There are as many as 124000 prophets, 25 of which have been named in the Quran such as, Muhammed, Adam, Abraham, Moses and Jesus.
Risalah- communication between God and hummanity
God has sent guidance in 3 key forms - books, angels and prophets
"Every community is sent a messenger" Surah 10
Why are prophets important?
Communication between God and hummanity
Brought import messages from God
Brought Holy Books
Show Muslims how to live their lives
Confirm the nature of God through their messages
Source of wisdom and inspiration
Muhammed - Seal of the Prophets (card 1)
the FINAL prophet
Born in Mecca where polytheism was widespread
Muslims follow the Prophet's example today
The Hadith gives Muslims guidance
On the Night of Power (610 CE), Angel Jibril appeared to 40yr old Muhammed whilst he was meditating in a cave on Mount Hira. Jibril commanded Muhammed to recite the Quran and revealed it to him over 23yrs
Muhammed - Seal of the Prophets (card 2)
First went to Mecca to preach
Was rejected and his life was in danger
Went to escape to Medina
He was welcomed and became the political and religious leader
He set up a belief system with the 5 pillars and community rules
This was the first Muslim community
He returned to Mecca and circled the Kaba 7 times destroying all the idols
Now the Kaba could be used to worship Allah alone
The importance of Muhammed
God chose to reveal the Quran to him
He is the founder of the Islamic religion
The perfect example for Muslims
Rejected immorality, showed duty and community
His words made him a great teacher and he lived the life he preached
He rededicated the Kaba
The fact that God has sent all communities a chance to learn of him and how to go to heaven shows his benevolence.
Adam - Examplar of Stewardship
The first prophet and human to be created
The Father of human kind, a prophet until his death
He built the Kaba and taught the next life is eternal
He was to be the steward and caretaker of the world (kalifah)
Teaches Muslims they should also lookafter and care for God's creation
He did wrong (disobey God) but repented and taught people about God
Ibrahim - Exemplar of Faith
Rejected polytheism
Preached this message but was rejected
People tried to burn him for these beliefs
"Father of monothiesm"
God tested him by asking him sacrifice his son Ismail. Ibrahim was willing so God was pleased and sent a ram to sacrifice instead.
Ibrahims obedience makes him a role model to Muslims