References: The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Prophets, Their Character And Function

The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Prophets, Their Character And Function

Qur’anic References (Belief in Prophets)

• “The Messenger has believed… and so have the believers… His messengers…” (2:285)
• “We make no distinction between any of His messengers.” (2:285)
• “And We certainly sent into every nation a messenger…” (16:36)

Hadith References (Belief in Prophets)

• The Prophet said: “Faith is to believe in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and destiny.”

Nature and Status of Prophets

Chosen by Allah

Qur’anic References

• “Allah chooses from the angels messengers and from the people.” (22:75)

Human Beings

Qur’anic References

• “Say: I am only a man like you…” (18:110)

Free from Major Sin (Ismah)

Qur’anic References

• “They were the ones whom Allah guided…” (6:90)

Best of Creation

Qur’anic References

• “Those are the ones Allah has favoured…” (4:69)

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Character of Prophets

Truthfulness (Ṣidq)

Qur’anic References

• “And mention in the Book Ibrāhīm. Indeed, he was a man of truth.” (19:41)

Trustworthiness (Amānah)

Qur’anic References

• “I am to you a trustworthy messenger.” (26:107)

Intelligence (Faṭānah)

Qur’anic References

• “We gave him wisdom…” (21:74)

Conveying the Message (Tablīgh)

Qur’anic References

• “O Messenger, convey that which has been revealed to you…” (5:67)

Patience (Ṣabr)

Qur’anic References

• “So be patient as the messengers of determination were patient.” (46:35)

Good Character

Qur’anic References

• “Indeed, you are of a great moral character.” (68:4)

Hadith References

• The Prophet said: “The prophets are brothers…”
• The Prophet said: “The best among you are those with the best character.”

Functions of Prophets

1. Conveying the Message (Tablīgh)

Qur’anic References

• “The duty of the Messenger is only to convey.” (5:99)

Key Function

• Deliver:
  • Revelation from Allah

2. Teaching and Explaining

Qur’anic References

• “He teaches them the Book and wisdom.” (62:2)

Key Function

• Explain:
  • Laws and beliefs

3. Calling to Tawḥīd

Qur’anic References

• “Worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him.” (7:59)

Key Function

• Invite:
  • People to belief in one God

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4. Acting as Role Models

Qur’anic References

• “Indeed, in their stories is a lesson…” (12:111)

Key Function

• Demonstrate:
  • Ideal behavior

5. Establishing Justice

Qur’anic References

• “So that people may maintain justice.” (57:25)

Key Function

• Guide society:
  • Towards fairness

6. Giving Glad Tidings and Warnings

Qur’anic References

• “Messengers as bringers of good news and warners.” (4:165)

Key Function

• Inform:
  • Rewards and punishments

7. Leading Communities

Qur’anic References

• “And We made them leaders guiding by Our command.” (21:73)

Key Function

• Lead:
  • Religious and social life

Important Prophets Mentioned

Examples

• Ādam (A.S.) → First human
• Nūḥ (A.S.) → Preached to his people
• Ibrāhīm (A.S.) → Model of faith
• Mūsā (A.S.) → Received Tawrah
• ʿĪsā (A.S.) → Received Injīl
• Muḥammad ﷺ → Final Prophet

Qur’anic Reference

• “Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets.” (33:40)

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Summary Table

Key Concepts from References

• Prophets:
  • Chosen by Allah
• Possess:
  • Perfect character
• Fulfil:
  • Role of guiding humanity

Frequently Used References in Exams

• 2:285 → Belief in prophets
• 5:99 → Convey message
• 68:4 → Good character
• 33:40 → Final Prophet
• 7:59 → Tawḥīd

How This Topic Appears in Exams (Reference Use)

• Students should:
  • Explain:
    • Nature and character of prophets
    • Their functions
  • Use:
    • Qur’anic references
• Link:
  • Prophets → Guidance → Faith and practice

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