Prophethood Flashcards
1
Q
What does Risalah mean
A
The belief that prophets deliver the word of God to humans
2
Q
Who was Muhammad
A
The final and greatest prophet who delivered the Quran to people
Angel Jibril gave him a message from God - Quran
3
Q
Who was Adam
A
The first Prophet and first man
God made man in his image - Adam is Gods image
Built first Ka’aba - House of God
4
Q
Who was Ibrahim
A
Ancestor of Muhammad
Tested by God - sacrifice of his son Ishmael
Ibrahim rejected polytheism and idolatry
Believe he rebuilt Adams Ka’aba
5
Q
What is the Hirjah
A
Muhammad’s journey leaving Mecca and moving to Medina after being forced to leave
6
Q
Why are prophets important in Islam
A
They are the connection between people and God
Believed there are over 100,000 prophets
