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What is the literal meaning of Nabi?
How do scholars define the difference between a Nabi and a Rasool?
What does Rasool mean?
According to some scholars, what distinguishes a Rasool from a Nabi?
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What is the role of a Nabi?
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Study Notes
Prophet Hood
- The literal meaning of Nabi is "prophet" or "one who has been entrusted with a divine message".
- Scholars define the difference between a Nabi and a Rasool as: a Nabi receives revelation from Allah but does not necessarily convey it to others, whereas a Rasool is a messenger who receives revelation and conveys it to others.
Rasool
- Rasool means "messenger" or "one who is sent with a divine message".
- According to some scholars, what distinguishes a Rasool from a Nabi is that a Rasool is given a new Shariah (law) or a new code of life, whereas a Nabi continues the Shariah of the previous prophet.
Role of a Nabi
- The role of a Nabi is to receive revelation from Allah and guide humanity towards the right path.
- A Nabi serves as a moral guide, warning people of the consequences of disobedience and encouraging them to follow the will of Allah.
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Test your knowledge of the faith in holy prophets with this quiz on the roles and distinctions between Nabi (prophet) and Rasool (messenger). Explore the meanings and significance of these titles in conveying divine messages, and deepen your understanding of their roles in Islamic faith.
