Is Mohammad (pbuh) the Last Messenger? I have written and spoken to Muslims in the past, and because I don't believe everything blindly, I have been accused of being arrogant. This does not include you, I'm just mentioning it to let you know I'm really interested in learning about Islam (from the heart). Maybe I did not express my question clearly OR maybe you misunderstood my question. As I wrote below: "I understands that Islam teaches that Muhammad is the LAST MESSENGER. I know that the Qur’an teaches that Muhammad is the last prophet. IS THERE A VERSE IN THE QURAN THAT STATES THAT MUHAMMED IS THE LAST MESSENGER? " Let me try to explain my understanding of it. A.Y.Ali's Translation and commentary: According to Surah 19:51 & 22:52 "...Apostle OR prophet..." & "...Apostle AND prophet..." the indication is that these are two different offices, also see the commentaries. So, while Muhammed is the last prophet according to the Qur’an, I have not seen a verse stating he is the last messenger. Michael Mohammad Reply To fully understand why the Qur’an has considered it sufficient to declare that Mohammad (pbuh) is the last Nabi (prophet) and has not felt the need to declare that Mohammad (pbuh) is also the last Rasu’l (messenger) of Allah, one must first understand the difference between the two offices of “ Nabi ” and “ Rasu’l ”. In one of previous responses to a question regarding the difference between the two offices of Nabi and Rasu’l , I had written: The Qur'an has used the words “ Nabi ” (literally meaning: “one who informs”) and Rasu’l ” (literally meaning: “one who delivers a message”) as terms as well as in their literal meanings. In their literal meaning, these words have also been used interchangeably. As terms of the Qur’an, the two words have been used in more qualified and distinct meanings. “ Nabi ”, as a term of the Qur’an refers to individuals selected by the Almighty for the specific purpose of delivering the message revealed to him from God and to remind people of the Day when they shall be presented before the Almighty and shall have to answer for their deeds. In other words, “ Nabi ” is an individual who guides his people to the path of the Creator’s liking in the light of the message revealed to him. On the other hand, “ Rasu’l ” (as a term of the Qur’an) is a special position, which was given only to a few of the “ Nabis ”. Every “Nabi” is not necessarily a “ Rasu’l ”. According to the details scattered in the Qur’an regarding the position of “ Rasu’l ”, God sends His “ Rasu’ls ” as symbols of His final Judgment. “ Rasu’l ”, in contrast to “ Nabi ” is not just a deliverer of God’s message. On the basis of the response that he receives from his addressees, he decides the fate of his nation. The Qur’an, regarding “ Rasu’ls ” says: “Those that oppose God and His Rasu’ls shall be brought low. God has decreed: I will surely triumph, Myself and My Rasu’ls . God is Most Powerful, Mighty.” ( Al-Mujadilah 58: 20, 21) It should be quite clear from this clarification, that though “ Nabi ” and “ Rasu’l ” are separate designations of the Qur’an and all Nabis are not Rasu’l , yet all “ Rasu’ls ” are “ Nabis ” too. Thus when the Qur’an said that Mohammad (pbuh) is “the seal of Nabis ”, it automatically implies that the Qur’an holds him as the seal of “ Rasu’ls ” too, because a person who is a “Rasu’l”, according to the Qur’an, has to be a “Nabi” first. I hope this helps. In case any aspect of my answer remains unclear, please feel free in writing back to me at your own convenience. May the Almighty guide us all to the path of His liking. Regards The Learner Home Page Use this "Home Page" link only if you have opened this page by following an external link