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Islam: The Message of the Prophets of God - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief Islam: The Message of the Prophets of God 2023-03-22 457 Views Islam , The Prophets of Allah The concept of submission to Allah has thus been described as the core of the religion and the gist of faith. Here, Islam’ as a special title given to the eternal Divine Religion – the Message of (PBUH&HP) – and as a general title for the calls of all the prophets, will be discussed.

Since all the prophets called for monotheism and invited mankind to worship Allah alone and liberate themselves from servitude to others, Islam is thus a general title for their calls. In attempting to analyze this subject, one should refer to Qur’anic verses which deal with the concept of Islam’.

Among these numerous verses which discuss religion, servitude and submission to the Lord of the worlds, preached by the prophets and messengers from Noah (PBUH) to Muhammad (PBUH&HP), one should also note when how the term Islam’ has been used. In this way, the clear meaning of Islam’ and its relation with the calls of all the prophets become readily apparent. The Qur’an uses this word repeatedly and in diverse forms to define true faith and complete submission to Allah’s commands.

Islam has been used in the form of commands, benedictions and other expressions by the prophets and their faithful followers, announcing their submission or response to its call Allah the Exalted, proclaims through His servant Noah (PBUH). “But if you are averse I have asked of you no wage; my wage is only with Allah, and l am commanded to be of those who are Muslims (submit to Him)”.

(1) Also, Allah proclaims through Abraham (PBUH): “When his Lord said to him; be a Muslim, he said: I submit to the Lord of the worlds. Moreover, the same did Abraham enjoin upon his sons, and (so did) Jacob, (saying): 0 my sons! Surely Allah has chosen for you this (true) faith, therefore die not unless you are Muslims (2) “… the faith of your father Abraham (is yours). He named you Muslims before (in previous scriptures) (3) Allah also relates, Joseph’s prayer: “My Lord!

You have given me (something) of the kingdom and taught me (something) of the interpretation of events: Originator, the heavens and the earth! You are my Guardian in this world and the hereafter; make me die a Muslim and join me with the righteous (4) Allah the Exalted, relates Moses’ proclamation in the Quran: “And Moses said: 0 my people!