Examples of prophets
I can explain the importance of and the examples set by the prophets Adam, Ibrahim and Isa.
Examples of prophets
I can explain the importance of and the examples set by the prophets Adam, Ibrahim and Isa.
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Key learning points
- The Prophet Adam was the first human and prophet in Islam.
- He was given a role as successor or khalifah on earth.
- The Prophet Ibrahim refused to worship idols and rebuilt the Ka'aba with his son Ishma'il.
- The Prophet Isa was born to Maryam miraculously.
- There are some important differences in Muslim beliefs about Isa to Christian beliefs about Jesus.
Keywords
Adam - the first human and first prophet of Islam
Ibrahim - (Abraham) the father of Ishma'il and Isaac, who rebuilt the Ka’aba
Isa - (Jesus) the son of Maryam and an important prophet in Islam
Maryam - (Mary) the mother of Isa, a leader of women
Common misconception
Muslims believe that Muhammad was the first Muslim prophet.
Muslims believe that Adam was the first prophet and that other Abrahamic prophets were also given messages of revelation from Allah.
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