For Muslims, it is very important know about the prophets and their virtuous characteristics as it is essential to know about the most effective being and the Attributes of Allah, Most Exalted. It's also essential to have a sound information about prophethood so that one may avoid wrong notions and deceptive beliefs and avoid uttering anything that could amount to degradation of the Prophets.
The Prominent Prophets of Almighty Allah
Allah, the Most High, sent down many Prophets for all the guidance of mankind from the period of Prophet Adam to Prophet Muhammad. While some of them have-been mentioned particularly in the Holy Quran, many others have not figured in it. The prophets who have been given dominance in the Holy Quran are: Prophet Adam, Prophet Idris (Enoch), Prophet Nuh (Noah) Prophet Hud, Prophet Salih, Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), Prophet Ismail (Ishmael), Prophet Ishaaq (Isaac), Prophet Lut (Lot), Prophet Ya'qoob (jacob), Prophet Yusuf (joseph), Prophet Shu'aib, Prophet Ayyub (job), Prophet Musa (Moses), Prophet Harun (Aaron), Prophet Dhul Kifl (Ezekiel), Prophet Dawood (David), Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon), Prophet Zakariya (Zecharia), Prophet Yahya (John), Prophet Isa (Jesus Christ) and the leader of all Prophets Sayydiuna Muhammad.
How many Prophet
It is not advisable to put an exact figure on the number of prophets sent down by Allah, The Most Wise, for the guidance of mankind considering that the opinion on this point is different. The safest way is to trust and say that Allah sent more or less 124,000 Prophets.
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