Prophethood Flashcards
What does Risalah mean
The belief that prophets deliver the word of God to humans
Who was Muhammad
The final and greatest prophet who delivered the Quran to people
Angel Jibril gave him a message from God - Quran
Who was Adam
The first Prophet and first man
God made man in his image - Adam is Gods image
Built first Ka’aba - House of God
Who was Ibrahim
Ancestor of Muhammad
Tested by God - sacrifice of his son Ishmael
Ibrahim rejected polytheism and idolatry
Believe he rebuilt Adams Ka’aba
What is the Hirjah
Muhammad’s journey leaving Mecca and moving to Medina after being forced to leave
Why are prophets important in Islam
They are the connection between people and God
Believed there are over 100,000 prophets