Prophets

Prophets

1. Ibrahim/Abraham

   • "Man of Truth" -19:41
   • Ordered to sacrifice son- was willing. Allah demonstrated mercy by allowing him to sacrifice a ram instead.
   • Considered to be Father of Monotheism.

2. Dawud/David

   • Defeated Goliath the Giant and was rewarded by the King Talut. Talut grew jealous and when he died, David became King.
   • Wrote Book of Psalms

3. Adam

   • First prophet- was created by Allah
   • Committed sin by going to tree- a mistake

4. Isma'il/Ishmael

   • Firstborn of Abraham
   • Spring appeared under his foot when left without water.

5. Isa/Jesus

   • He will resurrect to bring all true Muslims together. Then he will destroy all other religions.
   • Didn't die- was brought into Allah's presence

6. Musa/Moses

   • Floated down the river by Mother- didn't die
   • Wrote ten commandments
   • Brought ten plagues to Egypt in order to release slaves, then parted red sea to allow them to escape