We have made some of these apostles to excel the others...
We have made some of these apostles to excel the others among them are they to whom Allah spoke, and some of them He exalted by (many degrees of) rank; and We gave clear miracles to Isa son of Maryam, and strengthened him with the holy spirit. (Surah Baqarah 2:253) It means that amongst the Prophets some have superiority over others.
Some Prophets were superior from the fact that Allah had literally spoken to them like Prophet Moosa (a.s.) and (S) and for some Allah has increased their stages, and that is and Allah had given a clear miracle to Isa Ibne Maryam (a.s.) and bestowed him strength through the Ruhul Quds About all the Prophets He says: وَأَيَّدَهُمْ بِرُوحٍ مِنْهُ.
…whom He has strengthened with an inspiration (spirit) from Him… (Surah Mujadila 58:22) It means those who are His chosen ones or on whom He has sent blessings. The Imam said that He has given them respect due to this Ruh (spirit), and then He gave them superiority over others. Then he…
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