Chapter-5
Life Sketch
Allah, the Merciful has created man on earth. Man is the
Ashraful Makhluqat or the best of all creations. Allah has
created man on earth as His representative with much affection.
He wants man to live on earth in the way of truth and beauty, to
live peacefully. But how would they live on earth in peace?
Which path would they tread on? What work would they do?
To inform man all about these Allah has sent on earth many
great men. They are the Prophet and Messengers of Allah. They
are our teachers. They taught us that Allah is One and second to
none. He has no partner. They taught men the rule off formal
performances (by which we can show and prove our obedience
to Him). They also taught the way of leading life on earth.
In the holy Quran, the names of 25 prophets have been
mentioned. We shall come know the life sketches of some of
them in this chapter.
Hazrat Adam (As)
Hazrat Adam (As) is the first man and first prophet on earth.
Allah said to the angels: "I want to create khaleefa
(representative) in the world. The angels said: "Oh Lord! Will
you create somebody on earth who would create chaos and shed
blood? Whereas it is we who are always glorifying your