Question: Why are prophets chosen only from specific people? Isn’t this unfair?

Answer: Allah Almighty possesses eternal knowledge, and with His infinite wisdom, He created people with different natures. Among them, those whose nature was suited to bear the responsibility of prophethood were chosen for this sacred duty by the All-Knowing and All-Wise Creator – Allah Almighty. 

Now, is it reasonable for anyone to question why they were chosen? Of course not!

In our daily lives, we see this principle at work. When a company appoints someone to a high-ranking position, it selects the most qualified candidate from among many. Would it make sense for someone who was not chosen to claim injustice? Absolutely not! 

Similarly, when we assign a task, we look for someone who is capable of handling it efficiently. Isn’t that true? 

If, in worldly matters, the most deserving individual is given the highest position, then how can just anyone be assigned the weighty responsibility of prophethood? Does this reasoning make sense? Does it align with logic? Reflect on it with the deepest of your heart., and you will find your answer. 

Written by: Maulana Saquib Raza Maturidi (Research Scholar)