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Muhammad: the Seal of the Prophets

I can explain the significance of Muhammad as the Seal of the Prophets in Islam.

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Muhammad: the Seal of the Prophets

I can explain the significance of Muhammad as the Seal of the Prophets in Islam.

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Key learning points

  1. The Prophet Muhammad does not appear in Jewish and Christian scriptures.
  2. Muhammad received the Qur'an, which Muslims believe is the perfect word of God.
  3. Muslims regard Muhammad as the final and most important prophet.
  4. Muslims may use different honorific titles for other prophets.

Keywords

  • Honorific - a title given to show respect

  • Revelation - a message or information passed on by a supernatural being

  • Risalah - the various ways Allah communicates with humans including prophethood

Common misconception

Pupils might think that Muhammad communicated directly with Allah.

Muslims believe that Muhammad was given the revelation of the Qur'an via an angel.


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5 Questions

Q1.
Which prophet links Judaism, Christianity and Islam?
Correct answer: Abraham / Ibrahim
Jesus / Isa
Moses / Musa
Q2.
Who was the first prophet in Islam?
Correct answer: Adam
Isa
Musa
Q3.
Which son was Abraham willing to sacrifice in the Jewish and Christian story?
Correct answer: Isaac
Ismail
Jesus
Q4.
Which prophet spoke directly to God?
David / Dawud
Jesus / Isa
Correct answer: Moses / Musa
Q5.
The story of which prophet demonstrates God’s mercy and forgiveness?
Correct answer: David / Dawud
Jesus / Isa
Moses / Musa

5 Questions

Q1.
Match the keywords to the correct definitions.
Correct Answer:honorific,a title given to show respect
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a title given to show respect

Correct Answer:revelation,a message or information passed on by a supernatural being
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a message or information passed on by a supernatural being

Correct Answer:risalah,the various ways Allah communicates with humans including prophethood
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the various ways Allah communicates with humans including prophethood

Q2.
Why did Khadijah marry Muhammad?
he was really wealthy
Correct answer: he was honest and had a good character
he was a prophet
Q3.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Muhammad received the Qur’an directly from Allah
Correct answer: Muhammad was given the revelation of the Qur'an via an angel
Muhammad wrote the Qur’an
Q4.
What word is missing from the following quote from the Qur’an? " in the name of your Lord who created (everything)".
Correct Answer: Read, read, Recite, recite
Q5.
What do Muslims say after saying Muhammad's name?
The Seal of the Prophets
The Final Prophet
Correct answer: Peace Be Upon Him

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