Does Islam have a prophet or great man named Paul, bearing in mind that we do not believe in the Paul mentioned in Christianity?
Paul (Saul) the Benjaminite, a Jew from Tarsus, was raised in Jerusalem. In his early life, he was one of the most fervent enemies of Christianity. Christian scriptures claim that he suddenly converted to Christianity and played a major role in propagating it, traveling through regions, establishing churches, and writing doctrinal letters.
Paul was not a prophet, for the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "There is no prophet between me and Isa (Jesus)." We have no information about him except what is found in the scriptures of the People of the Book, and he is not mentioned in the revelation sent down to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). A number of Muslim and Christian scholars conclude that Paul played a role in the deviation of Christians from the message of Isa (peace be upon him). Ibn Taymiyyah likened him to Abdullah ibn Saba' in corrupting the religion. As for those for whom the validity of this statement is not clear, they should entrust their matter to Allah and follow what is stated in the Hadith: "When the People of the Book narrate to you, do not believe them, nor disbelieve them. Rather, say: 'We believe in Allah and His Messengers.'"
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