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Prophets and messengers in Islam

In Islam, a prophet is someone who receives messages from Allah (God) and shares them with people. And a messenger is a prophet who is specifically chosen by Allah to convey a new message or revelation to humanity.

Imagine you have a friend who tells you something important that they want you to share with your other friends. That friend is like a prophet, and you are the messenger. You receive a message from your friend, and it's your job to tell others about that message. Sometimes, your friend may even give you a new message to share with others, and in that case, you become a messenger.

Prophets and messengers play an important role in Islam because they communicate Allah's guidance and teachings. They help people understand what Allah wants them to do and how to live their lives in the best way possible. Some well-known prophets and messengers in Islam include Prophet Adam, Prophet Noah, Prophet Abraham, Prophet Moses, Prophet Jesus, and Prophet Muhammad.

All prophets and messengers in Islam have a special status because they were chosen by Allah to deliver His message. Muslims believe that they should respect and follow the teachings of all the prophets and messengers. By doing so, they can live a life that is pleasing to Allah and fulfill their purpose on Earth, which is to worship Allah and live a righteous life.