The wisdom and benefits of the nomination of prophets
- Updated On Friday, 27 June 2014
- Written by Ayatullah Misbah Yazdi
- Editor Kawther Rahmani
- Supervisor Sayyed Roohullah Musavi
- Published on Thursday, 06 March 2014
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The prophets of God, in addition to the establishment of the true path of perfection for man (through Divine revelation) have greatly influenced man in the pursuit of perfection. The most important ways in which they have influenced man are mentioned below: 1. There are many subjects that can be understood by the intellect. However, obtaining an understanding of these subjects requires extensive experience along with the assembly of accumulated knowledge. Unfortunately, man is forgetful. The effects of false publicity, influences of matter and animalistic tendencies cause man to overlook (and even forget) the remarkableness of the intellect. This shortcoming has been brought to man's attention by the prophets (AS), who continually reminded man in order that he maynot forget. It is because of this that the prophets (AS) were named as reminders (mudhaker) and warners (natheer). Similarly, the Qur'an has been referred to as the remembrance (dhikr), and reminder (tathkirah).Imam Ali (AS) mentioned with regards to the wisdom of the nomination of a Prophet (AS) that: "God the Supreme has sent prophets continuously inorder that men remain faithful to their intrinsic nature, and are reminded of theforgotten bounties provided by God. This reminder is a propagation anddeclaration of the truth in order that the proof is completed upon them." 2. One of the most important and necessary elements of the development and perfection of man is the presence of a prototype (behavioral paradigm).This has already been proven in the field of psychology. The prophets of God (AS) are the best trained and most perfect among men. In addition to enlightening and educating people, they also train and purify the believers. We are aware that purification and education have concurrently been mentioned throughout the Noble Qur'an and that sometimes purification should be regarded prior to education. 3. Another great benefit that arose from the presence of prophets was that of political and sociological leadership. It is self-evident that an infallible leader is a great bounty from God for a society. Furthermore, this bounty will protect a society from sociological corruption and deterioration, enabling it to move forward towards the perfection recognized by the leader.