Functions of a Prophet or Messenger

1. Speaks to God (2:253)
2. To evidence the truth (2:253); Provides evidence of truth (7:73, 78)
3. Receives inspiration (2:253)
4. Pledge themselves to God (21:85)
5. To be patient in adversity (21:85)
6. To be righteous (21:85; 6:85)
7. To be guided and corrected by God (21:87)
8. To ask God for deliverance from calamity (21:88)
9. To be doers of good (6:84)
10. To father and train the next prophet or messenger (6:84)
11. To be favoured by God above others (6:86)
12. God guides them, and their ancestors as well as their descendants (6:87)
13. Calls to the worship of the One God (7:73, 78)
14. To be conscious of God (26:124, 126)
15. Provides a sign from God to his people (7:73)
16. Warns the people about disobeying God (7:73)
17. Instructs people about right and wrong (7:85)
18. Is trustworthy (26:125)
19. Must be obeyed (26:126)
20. Does not get paid or any reward or benefit from the people for being a prophet or messenger (26:127)
21. Delivers the same message as every prophet and messenger (42:13)
22. Does not guide anyone to salvation, as that is in God’s hands (42:13)