The Prophets of Islam

1. Who is the first prophet in Islam?



2. Complete the table below. For each prophet you explain why you think they are important to
Muslims.

Ibrahim Musa

Isa Muhammad

3. ‘Muhammad is the most important prophet in Islam.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer.






The Prophets of Islam Answers
1. Who is the first prophet in Islam?
Adam is the first prophet in Islam.

2. Complete the table below. For each prophet you must say:

a) Why they are important in Islam.

b) How they might inspire a Muslim to live their life.

Ibrahim Musa
Important as he built Ka’ba and was dedicated to Important as he suggested the idea of 5 daily
God. Also inspired parts of Hajj and the festival of prayers. He is the only Prophet who spoke to
Eid-ul-Adha. God and is mentioned most in the Qur’an. He
May inspire Muslims to be devoted to God and put performed miracles.
trust in him. May inspire Muslims to be brave as he stood up
to Pharaoh.

Isa Muhammad
Important as he performed miracles and will Important as he received the final revelation.
return at the end of the world. He was also responsible for spreading this and
May inspire Muslims to be mindful of the end of founding Islam as we know it today. He was also
the world and Judgement Day. known for being trustworthy.
May inspire Muslims to not give up in the face of
adversity and to be trustworthy.

3. ‘Muhammad is the most important prophet in Islam.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer.
This is an opinion question. The standard Muslim opinion is that all prophets are equally
important. However, it could be argued that Muslims know more about Muhammad as the
revelations of the others have been lost or corrupted, so his work is most important in their
day-to-day lives.