Abstract

<p>The law-giving prophets or the prophets of strong resolve are prophets that possessed independent divine books and religions. Noah, Abraham, and Moses are numbered among the prophets of strong resolve. Orientalists have studied issues related to these prophets. The present study evaluates the views of orientalists concerning prophets of strong resolve. This library study takes an analytic, critical, and descriptive approach to the topic. Though examination of the views of orientalists concerning prophets of strong resolve is the focus of this study, views of Muslim scholars are also considered to complement the study. As indicated by examination of their opinions on the matter, orientalists have performed extensive research in Islamic sources on prophets of strong resolve. However, they have utilised weak Islamic narratives and have thus erred in regard to these prophets.</p>

Highlights

  • The law-giving prophets or the prophets of strong resolve refer to prophets who possessed independent divine books and religions, persisted in the face of problems in propagation of divine precepts, and invited people from all over the world to their respective religions (Kulaynī, 1987, vol 1, pp. 175, 224; Majlisī, 1984, vol 11, p. 35; Nūrī, 1988, vol 10, p. 289)

  • Abraham, and Moses are numbered among the prophets of strong resolve

  • The present study evaluates the views of orientalists concerning prophets of strong resolve

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Introduction

The law-giving prophets or the prophets of strong resolve refer to prophets who possessed independent divine books and religions, persisted in the face of problems in propagation of divine precepts, and invited people from all over the world to their respective religions (Kulaynī, 1987, vol 1, pp. 175, 224; Majlisī, 1984, vol 11, p. 35; Nūrī, 1988, vol 10, p. 289). The law-giving prophets or the prophets of strong resolve refer to prophets who possessed independent divine books and religions, persisted in the face of problems in propagation of divine precepts, and invited people from all over the world to their respective religions When a prophet is called law-giving, it shows that he had a separate system of religions teachings or sharia. In other words, such a prophet had a distinct religion, which had to be propagated by contemporary and future prophets until a prophet with a new religion appeared. Orientalists have been studying topics related to prophets of strong resolve, publishing the results of their research in the form of scientific articles, books, and encyclopaedias What views do orientalists have on issues related to Noah, Abraham, and Moses who are considered among the prophets of strong resolve?

Review of Chapter Noah
Illegitimacy of Prophet Noah’s Son
The Giant Og’s Escape from Punishment
Abraham as the Patriarch of the People of Israel
Prophets Bearing Scriptures
Who Was Abraham’s Attempted Sacrifice?
Derivation of the Quran from the Testaments
Moses’ Sandals
The Pages of Prophet Moses
Seeing God
Conclusion
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