Interfaith Dialogue (Prophets) - Islam and Christianity

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Re: Interfaith Dialogue (Prophets) - Islam and Christianity

@The Old Man

Lot did no prophecy (as far as I know) and therefor normally would not be considered as a prophet. Why according to Islam should Lot be accepted as a prophet? What are the criteria for a person to be considered a prophet according to Islam?

The way it looks to me from literary point of view, word prophet is derived from prophecy or vice versa. That would make any man who can prophecy is a prophet. Foe example Nostradamus, do you consider him to be prophet?

@Iconoclast

The bible prophecies are meaningless unless u present something in todays context.

I believe that is the case in all the religions.

@USResident

A messenger is always a prophet however a prophet is not always a messenger.

Is it your understanding or the Islamic theological point of view?

@USResident

A messenger is sent to a disbelieving people whereas prophets are sent to those nations where a prophet has already conveyed the message of law of Allah SWT.

So what is right thing "Khatem e Risaalat" or "Khatem e Nabooat". I don't know if I get it right but the way you are saying: Is it still possible to have prophets if they bring the same last message?

I can understand why Khatem e Risaalat but don't understand what was the reason for Khatem e Nabooat. Surely we can use one in the current world situation.