Who are the prophets and the Messengers?
من هم الانبياء والرسل؟
They are human beings from the children of Adam, but Allah entrusted them with Prophethood through revelation, and He ordered them to convey the Message to their people and to call them to worship Allah Alone.
هم بشر من بني آدم، أوحى الله إليهم بالنبوة وأمرهم بتبليغ الرسالة لأقوامهم ودعوتهم إلى عبادة الله وحده.
The Messengers of Guidance | رسل الهداية
The First and the Last
The first Prophet is Adam PBUH and the last Prophet is Muhammad PBUH.
الأول والخاتم
واولهم آدم عليه السلام وآخرهم محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم.
Sent to Every Nation
They are great in number, because Allah sent them to all the nations on the earth. Allah the Almighty sent a Prophet in every phase to his people to call them to worship Allah and to guide them.
مبعوثون لكل الأمم
وعددهم كبير لان الله ارسلهم لجميع أمم الأرض الذين عاشوا عليها، حيث كان في كل مرحلة من مراحل التاريخ نبي يدعو قومه يهديهم سبيل الرشاد.
Frequently Asked Questions | الأسئلة الشائعة
What is the fundamental nature and mission of the Prophets and Messengers?
They are human beings from the children of Adam who were entrusted with Prophethood through divine revelation. Their specific mission was to convey the message to their people and call them exclusively to the worship of Allah Alone.
Why is there a great number of Prophets sent throughout history?
Their number is great because Allah sent a Prophet to all the nations on the earth. In every phase of history, a Prophet was sent to his specific people to guide them to the right path and call them to worship Allah.
Who is considered the first Prophet, and who is the final one?
The very first Prophet entrusted with a message was Adam (peace be upon him), and the final Prophet sent to humanity is Muhammad (peace be upon him).