“Prophets,” Muslims and Latter-day Saints: Beliefs, Values, and Lifestyles (2021)
“Prophets,” Muslims and Latter-day Saints
Close-up view of golden door for the al-Nabawi Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia
Prophets
Muslims and Latter-day Saints believe in the vital role of prophets to provide guidance from God.
Muslims
Muslims believe that both the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Jesus Christ (AS) are direct descendants of Adam (AS) through Abraham (AS). Muhammad (SAW) was sent by God to reform the Abrahamic religions. The revelations given through the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) reestablished faith in one God and principles of righteous living. Muslims believe in Old and New Testament prophets, and it is a central belief of the faith that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is the final prophet.
Latter-day Saints
Latter-day Saints believe that God leads His children through prophets. God called prophets in ancient days, as recorded in the Holy Bible, but the gospel of Jesus Christ was lost centuries ago and had to be restored. For this reason, God called Joseph Smith as a prophet to restore Christ’s church and gospel. Latter-day Saints believe in continuing revelation from God through an unbroken chain of prophets from 1820 to the present day.