The Position Of The Prophets In Islam

Abstract

The article highlights the theme of dogmatic theology, namely faith in the prophets. Faith in the prophets is one of the pillars of the "iman" a (faith) in Islam. Here, the lexical meanings of the terms “nabi” (prophet) and “rasul” (messenger) are analyzed. The differences between Nabi and Rasul, as well as information on their number, are highlighted. In addition, the article describes the goals and objectives of the prophets. In addition, information is given about the supernatural powers given to the prophets.