rasūl

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The term "Rasul" in Islam refers to a prophet who is sent by God to deliver a divine message. While the Qur'an mentions several prophets, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, Muslims believe that Muhammad is the final prophet, the "seal of the prophets." His revelations, contained in the Qur'an, are considered the complete and final divine message, correcting and confirming earlier scriptures.1

The Rasulid dynasty was a Muslim dynasty that ruled Yemen and Hadramawt from 1229 to 1454. The family derived its name from a messenger, or rasul, who served an Abbasid caliph. Under their rule, Yemen became a prosperous state with significant international trade relations.2

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