Note to teacher:

There are 6 examples given below as to why Allah sent Nabuwwah. Divide the class accordingly. (In groups of 6 or in pairs). Give each group one topic. The Sura name and ayah number is written below each example. Let them use Quran or Quran explorer to find the meaning and discuss and elaborate each topic. Present in class. Or using a projector, project each example as a slide and have a class discussion. (Example ideas for discussions).

To Illuminate Humanity's way- Those who follow this guidance are touched by him in their innermost selves, whether it is called heart, soul, or conscience, for only that can grasp Allah in his entirety. Minds cannot comprehend him and philosophy cannot reach him. Allah left the Quran and the prophet's Sunnah {sayings and doings} to show us how to live in the way that fulfills the purpose for which the prophets were sent. Here it is necessary to emphasize. First, prophets were not ordinary men; rather they were chosen men through whom Allah chose and paid great attention to their upbringing so that they would always seek to gain his approval. Like his predecessors, Rasulullah always pursed Allah's approval and good pleasure.

Second, the world is never left devoid of successors who devote their lives to preaching and teaching the truth. They should seek what the prophets sought, preached what the prophets preached and strictly follow the prophet in enjoining and spreading good and discouraging and forbidding evil.

To Guide People to the Serves of Allah - We were not created only to eat drink and reproduce; these are natural fact of our life and natural needs. Our main purpose is to recognize and serve Allah. All prophets were sent to show us how to do things.

To Teach People Allah's Law - The messenger was sent to enlighten humanity about all dimensions of human life. Any neglect in delivering Allah's message would amount to leaving humanity in darkness.

To Be Examples - Prophets were sent to serve as examples that must be followed consciously. Allah told his last messenger. Rasulullah is our leader, just as we pray as he prayed; we must strive to live as he lived.

To Establish Balance - At a time when some people lived in monasteries and others drowned in luxury, Prophet Rasulullah came with the Quranic instruction, to establish balance between material and spiritual life, reason and soul, this world and the next, and indulgence and abstinence. While we should declare all that Allah has bestowed on us to show our gratitude and due praise for him,

To be Allah's Witness - Prophets also were sent so that people cannot plead ignorance in the Hereafter. These servants of Allah were created for a special mission. The extraordinary harmony in the universe displays Allah's existence and unity. Nothing is created in vain and without purpose. Prophets are sent so that people cannot plead ignorance when they must defend their actions in the Day of Judgment.

{Al – e – Imran - 3:164}

1 - To Illuminate Humanity's way

{Adh – Dhariyat - 51:56}

{Al – Anbiya - 21:25}

{An – Nahl - 16:36}

2 - To Guide People to the Serves of Allah

{Al – Ahzab - 33:39}

{Al – Maeda - 5:67}

3 - To Teach People Allah’s Law

{Al – Anaam - 6:90}

{Al – Ahzab - 33:21}

4 - To Be Examples

{Al – Qasas - 28:77}

{At – Takathur - 102:8}

5 - To Establish Balance

{An – Nisa - 4:165}

{Al – Qiyama - 75:36}

{Al – Isra - 17:15},

6 - To be Allah’s Witness