Thread: Concept of Prophet hood & Religion

Concept of Prophet hood & Religion

Allah sent many prophets and sages to all nations at different times of history. One prophet or more has been sent to every known land. All the prophets of Allah were men of exemplary character. They were prepared and chosen by Allah to deliver His Message to humanity. Their honesty, integrity, sincerity, and intelligence were beyond suspicion. The strong link that exists between God and man is clearly evident in prophethood. Prophethood is an eloquent expression of Allah's love of mankind. By conveying His messages to man, He gives humanity the chance to attain eternal happiness in the Hereafter. Prophethood is an emphasis of Allah's justice to man. Allah holds man responsible for his deeds only after showing him true guidance and after warning him. The guidance and warnings conveyed by all prophets were the same because they came from the same source. Their mission was to serve Allah, to acquaint man with Allah and His Divine teachings, to establish truth and goodness, to help man to realize the true purpose of his existence and help him to conduct his life in such a way as to attain salvation. It is on this basis that the Muslims make no discrimination among the prophets and accept their teachings as reliable and true.

"For We assuredly sent amongst every people an apostle, (with the Command), "Serve God, and eschew Evil." Of the people were some whom God guided, and some on whom error became inevitably (established). So travel through the earth, and see what was the end of those who denied (the Truth)." [Quran 16:36 Translated meaning]

Religion has always been misused and abused. Many have used it as a means of exploitation and repression. Some people have used it as an excuse for their prejudice and intolerance. Some others have used it as a source of power and domination over the masses. There are many religions in the world, and each one claims to be the one and only true religion. But these claims contradict each other. Genuine religion must come from the One True God for the right guidance to humanity. Human nature and major human needs are basically the same at all times. So there can be only one true religion coming from the God Who created all men. This religion is Islam. Islam was not taught only by Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu AlaihiwaSallam). On the contrary, Islam was the religion preached by all the prophets before Muhammad (Sallallahu AlaihiwaSallam). So Islam has been, and will continue to be, the true universal religion of God, because God is One. Islam maintains that religion is not only a spiritual and intellectual necessity but also a social and universal need. It is meant not to bewilder man but to guide him. It is not to debase him but to elevate his moral nature. True religion purifies the soul from evil, clears the mind from doubts, and strengthens the character. It provides him with peace and security and makes his life meaningful. That is what a true religion can do for humanity.

"Who can be better in religion than one who submits his whole self to God, does good, and follows the way of Abraham, the true in Faith?" [Quran 4:125 Translated meaning]

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