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We have preferred some above others.
To some Allah spoke, and some He raised in rank" Chapter 2:253
It has been explained that this phrase refers to Prophet Muhammad (salla Allahu alihi
wa sallam) because he was sent for all mankind. Allah also made the spoils of war lawful
to him (which were unlawful to previous prophets) and gave to him superior miracles. No
other prophet was given a virtue or an honorable rank without Prophet Muhammad (salla
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Allahu alihi wa sallam) being given its equivalent or higher. It has also been said that a
glimpse of his excellence is that Allah addresses him in the Holy Koran using titles such
as O Prophet, O Messenger whereas He addresses the other noble prophets by name.
The Prophet’s Character, Nature and Physical Features
To some Allah spoke, and some He raised in rank" Chapter 2:253
It has been explained that this phrase refers to Prophet Muhammad (salla Allahu alihi
wa sallam) because he was sent for all mankind. Allah also made the spoils of war lawful
to him (which were unlawful to previous prophets) and gave to him superior miracles. No
other prophet was given a virtue or an honorable rank without Prophet Muhammad (salla
6
Allahu alihi wa sallam) being given its equivalent or higher. It has also been said that a
glimpse of his excellence is that Allah addresses him in the Holy Koran using titles such
as O Prophet, O Messenger whereas He addresses the other noble prophets by name.
The Prophet’s Character, Nature and Physical Features