| What is Prophethood? | Prophethood is when someone is made a prophet which is a gift given by God to help mankind understand his message |
| Why is Prophethood important to Muslims? | Prophethood is important to Muslims because it allows for God to communicate with mankind. This communication is important because it allows Muslims to know how God wants them to live and decreases the likelihood of poeple misinterpretating God’s message |
| What are two beliefs about prophets? | Two beliefs about prophets are they are messengers of God, and prophets are role models for mankind |
| Who is the prophet, Adam? | The prophet Adam was the first man on earth and the first prophet of Islam who Allah created from dust on the ground, “He created you from dust…you became human and scattered far and wide”, who Muslims believe is the father of the human race |
| Why should did God demand angles to bow down to Adam? | Adam had the ability to reveal the names of objects angles did not know so God demanded his angels bow down to Adam to show respect and admiration for his knowledge |
| What shows the importance of showing respect for Adam? | The importance of angles showing respect to Adam is shown when Iblis refused to bow down to Adam and was resultantly thrown out of paradise with a vow to tempt humans to sin against God |
| Who is Hawa? | Hawa is the being God created to prevent Adam from being lonely, who lived with Adam in the Garden of Bliss. |
| Why do Muslims believe Allah placed Adam in the Garden of Eden? | Muslims believe Allah placed Adam in the Garden of Eden to prove mankind needs his guidance. Even though Allah made Adam a Kalifa, when he gave into Iblis’ temptation, God “turned towards him”, because he is not only merciful and forgiving, but he also revealed the need for his continual guidance by using the Garden as a ‘training ground’, “Then he has left him to make his own choice.” |
