Divine Books & Prophets
Introduction to the Prophets & Divine Books
Belief in the Prophets (Risalat) and the scriptures (Kutub) revealed to them forms two of the six fundamental Articles of Faith in Islam. Allah sent prophets to guide humanity, accompanying some of them with divine books as clear guidelines for spiritual and social life.
Classification: The Main Scriptures
Four major divine books are explicitly mentioned in the Holy Quran:
- Taurat (Torah): Revealed to Hazrat Musa (A.S) (Moses) for the guidance of the Children of Israel.
- Zabur (Psalms): Revealed to Hazrat Dawood (A.S) (David).
- Injeel (Gospel): Revealed to Hazrat Isa (A.S) (Jesus) to revive and rectify the practice of the Torah.
- Holy Quran: The final and complete revelation sent to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for all of mankind, preserved word-for-word eternally.
In addition to books, several prophets received Sahifas (Scrolls), such as the Sahifas of Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) and Hazrat Sheesh (A.S).
The Prophets & Titles Master Table
| Prophet (A.S) | Famous Title | Divine Scripture / Scroll | Key Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazrat Adam (A.S) | Abul Bashar | 10 Sahifas | The first human and the first Prophet |
| Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) | Khalilullah | 10 Sahifas | The Father of the Prophets (Abul Anbiya) |
| Hazrat Musa (A.S) | Kaleemullah | Taurat | Spoke directly with Allah on Mount Sinai |
| Hazrat Dawood (A.S) | Khalifa | Zabur | Blessed with a miraculous, beautiful voice |
| Hazrat Isa (A.S) | Roohullah | Injeel | Born miraculously without a father |
| Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) | Khatam-un-Nabiyyin | Holy Quran | The final Messenger sent to all of humanity |
Key Theological Facts
- Exactly 26 Prophets are mentioned by name in the Holy Quran.
- Ulul'Azm (Prophets of Determination): Five prophets are honored with this title due to their extraordinary patience: Hazrat Nuh (A.S), Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S), Hazrat Musa (A.S), Hazrat Isa (A.S), and Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).
- The Holy Quran is the only scripture that remains in its original revealed Arabic language, safeguarded by Allah from any human alteration (Surah Al-Hijr: 9).
Subject Card Prompts (Flashcards)
- Q: Which scripture was revealed to Hazrat Dawood (A.S)?
- A: The Zabur (Psalms).
- Q: Who is known as "Abul Bashar" (Father of Mankind)?
- A: Hazrat Adam (A.S).
- Q: How many prophets are mentioned by name in the Holy Quran?
- A: 26.
- Q: Who are the five "Ulul'Azm" Prophets?
- A: Hazrat Nuh (A.S), Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S), Hazrat Musa (A.S), Hazrat Isa (A.S), and Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).
Practice MCQ
"Which divine book was revealed to Hazrat Isa (A.S) (Jesus)?"
A) Taurat
B) Zabur
C) Injeel
D) Holy Quran
(Correct: C - Injeel)