Risalah

Question 1

meaning of risalah

Answer 1

the belief in the existence of prophets as a basic article of faith.

Question 2

what are prophets.

Answer 2

prophets are messengers from allah who help Muslims follow the straight path.

Question 3

name the 4 main prophets in order.

Answer 3

adam, Ibrahim and Ishmael, isa and mohammed.

Question 4

how many prophets were recorded.

Answer 4

124,000

Question 5

why did allah send muhhamed

Answer 5

due to the fact that the word of god had been distorted and changed over time so people needed to know the original message.

Question 6

explain prophet adam (3)

Answer 6

He was the first prophet and the ancestor of humanity he married Hawa and had 2 sons. he is believed to have built the ka’bah the most sacred land in Islam.

Question 7

explain ibrahim and ishmael (3)

Answer 7

they understood the monotheistic nature of god at a time when others believed in polytheism. Ibrahim showed faith when he attempted to sacrifice his son under allahs authority this is celebrated as id-ul-adha
neither Muslim nor Christian

Question 8

how is the word/message of god delivered.

Answer 8

messengers/prophets, holy books and angels