The Difference Between Prophets and Messengers
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The first question of Fatwa No. ( 14465 )
Q 1: What is the difference between prophets and messengers ?
A 1: A prophet is one to whom Allah revealed a law, but he was not commanded to convey it. A messenger is one to whom Allah revealed a law and sent him to the people to convey to them the laws and rulings revealed to him. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q 1: What is the difference between prophets and messengers ?
A 1: A prophet is one to whom Allah revealed a law, but he was not commanded to convey it. A messenger is one to whom Allah revealed a law and sent him to the people to convey to them the laws and rulings revealed to him. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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