The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Prophets, Their Character And FunctionCopy
Prophets in Islam – Quick Revision Cheat Sheet
| Aspect | Details | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Belief in Prophets | • One of the Six Articles of Faith• Prophets chosen by Allah to guide mankind | Qur’an 2:136 – belief in all prophets equally |
| Nature of Prophets | • Human beings, not divine• Receive revelation (wahy)• Protected from major sins (ma‘sūm)• Role models for humanity | Qur’an 6:90 – “They were those whom Allah guided, so follow their guidance” |
| Character of Prophets | • Truthful (sidq)• Trustworthy (amanah)• Intelligent (fatanah)• Convey message fully (tabligh)• Patience and perseverance | Prophet Muhammad ﷺ called Al-Amin (The Trustworthy) even before Prophethood |
| Function of Prophets | • Call to Tawhid (oneness of Allah)• Teach morality, justice, and worship• Deliver divine books/revelation• Warn against sin, give glad tidings of Paradise• Serve as living examples of faith | Musa (a.s.) delivered Tawrat, Isa (a.s.) Injil, Muhammad ﷺ Qur’an |
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Examples of Prophets
| Prophet | Key Role |
|---|---|
| Adam (a.s.) | First prophet, taught humanity beginnings of life and tawbah |
| Nuh (a.s.) | Warned people against shirk, built the Ark |
| Ibrahim (a.s.) | Father of prophets, rebuilt Ka‘bah, tested with sacrifice |
| Musa (a.s.) | Led Israelites, received Tawrat |
| Isa (a.s.) | Brought Injil, performed miracles, foretold final messenger |
| Muhammad ﷺ | Seal of prophets, final revelation (Qur’an), universal messenger |
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Importance of Belief in Prophets
- Reinforces unity of message – all preached Tawhid.
- Provides role models of patience, truthfulness, and obedience.
- Shows Islam as continuation of earlier revelations.
- Reminds Muslims of accountability and the Day of Judgment.
- Establishes Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as final messenger and perfect example.
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia, World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change O Level And IGCSE Islamiyat Full Scale Course