Religious Studies A-Level
Risalah (Prophethood and Revelation)
What Risalah (Prophethood and Revelation) means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Risalah (Prophethood and Revelation)
The mechanism of divine guidance through a lineage of prophets (Anbiya) and messengers (Rusul). Focus is placed on the continuity of the message from Adam to Muhammad and the preservation of the Quran as the final, incorruptible word of Allah.
Topics that use Risalah (Prophethood and Revelation)
- Islam – Religious beliefs, values and teachings: The Six Beliefs and key moral principles (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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