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There is some controversy between different sects of Muslims on this topic. I will be discussing the topic below. Usually, Muslims quote the verse on Khatamun Nabiyeen and say that means that prophet hood has ended: "Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets; and Allah has full knowledge of all things. (33:41)
However closer anaylsis on this verse leads to the conclusion that the end of prophet is not meant here. What is meant is that the Holy Prophet (sa) is the best of all prophets. First of all the word used is Khatam which means he sealed or he stamped.
The word khatam itself is used to show the rank of someone and their superiority. This word is known as “Ism Ala”. Ism Alah of the word khatam would basically mean the tool with which a mark is stamped or a seal. Now let us see how the word khatam has been used for other people and what it means when referring to a rank of someone. Here are some examples:
Abu Tammam was a poet and was called Khatamush Shu’ara, meaning the chief of the poets. He is from the years 188-231 A.H, yet no Muslim believes he was the last of poets (Wafiyat-ul-Ayan, Volume 1)
Abu Al-Tayyib was also called khatamush shu’ara (Muqaddimah Diwan al-Mutanabbi, Page 10)
Hazrat Alira is called khatam-ul-Auliya, the chief of the friends of Allah, meaning the chief of the saints (Tafsir saifi, Surah Al Ahzab)
Imam Suyuti was called Khatam-ul-Muhaddithin, the cheif of the specialists in Ahadith (Title page of Tafsi Itqan)
Hazrat Shah Waliyyullah Dehlavi is also called Khatam-ul-Muhaddithin(Ujalah Nafiah By Shah Abdul Aziz)
Every human is called khatam-ul-Mukhulqat al-Jismaniyyah meaning the chief of all creatures (Tafsir Kabir, Volume 6, Page 22)
Ibn Hajar-al-Asqalani was called Khatam-ul-Huffaz, the chief of the memorizers (Title page of Tabaqat-ul-Mudallisin)
Hazrat Isaas was called Khatam-ul-Asfiya-ul-A’immah, the chief of the chosen leaders (Baqiyyatul-Mutaqaddimin, Page 184)
So Khatam is used as praise and it makes sense according to the context. The verse was revealed because the Meccans accused that look the Holy Prophet (sa) has no heir to take his place after he has passed away. In refutation to this allegation Allah revealed this verse that Muhammad (sa) may not have any heir, but he is the best of all the prophets. Now if the meaning was said to be the last prophet how is that something to praise about. Being the last of something is not praiseworthy and here Allah is praising the Holy Prophet (sa).
Also the Holy Qur'an states: "And whoso obeys Allah and this Messenger of His shall be among those on whom Allah has bestowed His blessings, namely, the Prophets, the Truthful, the Martyrs, and the Righteous. And excellent companions are these." (4:70)
One of the spiritual status that Muslim can earn is prophethood as shown in this verse, meaning prophets can still come.
Also it is prophecized that the second coming of Hadhrat Isa (as) in many hadith. Therefore, even the Holy Prophet (sa) prophecized more prophets.
Now it can't be the literal return of Hadhrat Isa (as) for he has died according to the Holy Qur'an:
When Allah said, ‘O Jesus, I will cause thee to die a natural death and will exalt thee to Myself, and will clear thee from the charges of those who disbelieve, and will place those who follow thee above those who disbelieve, until the Day of Resurrection; then to Me shall be your return, and I will judge between you concerning that wherein you differ. (3:56)
LAso if we look at history a similiar prophecy was made regarding Hadhrat Elija (as) . It was prophecized that Hadhrat Elija (as) will come before the coming of the Messiah, Hadhrat Isa (as). However he didn't come literally rather John the Baptist (or Hadhrat Yahya (as) ) came as the second coming. Likewise the same meaning is applied here.
They are many other verses and points that prove prophethood, but I will like that my brothers ponder on this point.
Will they not, then, meditate upon the Qur’an? Had it been from anyone other than Allah, they would surely have found therein much disagreement (4:83).
