Instructions:
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Watch the video carefully and take clear, organized notes while watching.
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Review the concepts covered in the video and then attempt all the given exercises independently.
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If you feel stuck on any question, go back to your notes and re-watch the relevant part of the video before moving on.
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Do not skip difficult questions—use your notes to understand the method or concept step by step.
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Write down any questions or confusions in your notebook so you can ask the lecturer during the next class.
Assalamu Alaikum everyone. Today we’re going to learn about God’s Messengers, the prophets that Allah sent to guide humanity. This belief is one of the most important parts of Islam because it shows us how Allah has always cared for His creation by sending guidance through special people chosen to deliver His message. Messengers were not ordinary people, and they were not divine either. They were human beings like us, but they were free from major sins and acted as a bridge between Allah and mankind. You can think of them as guides, just like when you buy a complicated device you need an instruction manual to know how to use it—Allah sent messengers as guides so humanity could know how to live correctly.
The main role of the messengers was to deliver Allah’s message clearly and honestly. They called people to worship Allah alone, to avoid idol worship, and to live with justice, kindness, and obedience. But they didn’t just preach; they also lived by example. Prophet Ibrahim (AS) showed complete trust in Allah when he was tested. Prophet Musa (AS) stood bravely against the Pharaoh. And Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) showed mercy, patience, and justice in all areas of life. By looking at their lives, we see what it truly means to follow Allah’s commands.
Now, Islam makes a small but important distinction between prophets and messengers. A prophet (Nabi) receives revelation but may not bring a new law—he simply continues the guidance of a previous messenger. A messenger (Rasul), on the other hand, is given a specific mission, and sometimes a new law or scripture that people must follow. For example, Prophet Musa (AS) was a messenger because he was given the Torah, while other prophets after him continued his message.
The Qur’an mentions 25 prophets by name. Some of them are familiar to us: Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Dawud, Isa, and of course Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Out of these, five were given special honor as Ulul Azm, the prophets of firm resolve, because of the great challenges they faced. They were Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, and Muhammad (PBUH). But even though they lived in different times and among different people, their message was always the same—worship Allah alone and obey His commands.
This is what we call the universal message of the prophets. They were sent to different nations but carried the same teachings: to believe in one God, to reject shirk, to live with justice and compassion, and to warn people about the consequences of disobedience. For example, Prophet Nuh (AS) warned his people about idol worship, and Prophet Musa (AS) warned Pharaoh against arrogance and oppression. These stories remind us that prophets were both guides and warners.
The final messenger was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Qur’an calls him the Seal of the Prophets, meaning no prophet will come after him. His mission completed and perfected all previous ones. Unlike earlier messages, which were sometimes lost or changed, his message has been preserved in the Qur’an and Sunnah, unchanged and available to all people until the end of time. His life is the perfect model of how to live according to Allah’s guidance, and following his Sunnah is part of our faith.
Messengers also had certain qualities that set them apart. They were always truthful, never lying or deceiving. They were trustworthy, so people could rely on them completely. They had intelligence and wisdom to explain Allah’s message clearly. They were protected by Allah from major sins, and they delivered the message fully without hiding or altering it. These qualities gave people confidence that the messengers were genuine and chosen by Allah.
So why is belief in messengers so important for us today? Because it reminds us that Allah never abandoned humanity—He always sent guidance. It also gives us role models whose lives provide timeless lessons. Prophet Ayyub (AS) teaches us patience in hardship. Prophet Yusuf (AS) teaches forgiveness and moral strength. Prophet Musa (AS) inspires us to stand up against injustice. And Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) shows us mercy, justice, and compassion in daily life. Their examples are not just history—they guide us in how we should live today.
In conclusion, the belief in God’s messengers is central to our faith. They were chosen individuals who lived pure, truthful lives and conveyed Allah’s commands without distortion. Their message was always consistent: worship one God and live righteously. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as the final messenger, brought the complete and preserved guidance for all humanity. By learning from the messengers, we strengthen our faith, gain moral lessons, and find inspiration to live with patience, justice, and obedience to Allah.
