Khatamun Nabiyyin (the last of the Prophet's)

 

"Khatamun Nabiyyin" is an Arabic phrase that is commonly used to refer to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It means "the seal of the prophets" or "the last of the prophets," indicating that he was the final messenger sent by Allah to guide humanity.

Muslims believe that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the last prophet sent by Allah to guide humanity and complete His message to mankind. The Quran, which Muslims believe is the word of Allah, states that Muhammad is the seal of the prophets and that his message is the final and complete revelation from Allah.

According to Islamic tradition, there were roughly 314 Messengers and 124,000 Prophets. Among them, 314 Messengers obtained 314 sacred writings (books) from the same one God, and over the years, almost 124,000 prophets carried out their revelations.

Muslims are instructed to embrace the final message from Allah, one God, in terms of religion. For instance, up until the year 609 AD, Jesus served as both their Prophet and Messenger. (pbuh), nonetheless, it would be Muhammad after 610 AD. (pbuh).

The belief in the finality of prophethood is a fundamental belief in Islam, and it distinguishes Islam from other religions that believe in the possibility of new prophets or messengers.

According to the Quran:

The following verse from the Quran affirms the finality of Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) prophethood:

"Muhammad is not the father of [any] one of your men, but [he is] the Messenger of Allah and last of the prophets. And ever is Allah , of all things, Knowing." (Quran 33:40)

This verse makes it clear that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the last of the prophets and messengers sent by Allah, and that he was not just a human being but a divinely appointed messenger who received the final and complete revelation from Allah.

Here are a few more verses from the Quran that also affirm the finality of Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) prophethood:

"Say, [O Muhammad], 'If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.' Say, 'Obey Allah and the Messenger.' But if they turn away - then indeed, Allah does not like the disbelievers." (Quran 3:31-32)

This verse emphasizes the importance of following the example of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a way of showing love and obedience to Allah. By following the Prophet's teachings, Muslims can earn Allah's love and forgiveness.

"This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion." (Quran 5:3)

This verse declares that Islam is the final and complete religion revealed by Allah, and that He has perfected and completed it through the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This indicates that no further revelation or prophet is needed after him.

"And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds." (Quran 21:107)

This verse emphasizes the Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) role as a mercy to all of humanity and reinforces the idea that his message is meant for all time and all people, making him the last and final messenger of Allah. This verse dissociates the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) from tribal ties like Prophet Moses (pbuh) to Children of Israel (Israelites) and Prophet Jesus (pbuh) to Nazareth. There are other Quran verses too that explains how Prophet Muhammad was the messenger to Jinn's and to the entire Universe.

According to Hadith's:

Here is a Hadith that emphasizes the finality of Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) prophethood:

Narrated by Abu Huraira, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "My similitude in comparison with the other prophets before me is that of a man who has built a house nicely and beautifully, except for a place of one brick in a corner. The people go about it and wonder at its beauty, but say: 'Would that this brick be put in its place!' So I am that brick, and I am the last of the Prophets." (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 334)

This Hadith emphasizes the unique and final nature of Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) prophethood, and it likens him to a missing brick that completes a beautiful house. The Hadith also explicitly states that he is the last of the prophets, indicating that there will be no prophet after him.