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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Prophethood and the Prophet of Islam Aims of the Prophets Prophets in the capacity of their appointment by Almighty Allah followed some aims, which are mentioned in verses of the Holy Quran and traditions, but all of them could be summed up in two general points: First aim: Calling the attention of the people to the value and significance of their spiritual life and their guidance to matters, which results in the perfection of self and proximity to God; and guarantees the success of the hereafter.

Similarly they explain and warn about the causes and reasons for decline of the self and misfortune in the world of the hereafter.

In this regard, pay attention to some important points as follows: Recognition and faith in the One and only God, proofs of the qualities of perfection for that Holy being and purifying Him from the defective traits was the basis of the call of the prophets and the first of their proposals and most of the verses of the Holy Quran are also in connection with this subject: Calling the attention of the people to faith in resurrection and life after death and belief in Paradise and bounties of the hereafter; as well as Hell and its chastisements was a part of their message.

Prophets in proving the world of the hereafter emphasize on its rewards and punishments and a large number of verses of Quran are also about this. Testifying the past prophets and calling the people to accept the new laws and Shariah and to follow his own prophethood. These three acts were the basis of the call of the prophets. The Holy Prophet (S) in his call to his relatives said: “Praise is only for Almighty Allah. I praise Him and ask help from Him and I have faith and reliance on Him.

And I witness that there is no god except Him and that He has no associate. Then he said: The leader does not lie to his followers. By Allah, except whom there is no god, I am the messenger sent especially to you and generally to all the people. I swear by Allah, just as you sleep you would die and you will rise up just as you wake up.

You will have to account for your deeds as a result of which you will either get everlasting Paradise or everlasting Hell.”[^1] To motivate people to assume good manners and ethics and to warn them from improper acts. By explaining the worldly and other worldly effects of good ethics, prophets invited the people to good behavior and by explaining to them bad consequences of evil behavior they warned them.