Being a prophet does not put one in a position of leadership, but God may choose a prophet to be also a leader as in the case of Moses and Samuel, and God only chooses men to be leaders.
"Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 1Timothy 2:11-13
From the Greek word prophetes
It is prophetes (pronounced prophaytays). The English word comes from the Greek, hence the similarity.
In English there are no masculine or feminine forms. English uses gender specific nouns for male or female. The noun 'prophet' is a common gender noun, a word for a male or a female.Some believe that prophetess is a feminine word for prophet but this is incorrect. When you look up the Greek word for prophet it is 'prophetes' and the Hebrew word is 'nabiy', which means Prophet or one who speaks forth or openly. The Greek word for prophetess is 'prophetis' and the Hebrew word is 'nebiyah', which means a companion and/or follower of a prophet. No gender is listed... either you are a companion and/or a follower of a Prophet.
A prophetess is the same as a prophet. They are persons who know by personal revelation from the Holy Ghost know that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God. A person who has received such knowledge may be classed as a prophet, for they are in a position to receive more revelations. Some believe that prophetess is a feminine word for prophet but this is incorrect. When you look up the Greek word for prophet it is 'prophetes' and the Hebrew word is 'nabiy', which means Prophet or one who speaks forth or openly. The Greek word for prophetess is 'prophetis' and the Hebrew word is 'nebiyah', which means a companion and/or follower of a prophet. No gender is listed... either you are a companion and/or a follower of a Prophet.
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Quran is God revelation and His words to prophet Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel. Hadith is prophet Muhammad saying.
People were looking for gold instead of raising food.
People view the true prophets of God as important because Abraham led a path to Judaism and Christianity. Some of the prophets foretold of things to come.
A contemporary Prophet is someone that is living on the earth and that tries to make a difference in the world by raising awareness or money for an organisation, someone that goes out of their way to do something that isn't needed for them to live their life.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is considered a role model for us because of his exemplary character, moral values, and teachings. He demonstrated compassion, honesty, generosity, forgiveness, and patience in all aspects of his life, providing a practical example for his followers to emulate. His teachings on faith, piety, and good conduct serve as a guide for Muslims to navigate the challenges of life while striving to embody his noble qualities.
The biggest difference in beliefs alone is that Christians believe that Jesus is Christ while Muslims believe that Jesus was a great prophet although the greatest prophet in Islam is Muhammad.
Christians believe Jesus is part of the Holy Trinity. Muslims believe Jesus was a prophet.