alRasul

alRasul is an Arabic term meaning "the messenger." It is most famously associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad, often referred to as Rasul Allah, meaning "the Messenger of God." In Islam, the term "Rasul" is used to denote prophets who have been sent by God with a specific divine message and often a new scripture, distinct from a "Nabi" (prophet) who may be a messenger of a previous divine law.

The concept of messengers is central to the Abrahamic religions, and Islam recognizes many prophets, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, as messengers of God before Muhammad. Muhammad is considered the final messenger in Islam, bringing the Quran, which Muslims believe to be the literal word of God. The role of a Rasul is to convey God's guidance to humanity, to warn them of divine retribution, and to call them to worship God alone. The Quran frequently addresses Muhammad as "O Messenger" (Ya ayyuha al-Rasul). The mission of a Rasul is seen as a divine responsibility, and their lives are considered exemplary for believers.