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The history and importance of the Holy Quran
PART: A
Write about the relationship between God and two of the prophets you have studied in the
Qur’an (not including the Prophet Muhammad). 10
Marking Key
Paragrap1: Formal start (status of Prophets)
Paragraph 2: Relationship between Hazrat Ibrahim and Allah
Paragraph3: Allah’s constant support for him
Paragraph: 4 Relationship between Hazart Esa and Allah
Paragraph 5: Allah’s constant support for him
Paragraph 6: Closure
Answer
Muslims believe in prophets whom Allah, in His wisdom and mercy, sent to direct us to the right
path. “And We have not sent before you (any) but men to whom We gave inspiration”.
These prophets were men Allah inspired with guidance to convey to the message to their people
at different times.
Ibrahim (a.s) was sent about 2500 years before Mohammad (S.A.W). He was given a very high
place as prophet by Allah. From him, two major races emerged; Bani Israel and Bani Ismail. The
passage (Surah Anaam ; 6-75-79) shows that he was a strong believer in oneness of Allah and he
never committed Shirk. We also come to know that he used his common sense in order to
recognize Allah and ultimately he concluded that Allah is Al Mighty and All Powerful. We also
see the same signs around us but we do not think “So also did we show Abraham the power
and the laws of the heavens and the earth, so that he might have certainty”
We also learn that when Ibrahim (as) came to his final decision that everything in this universe is
controlled by Allah, he declared it clearly to his people that he was ready to worship anything but
one Allah. From the holy Quran, we learn that he had to go through punishment. He was thrown
into the fire which converted to a garden but he had to leave his country. For this sacrifice and
his other sacrifices, he has a very high place among prophets. Allah helps those who are the true
believers. “For me, I have set my face firmly and truly towards Him who created the
heavens and the earth, and never shall I give partners to Allah”.
The second important prophet is Essa (a.s) who came just before Mohammad (S.A.W). The
passage tells us that it is a dialogue between Allah and Essa (as) which will take place on the
Day of Judgment. Allah will ask him in front of everyone whether the miracles were given by
Allah or they took place because Essa (as) was the son of God? The answer will be simple. Essa
(as) will say that he is free from all shirk his followers’ committed. The passage tells us many
important facts.“Then will Allah say: ‘Jesus, son of Mary! Recount My favour to you and
to your mother”.
Allah helps those who follow his way. When Jews decided to kill Jesus, Allah saved him and
took him to heavens. We also learn that Allah gave his miracles to his prophets but stubborn and
obstinate did not believe or they rejected the prophets for their selfishness. Allah calls Jesus,
‘The son of Mary’ and not His son. It shows that Allah has no son and prophets were nothing but
human beings chosen by Allah for His mission. We also learn that Allah gave His prophets
books and scriptures in order to guide them and their nations. The prophets also went through
persecution and their nations made fun of their teachings. ‘When you showed them the clear
signs, and the unbelievers among them said: “This is nothing but evident magic”.
All the passages about the prophets show us a few common factors. One is that all prophets gave
the same message that is the message of Tauhid, the message of the Day of the Day of Judgment
and the message of their prophet hood .We also see that all prophets had to go through
difficulties and persecutions in the way of Allah. We also see that they did not ask anything for
their own but they were very sincere in their missions.
(b) Why do prophets go through difficulties in their lives? 4
God tests his prophets in different ways; that they go through hardships to deal with the
difficulties of their mission, especially as many will face opposition from their communities.
They also go through difficulties to strengthen their faith which will in turn help them to carry on
their mission. Overcoming adversity and strengthening your faith helps you get closer to God,
which is a lesson for all Muslims. Prophets go through adversities so their lives may inspire
people facing difficulties in their communities. They may understand hardship do come in the
course of life and the best way to undergo them is patience and endurance as all prophets were
perfect embodiment of strength and endurance.

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