Difference Between Nabi And Rasul Muslim scholars have tried...

Difference Between Nabi And Rasul Muslim scholars have tried to pin-point the difference between Nabi and Rasul. They have written many differences but none of them stands the test of critical analysis. According to the popular belief a 'Rasul' was that prophet who brought a new Shariah (Cods of law) while those prophets who did not bring any new Shariah (and followed the Shariah of a previous 'Rasul') were called 'Nabi'.

Thus the grade of a 'Rasul' is higher than that of a 'Nabi.' Prophethood: Its Reasons And Benefits In previous Units the reasons and benefits of the institution of Prophethood have already been described. There are two reasons and two benefits. The reasons: 1st Reason.

If Allah were to reward or punish human beings on the Day of Judgement without sending any prophet to them, those who would have been sent to hell would have a right to protest as to why they were being sent to hall without any sin or mistake on their part and without any test being held to test their spiritual perfection. It was to cut this argument that Allah sent Shariah and sent prophets to bring that message of Allah to mankind.

2nd Reason: Also it has been mentioned that Nubuwwat is a Lutf (grace) and as such, it was incumbent upon Allah to send prophets to lead the people to the right path. The benefits: Firstly, to bring the laws of Allah to mankind to ensure impartial justice, safety and progress of society. Secondly, to make people perfect human beings spiritually and bring them nearer to Allah. Qualifications Necessary for a Nabi A Nabi or Rasul must have certain qualifications.

The first condition , according to Shia belief, is that he must be the most perfect person in his time in all the virtues like knowledge, bravery, generosity, morals and manners, love and fear of God, piety and worship of God, and other good qualities which are admired and desired in a good man. He must be the supreme most in all such virtues in his time. The second condition : He must be free from such stigma which causes disgrace and disrepute.

Thus, a Nabi or Rasul cannot be an illegitimate child, he should not choose such profession or work which is looked down upon in his society. Also it follows that he should not suffer from such an ailment which causes repulsion in the people, like leprosy. Third condition, which is the most important of all, is that a Nabi or Rasul should be Masum, i.e., free from every sin, mistake and evil.