Remember the Holy Qur'an can't have any contradictions for it is from Allah.
Jazak'Allah
Wassalam.
However closer anaylsis on this verse leads to the conclusion that the end of prophet is not meant here. What is meant is that the Holy Prophet (sa) is the best of all prophets. First of all the word used is Khatam which means he sealed or he stamped.
The word khatam itself is used to show the rank of someone and their superiority. This word is known as “Ism Ala”. Ism Alah of the word khatam would basically mean the tool with which a mark is stamped or a seal. Now let us see how the word khatam has been used for other people and what it means when referring to a rank of someone. Here are some examples:
Abu Tammam was a poet and was called Khatamush Shu’ara, meaning the chief of the poets. He is from the years 188-231 A.H, yet no Muslim believes he was the last of poets (Wafiyat-ul-Ayan, Volume 1)
Abu Al-Tayyib was also called khatamush shu’ara (Muqaddimah Diwan al-Mutanabbi, Page 10)
Hazrat Alira is called khatam-ul-Auliya, the chief of the friends of Allah, meaning the chief of the saints (Tafsir saifi, Surah Al Ahzab)
Imam Suyuti was called Khatam-ul-Muhaddithin, the cheif of the specialists in Ahadith (Title page of Tafsi Itqan)
Hazrat Shah Waliyyullah Dehlavi is also called Khatam-ul-Muhaddithin(Ujalah Nafiah By Shah Abdul Aziz)
Every human is called khatam-ul-Mukhulqat al-Jismaniyyah meaning the chief of all creatures (Tafsir Kabir, Volume 6, Page 22)
Ibn Hajar-al-Asqalani was called Khatam-ul-Huffaz, the chief of the memorizers (Title page of Tabaqat-ul-Mudallisin)
Hazrat Isaas was called Khatam-ul-Asfiya-ul-A’immah, the chief of the chosen leaders (Baqiyyatul-Mutaqaddimin, Page 184)
So Khatam is used as praise and it makes sense according to the context. The verse was revealed because the Meccans accused that look the Holy Prophet (sa) has no heir to take his place after he has passed away. In refutation to this allegation Allah revealed this verse that Muhammad (sa) may not have any heir, but he is the best of all the prophets. Now if the meaning was said to be the last prophet how is that something to praise about. Being the last of something is not praiseworthy and here Allah is praising the Holy Prophet (sa).
Also the Holy Qur'an states: "And whoso obeys Allah and this Messenger of His shall be among those on whom Allah has bestowed His blessings, namely, the Prophets, the Truthful, the Martyrs, and the Righteous. And excellent companions are these." (4:70)
One of the spiritual status that Muslim can earn is prophethood as shown in this verse, meaning prophets can still come.
Also it is prophecized that the second coming of Hadhrat Isa (as) in many hadith. Therefore, even the Holy Prophet (sa) prophecized more prophets.
Now it can't be the literal return of Hadhrat Isa (as) for he has died according to the Holy Qur'an:
When Allah said, ‘O Jesus, I will cause thee to die a natural death and will exalt thee to Myself, and will clear thee from the charges of those who disbelieve, and will place those who follow thee above those who disbelieve, until the Day of Resurrection; then to Me shall be your return, and I will judge between you concerning that wherein you differ. (3:56)
LAso if we look at history a similiar prophecy was made regarding Hadhrat Elija (as) . It was prophecized that Hadhrat Elija (as) will come before the coming of the Messiah, Hadhrat Isa (as). However he didn't come literally rather John the Baptist (or Hadhrat Yahya (as) ) came as the second coming. Likewise the same meaning is applied here.
They are many other verses and points that prove prophethood, but I will like that my brothers ponder on this point.
Will they not, then, meditate upon the Qur’an? Had it been from anyone other than Allah, they would surely have found therein much disagreement (4:83).
Remember the Holy Qur'an can't have any contradictions for it is from Allah.
Jazak'Allah
Wassalam.