A Simple Introduction to Islam

situations. In this sense, all the prophets are equal; every prophet is a source of guidance. Finally, God chose the Prophet Muhammad as His Messenger. He was born at a time when world history had begun to be put on record. Subsequently, with the invention of the printing press, he became widely acknowledged as a historically established figure, and the Book divinely revealed to him, was preserved for all eternity. Ultimately, there was no possibility that any changes could be made in this divine book he had brought to the world. The Prophet Muhammad was the final messenger to humanity. No prophet will come after him. PROPHET MUHAMMAD Prophet Muhammad was the final Prophet for all mankind. Through him Islam’s original sources were preserved: God’s Book, the Quran was revealed and preserved, and his traditions, Hadith and Sunnah were recorded. Mohammad bin Abdullah bin Abdul Muttalib was chosen as the last prophet by Almighty God in 610 AD in Mecca. In the Prophet Mohammad (May