of prophethood has been
found in many religions e.g., Islam,
Christianity, and Judaism.
• In Islam, however, it has a special status
The concept of and significance.
“Muhammad (S.A.W.W) is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the
Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the Prophets” (Qur’an, 33:40).
Finality of Prophethood
• With the closure of the office of prophethood, divine revelation to
humankind, too, came to an end.
• Islam firmly upholds that divine revelation began with Allah’s
revelation to Prophet Adam for the guidance of human beings and
continued through the ages, to be stopped finally and forever with
Allah’s revelation to Prophet Muhammad because Allah has
completed His Will and perfected His true religion to humankind.
When Prophethood needed?
1. The teachings of the Last Prophet are fully preserved and eternal.
2. Islam is a complete perfect religion.
3. Lastly, the message of Prophet Muhammad(S.A.W.W) was not meant for
any particular period, place or people.
Importance of finality of Prophethood
• Part of Belief
• The Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad(S.A.W.W) are very clear
regarding this matter.
• People who claimed prophethood after him are declared as being
disbelievers.
• Universality of teachings.
1. The significance of prophethood is evident as it is an important
part of Shahadah (Testimony of Faith).
2. It is also one of the articles of the Islamic faith.
3. The source of legitimacy for being a prophet is Allah (S.W.T)
via His revelation.
4. The prophets (peace be upon them) functioned as a ‘channel’ to
receive and transmit the divine revelation to humankind.
Any Question?
References
Books and other
Sources
Understanding Islam by Shakoor Kakar
https://www.australianislamiclibrary.org/
https://www.miracles-of-quran.com/