Belief in the Prophets

How many prophets did God send to the world of humankind? This is something we do not know however some Islamic scholars have suggested that it could be in the thousands. 

We can only be sure of what is mentioned in the Quran and the authentic Propethic narrations, and in the Quran it is mentioned that God sent Prophets and Messengers to every nation on earth and that they all spread the same message – to worship One God, alone, without partners, sons, or daughters. 

All the prophets and messengers came for the same purpose, to lead mankind to God.

“By God, We indeed sent (Messengers) to the nations before you…” (Quran 16:63)

“Verily, We sent (Messengers) to many nations before you (O Muhammad)…” (Quran 6:43)