Risalah/Nubuwwah (Prophets)

Question 1

What does Risalah mean?

Answer 1

Risalah means prophethood or messengership and represents the connection between Allah and humanity.

Question 2

What does nubuwwah mean?

Answer 2

Islamic belief teaches that Allah wants to help people live good lives and so he sends messages about how to do this through prophets, or nubuwwah.

Question 3

Who was phrophet David?

Answer 3

• Great King of Israel
• Given the holy book of Zabur (Psalms) because of the distortion of the Tawrat

Question 4

Who was phrophet Adam?

Answer 4

• Adam was the first human being.
• Muslims believe he was created by Allah and given the role of khalifah (steward responsible for looking after creation).

Question 5

Who was phrophet Ibrahim?

Answer 5

• Considered by Muslims to be the greatest prophet before Isa.
• Famous for rejecting polytheism and preaching monotheism
• Source of Authority: **‘Ibrahim was not a Jew nor yet a Christian, but he was true in fatih and bowed his will to God’s.’ (Surah 3:67)
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Question 6

Who was phrophet Isa?

Answer 6

• Muslims believe that Isa did not die on the cross but was taken up to heaven by Allah and only appeared to be killed on the cross
• The Qur’an makes clear that Isa is an ordinary man, a prophet, not God/Son of God
• His holy book was called Injil, the Gospel.
• Isa’s return will signal Judgement Day
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Question 7

Who was phrophet Muhammad?

Answer 7

• Quran refers to Muhammad ‘The Messenger of Allah’ ‘The Apostle of Allah’ and ‘Allah’s prophet’
• Particularly important because he was chosen to be the final prophet, he would receive the word that would not be distorted
• Source of Authority: ‘Muhammad is no more than an Apostle: many were the Apostles that passed away before him.’ Surah 3:144)
• As an individual his life was a perfect example to follow
• He was the leader of the first true Islamic community