Fundamental Doctrine

of Islam
Basic Beliefs

4th fundamental Belief

Prophethood

Meaning

Purpose of Prophethood
How were the prophets Chosen?
1. Morally and Intellectually Best.
2. Supported by miracles.
3. Prophet states clearly that message
is from Almighty Allah.

Prophets Message Summary

Clear concept about God

Clear idea about the unseen world
Why Allah has created us
How to run our societies according to His
will.

Total No. of Prophets

124 thousand, 240 thousands

25 Prophets names mentioned in Quran
Hazrat Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and
Muhammad (SAW). (Resolute, greatest)

Muslims Belief in All Prophets

Say ( O Muslims): we believe in Allah and
that which is revealed to us and that which
was revealed to Abraham and Ishmael,
and Isaac and Jacob, and their children,
and that which Moses and Jesus received
and that the prophets received from their
Lord. We make no distinction between any
of them and unto Him we surrendered (2:
136)

Difference among

Prophet
Messenger
(313, 315)
Mursal
Possessors of Steadfastness (Ulul-Azam)

Example
Hazrat Abraham
Messenger
Hazrat Isac, Jacob, Ismail, Yousaf (AS)
Prophets
Hazrat Adam (AS) ---------Hazrat
Muhammad (SAW)

Facts about Prophets

Devout , Dedicated Servants,

Appointed By Allah
Never commit sins
Conveyer of Commands of Allah
Own will , Own effort

Last Prophet

Hazrat Muhammad (SAW)

Short History
570 A.D in Makkah, Western Saudi Arabia
6th Century C.E
Marriage
Prophecy
Message

Obedience to Prophet

So take what the Messenger assigns to

you, and deny yourselves that which he
withholds from you. And fear Allah. for
Allah is strict in Punishment. (Al-Hashar :
7 end)

 Lo Allah and His angels send blessings

on the Prophet: O ye who believe! Send
blessings on him, and salute him with all
respect (with worthy salutation).

Seal of Prophets

Muhammad is not the father of any of your

men, but (he is) the Messenger of Allah,
and the Seal of the Prophets: and Allah
has full knowledge of all things. (Al-Ahzab)

Purpose of Sending

O Prophet! Truly We have sent thee as a

Witness, a Bearer of Glad Tidings, and
Warner,- (Al-Ahzab)

And as one who invites to Allah.s (grace)

by His leave, and as a lamp spreading
light. (Al-Ahzab)

Then give the Glad Tidings to the

Believers, that they shall have from Allah a
very great Bounty (Al-Ahzab)

Mercy for All creations

We sent you not save as a mercy for the
peoples (Al-Anbia:107)

Eminence of Hazrat Muhammad

(S.A.W) on other Prophets

Teachings for all Universe

Finality of Prophethood
Perfect Religion
This day I have perfected your religion for
you, completed My favour upon you, and
have chosen for you Islam as your
religion.
Holy Quran (Miracle)

Assignment

Prepare Presentation on
Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) as a Trader
As a Teacher
As a Guardian of Family
As an Army Commander