Prophethood

Prophethood

Prophethood is the word used to reference the institution by which "God" sends emissaries, or "Prophets", to guide mankind. Use of the word is almost always theological.

Usage in Islam

The view of "Prophethood" (Arabic: نبوة‎ Transliteration: Nubuwwah) in Islam is broadly seen as an institution by which God sends Prophets to guide mankind and the jinn to absolute peace and perfection, or "complete submission to God". The overall definition varies according to each denomination.

Denominational:

Shi`ah Islam:
* Prophethood (Twelver Shi`i Doctrine) - The doctrine of Prophethood according to Twelver Shi`ah Islam.
* Prophethood (Ismaili Shi`i Doctrine) - The doctrine of Prophethood according to Ismaili Shi`ah Islam.
* Prophethood (Zaydi Shi`i Doctrine) - The doctrine of Prophethood according to Zaydi Shi`ah Islam.

Sunni Islam: The doctrine of Prophethood according to Sunni Islam.

Ahmadi Islam: The doctrine of Prophethood according to Ahmadi Islam.

Usage in Christianity


=Usage in Judaism=


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  • prophethood — noun see prophet …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • prophethood — See prophet. * * * …   Universalium

  • prophethood — noun State or condition of being a prophet …   Wiktionary

  • prophethood — proph·et·hood …   English syllables

  • prophethood — ə̇tˌhu̇d noun : the position or career of a prophet …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Ahmadiyya — Ahmadi redirects here. For the surname, see Ahmadi (surname). For the city in Kuwait, see Al Ahmadi, Kuwait. For the ancient hilltop city in Iraq, see Amadiya. For the administrative subdivision of Iran, see Ahmadi District …   Wikipedia

  • Khatme Nabuwwat — ختم النبوه or finality of Prophet hood is an Islamic belief that Prophethood has come to an end after Muhammad. Muslims believe that the line of prophets sent by God ended with the advent of Muhammad, who they believe received the final… …   Wikipedia

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