PROPHETS IN ISLAM
Why have Prophets?
Prophethood is not
unknown to heavenly revealed religions, such as Judaism and Christianity. In
Islam, however, it has a special status and significance.
According to Islam, God (Allah) created man for a noble purpose: to worship Him
and lead a virtuous life based on His teachings and guidance. How would man know
his role and purpose of his existence unless he received clear and practical
instructions of what Allah wants him to do? Here comes the need for prophethood.
Thus God had chosen from every nation a prophet or more to covey His Message to
people.
One might ask: How were the prophets chosen and who were entitled to this great honor? more
