Prophethood (risalah)

Question 1

What is risalah (or prophethood)?

Answer 1

Communication between Allah and man in the form of books, angels and prophets.

Question 2

What is a prophet?

Answer 2

A messenger, chosen by Allah to teach, guide and train people to follow him. They are human and are not to be worshipped,

Question 3

What does Allah do through the prophets?

Answer 3

Calls all people to worship him alone.

Question 4

What do the prophets do?

Answer 4

Give guidance on how to follow Allah and live in a way that pleases him.

Question 5

Are the prophets of equal status?

Answer 5

Yes, none is more significant or important than any other.

Question 6

Why have the messengers been sent to every nation at various times?

Answer 6

So that people can be brought back to follow Allah’s will.

Question 7

Key quote: Surah 10:47

Answer 7

‘And for every nation is a messenger. So when their messenger comes, it will be judged between them in justice, and they will not be wronged’