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