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Islam, along with Judaism and Christianity, is known as an Abrahamic religion. These three religions originate from the Prophet Abraham, who is known as Ibrahim in Islam.

Ibrahim is believed to have been the first person to teach the idea that there is only one God.

The prophets before Muhammad

Islam, Judaism and Christianity share a focus on key figures, including many prophets. In the �ϳܰ�’a��, it says: Of some messengers we have already told you the story; of others we have not, and to Moses [Musa] God spoke direct (�ϳܰ�’a�� 4:164).

Some of the most important figures who appear in the scriptures of all three Abrahamic religions are Adam, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa and Muhammad.

Adam

• Adam was the first human being.
• Muslims believe he was created by Allah and given the role of khalifah.
• Muslims learn about their role on Earth from the example of Adam, who was forgiven for his sin.
• Some Muslims believe that Adam built the ����’b��, which they believe is the first ever place of worship.
• Muslims believe that Adam was given knowledge to pass on to the rest of the human race.

Ibrahim

• Ibrahim is regarded in Islam as the father of the Arab people.
• In Ibrahim’s time, people practised idolatry. Ibrahim refused to worship idols and would only worship one God, Allah.
• It is believed that Ibrahim rebuilt the ����’b�� following the great flood.
• His faith was tested by Allah, which teaches Muslims that they must be prepared to submit to Allah in the same way.
• Isma’il was one of Ibrahim’s sons. He is associated with Makkah and the construction of the ����’b��.

Musa

• Musa taught that there is one God at a time when Muslims were practising idolatry.
• Musa is thought to be the only prophet who Allah spoke to directly.
• Musa is known as Moses in Judaism and Christianity.

Isa

• Isa is an important prophet in Islam. He was born miraculously to the most admired woman in Islam, Maryam, who was a virgin.
• Isa is known as Jesus in Christianity. However, in contrast to Christians, Muslims do not believe that Isa was crucified and resurrected, or that he was the son of God.

Muhammad as the Seal of the Prophets

Muhammad was the final prophet in Islam and is known as the Seal of the Prophets. This means that Muslims regard Muhammad as Allah’s final messenger.

The �ϳܰ�’a�� is formed from the revelations that Muhammad received from God through the Angel Jibril. According to Islamic belief, no further prophets will come after Muhammad, as he communicated Allah’s final message to humankind.