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Monday, September 11, 2023
Difference between a NABI and RASUL?
The terms Nabi and Rasul are both used in Islam to refer to a prophet. However, there is a subtle difference between the two terms.
Nabi means "prophet" in Arabic. It refers to a person who has been chosen by Allah to receive revelation and guidance for the people. Nabis are not required to have a scripture or law, but they are expected to live a righteous life and teach others about Allah's message.
Rasul means "messenger" in Arabic. It refers to a prophet who has been given a scripture or law to deliver to the people. Rasuls are higher in rank than Nabis because they have been given a special responsibility to guide the people.
In Islam, there are 124,000 Nabis, but only 25 Rasuls. The most important Rasul is Muhammad, who is considered the last and final prophet.
Here is a table summarizing the differences between Nabi and Rasul:
Characteristic Nabi Rasul
Meaning Prophet Messenger
Requirements Revelation and guidance for the people Scripture or law to deliver to the people
Rank Lower Higher
Number 124,000 25
Most important Muhammad Muhammad
I hope this helps!
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