People are always interested in the spiritual side of life.Since ancient times, we realized that it can not be all so pointless.Here it is in search of the essence of humanity has come in part on religion, philosophy and atheism.If the latter category are aimed at better understanding of the role of man, the first - the relationship with the supreme principle.
How to understand God, if no one has seen?For this there are the prophets.It diviners or intermediaries, can hear and transmit the will of the Lord to ordinary people.
prophets in different religions
soothsayer, the interpreter, "the speaker forward."These synonyms show how people understand the term "prophet."This definition of the word but not its deeper meaning.
Such people are known in all religions of the Middle East.In some faiths there was only one such person (Zoroastrianism - Zatarushtra), in other - a lot.But most accurately defines the task of the Prophet of Islam.
The Quran says that people are sent to earth to return humanity to monotheism.
Next we will talk about traditional religions and the role assigned to them the concept of "prophet."The analysis of their activity will be carried out gradually.
Eliyyahu (Elijah)
One of the most famous prophets of Israel who lived in the ninth century BC.He was born and raised in the town Fisvy.In Hebrew the name means "my God."In the Russian-speaking tradition, this name is read "Elijah" (Elijah).
as a champion of the true faith, Eliyyahu confronted King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, who decided to return to Israel, the cult of Baal and Astarte.
in the fight against the rulers, he showed several miracles.For example, I stopped for a while rain, and after he has gone the way of showers.He induces hunger and get down fire from heaven to earth.It is also believed that he fed the birds and the angels.For his services, Elijah was taken to heaven alive.It was an example of virtue and faith to protect illustrates what a "prophet."
His honor not only in Christianity.In Judaism, believe that he has anointed Messiah, Islam Elijah know how to Ilyas.
Even in Orthodoxy, he is famous for his fiery chariot, the only attribute that is repeated in all religions.
Joshua
If you carefully examine sources about the term "prophet", the analysis will give unexpected results.Such people were not always peaceful, and often, according to the Bible, a very warlike.
Jesus, son Nava, originally called Hosea, his name was Moses.They both came out of slavery in Egypt, and he soon commanded a detachment of Jews.Subsequently
Nun is a direct successor of Moses and the Israelites led by expansion in the Holy Land.
First of all, with the help of the angels, it compares with the land of Jericho.This city is famous for its impregnable walls, but due to certain rituals they have turned to dust.
During conquests, he destroys the root populations captured cities.
He has subjected the people of Israel all the land of Gaza and called to Gibeon to worship only Jehovah, and not to different gods in Egypt.
So we figured out a little bit with the concept of a prophet - who it is, what did you do these figures, according to the Christian and Jewish traditions.Now let's see what people think about this Muslims.
Types prophets in Islam
This religion in the texts of the sacred books and commentaries on them pays special attention to the prophets.I mention twenty-eight of them.According to the Quran, this category of people highlights the presence of the five qualities simultaneously.
Firstly, they are always honest, even if something threatens their lives.
next feature - the loyalty and commitment to the concept of honor.That is, they do not disappoint his followers.
prophet - a man who is wiser and cunning and others superior to them in every way.
fourth principle.They convey the word of God, in spite of difficulties, such as lack of confidence, aggression and other.Last
quality.These messengers are always blameless in actions and in thoughts.
So we figured, what the prophet of Islam.Let's now look at which categories they are divided Muslim theologians.
Firstly, it's "nabi", in fact a direct translation of the word "prophet" in Arabic.These people meet five qualities above, but do not get the message from Allah to all.Only the leadership in terms of personal actions.They convey to the people in the next generation that received the "Rasul".
«Rasul illallah" - "the messenger of Allah."This category is honored more than the previous one, because they are sent through the land covenants and laws.The Koran mentions fourteen such persons.
last category - "persistent spirit."This includes both representatives of "Nabis" and "Rasul", which, when life was very difficult test of faith.
Idris
According to the researchers of the Holy Scriptures, it is identified with the biblical prophet Enoch.It is the descendant of the third son of Adam and Eve, Seth.According to the Quran, he lived for about 350 years, according to the Bible - 365.
believed that Idris gave people the knowledge about the alphabet, astronomy, taught to make clothes.In addition, for services he was taken up to heaven alive.
The hadith says that during his Miraj Muhammad met him on the fourth heaven.It is said that he, along with Eliyyahu appear before the Second Coming.
Nuh
Probably the most famous prophet - a Noah or Noah in the Arab tradition.His name is familiar to even the most notorious atheist.Still, according to the Holy Scriptures, that he built an ark and saved representatives of humanity, as well as a pair of each animal species.That is, it turns out, we owe our existence to him.Let's see what is said about it in Islam.
Muslims believe November is a messenger, to receive instructions directly from God and passed them on to people.According to the Quran, Nuh fifty years it is sent to the "wrong" to send them to the right path.But all his attempts were unsuccessful.Even his son turned away and joined the pagans.
Then the Prophet asked Allah to send down misfortune offenders in response over the fields infidels rain stops.But it did not help.Then Noah begs the destruction of all infidels.To him an angel comes with the message that his request heard.It is necessary to plant a date palm seeds and begin to build the ark.When these trees bear fruit, it will be a great flood.Saved only those who are on the ship.
After the disaster survived about 80 people and many different birds and animals.Often Nuh called "second Adam."It is believed that the modern race descended from his sons.
Ibrahim
the Middle East, the most revered prophet - is Abraham, or Ibrahim.It is called the ancestor of the Jews and the Arabs.From his son Ishmael came the Arabs, but from Isaac - Israel.
Ibrahim Rasul recognized and the first person who started to preach monotheism.The ayah of the Quran it is said that he was disappointed in the representatives of the people, worshiping idols and began to encourage them to change their faith.For damage Abraham wanted to burn the church, but the angels carried him to a relative of loot to Palestine.
There Ibrahim builds the Kaaba, on the barren wife, because of the prayers, he has a son.It takes an act of faith when God asked to sacrifice their child.
In principle, Muslims believe that the prophet Hanif.This word indicates that he had been a good and faithful, but not preach Islam as the religion did not yet exist.
Yusuf
According to the scriptures, this man had a very beautiful appearance and the gift to interpret dreams.Over the merits of his older brothers hated and thrown into the well to the caravan found him, and sold into slavery.
same Father, Yakubu, said that the youngest son tore a wolf.But the Prophet Yusuf was able to not only survive, but succeed much.First, he became the darling of all the Egyptian capital, but because of the refusal to share a bed with the wife of Pharaoh was in prison.To release it from there only after he correctly interpreted the Pharaoh's dream and save the Egyptian people from starvation.
Subsequently Prophet Yusuf became a state official custodian of food and takes to his relatives from starvation in Palestine.
Mohammed
Without a doubt, the Prophet Muhammad - the most revered historical figure in the Arab world.He is considered a messenger, and after mentioning his name devout Muslims always add "peace and blessings of Allah."According to research data, this man lived only sixty-one, but the legacy that has remained through the centuries, still plays an important role.
Sharia (religious, moral and ethical standards) that the Prophet Muhammad had brought the people in Islam is considered to be the only right one.Arab scientists say that every messenger of God came to earth with the way the rules for his age, and so Mohammed was the last in a series of prophets.The next event will mark the beginning of Yom Kippur.
Thus, in this article we'll find out who are the prophets, and met with some of them.
Good luck to you, dear readers!
