Prophets

• What are prophets in Islam considered to be?

  Messengers of God's word
• Why do Muslims believe there are many prophets?

  They were chosen by God to help humans understand His message
• Who is considered the last prophet in Islam?

  Muhammad
• Name four prophets of Islam.

  • Adam
  • Ibrahim (Abraham)
  • Isa (Jesus)
  • Muhammad
• Who was the very first human created according to Islamic belief?

  Adam
• From what was Adam created?

  Handfuls of different coloured soil
• Who was created to be Adam's partner?

  Eve (Hawa)
• What temptation did Adam face?

  To eat forbidden fruit
• What was Adam's punishment for his sin?

  He was banished to Earth
• What did Adam do after being banished?

  He confessed his sin and was forgiven by Allah
• What role was Adam given by Allah?

  Khalifah (steward) of the Earth
• What was Ibrahim's belief despite his family's polytheism?

  He was a hanif (believed in one true God)
• What test did God ask Ibrahim to perform?

  To sacrifice his son Ismail
• What did Ibrahim demonstrate by being willing to sacrifice his son?

  He put God above everyone else
• What significant structure did Ibrahim build?

  The first Kaaba in Mecca
• How is Isa (Jesus) viewed in Islam?

  As the 'Messiah' or 'God's chosen one'
• Who was Isa born to?

  The virgin Mary
• What did Isa perform during his life?

  Miracles and taught important lessons about God
• What title is given to Muhammad?

  The 'seal of the prophets'
• Over how many years was the Qur'an revealed to Muhammad?

  22 years
• What event marked the beginning of the Qur'an's revelation?

  The Night of Power
• What is the Qur'an considered in Islam?

  The holiest book and Allah's perfect words
• What role did Muhammad play in the spread of Islam?

  He fought battles and spread the message of Islam
• What is the Hadith?

  A record of the words and teachings of Prophet Muhammad
• How do Muslims respond when they have done wrong?

  They repent just as Adam did
• What do the quotes from the Qur'an teach Muslims about prophets?

  • "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger." emphasizes Muhammad's importance.
  • "To every people we sent a prophet" highlights the equality of all prophets.
• Why are prophets important to Muslims?

  • They set an example for behavior.
  • They provide guidance on following Allah.