A prophet (nabi)...

A prophet (nabi), who is sent by God, has the function of prophecy (nubuwwat), of bringing a Divine Law or Shari'ah. A prophet, who is the perfect manifestation of God, has the esoteric power of initiating men into the divine Mysteries (walayat). [8] After him there are seven of his testament (wasi) who possess the power of executors of his testament (wasayat) and the power of…