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4) Belief in the Prophets and Messengers of God:
The fourth essential condition of faith (al - Iman) is to believe in the Prophets and Messenger of God The Most High.
The Prophets (p.b.u.) were individuals of exceptionally high character who were chosen by God the Most High, to receive and then to communicate His commands, ordinances, prohibitions, and good tiding to His servants.
The prophets (p.b.u.) were emissaries from God the Most Great, chosen to turn man away from errors like associating partners with God the Most High, or worshipping idols and to guide true believers to happiness both in this world and the Hereafter.
As the intelligence of man is insufficient by itself to find the right way to salvation, God the Most High, sent the prophets (p.b.u.) for the purpose of assisting His servants in their search.
The Prophets (p.b.u.) were supported by God Almighty with miracles in which many extraordinary phenomena, the like of which had never been witnessed or heard before and which had normally been deemed impossible, were easily performed through the divine grace and permission of God Almighty.
Muslims believe in the prophets and the messengers of God,the Most High.
The first man and the first prophet was Adam (p.b.u). Adam (p.b.u.) our first father and Eve (Hawa) our first mother were placed on earth from paradise, clean and pure.
In contrast with claims made by traditional evolutionary scientist, the origin of man may be traced to Adam (p.b.u.) This is being confirmed currently by the leading edge of scientific research thereby allowing for a reunification of religious and scientific teachings.
If one takes into consideration all places in the world for the whole of time, according to one narration  (riwayah) From Muhammad (p.b.u.h.), God Almighty appointed 124,000 Prophets (p.b.u.). However, only the names of 28 Prophets (p.b.u.) knowledge of who is compulsory upon all Muslims, have been mentioned in the Glorious Qur’an.
The prophets and messenger of God Almighty, starting with Adam, including Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them).
But God’s final message to man, a reconfirmation of the eternal message, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.).
Muslims believe that Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) is the last prophet and the Seal of the Prophets sent by God the Most Supreme. God has said: “Muhammad is not the father of any one of your men, but He is the Messenger of God and the last of the Prophets...”    (Qur’an, 33:40)

THE QUALITIES OF THE PROPHETS (p.b.u.t.)  

Muslims believe that all the prophets and messengers were created human beings who had none of the divine qualities of God.
There are five qualities possessed by the prophets (p.b.u.) that are necessary for us to know.
••• The Truthful One:The prophets (peace be upon them) were truthful. They never lied.
••• The Trustworthy One:The prophets (p.b.u.) were trustworthy. They could be relied on in all sircumstances.
••• The Communicatory: The prophets (p.b.u.) were unhesitatingly communicated to people God’s commands and prohibitions without leaving anything out.
••• The Intelligent one:The prophets (p.b.u.)  had the highest degree of intelligence.
••• The Innocent One: The prophets (p.b.u.) were innocent of any wrongdoing. They were far from committing any sins.

MUHAMMAD (P.B.U.H.)

Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) the Seal of the Prophets was gifted by God the Most High with five additional qualities:
••• He was superior to all other Prophets (p.b.u.)
••• He was appointed as the Messenger of the whole of humanity and jinn.
••• He was the Seal of the Prophets that is the last Prophet. No other Prophet shall come after Him.
••• He has been sent as a Mercy to all worlds.
••• The religious code and way of life (al- shariah) which he brought shall remain in effect until the day of Judgment.

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