The fourth article of faith is belief in the prophets and messengers of Allah. Out of His mercy, Allah chose special people to guide humankind, from the first, Ādam (as), to the last, Muhammad ﷺ. Muslims believe in all of them and love them.
Many prophets, one message
Allah sent many prophets to different peoples and times. Although they lived in different places, they all called people to the same core message:
- Worship Allah alone, with no partner.
- Do good, be truthful, and treat others well.
- Prepare for the meeting with Allah.
Prophets we know by name
The Qur'an names many prophets, and we honour them all, for example Ādam, Nūḥ, Ibrāhīm, Mūsā, and ʿĪsā (as). We speak of them and their followers with respect, because they were chosen and truthful servants of Allah.
Muhammad ﷺ, the final prophet
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the last of the prophets, called Khātam an-Nabiyyīn, the Seal of the Prophets (see Sūrah al-Aḥzāb, 33:40). No prophet will come after him. His message is complete and is for all people until the Last Day.
- He was known for truthfulness and trustworthiness.
- He brought the Qur'an and taught it by his example (Sunnah).
- He is a mercy to all the worlds.
Following the prophets
We show belief in the prophets by loving them, learning their stories, and following their good example, especially the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Put these prophets named in this chapter in chronological order, earliest first:
- Ādam (as)
- Nūḥ (as)
- Ibrāhīm (as)
- Mūsā (as)
- ʿĪsā (as)
- Muhammad ﷺ