Islam’s prophet category includes persons Jews and Christians would not call prophets.

Evidence

This concept of “prophet” (rasûl) is different from that of Judaism or Christianity, encompassing a variety of Old and New Testament persons that Jews and Christians would not call “prophets.” — John V. Tolan, Saracens, 216

Categorization

  • DEFINE: Defines rasĂ»l as a distinct religious category broader than the Jewish/Christian prophet.