Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The quality or condition, or the position or office, of a prophet.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun State or condition of being a prophet.

Etymologies

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License

prophet +‎ -hood

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word prophethood.

Examples

  • Therefore, the reality of prophethood, which is the Word of God and the perfect state of manifestation, did not have any beginning and will not have any end; its rising is different from all others and is like that of the sun.

    Some Answered Questions 1844-1921 `Abdu'l-Bah�� 1882

  • The significance is the reality of prophethood which is symbolized by the sun, and the holy Manifestations are the dawning-places or zodiacal points.

    Bahá’í World Faith 1844-1921 `Abdu'l-Bah�� 1882

  • The significance is the reality of prophethood which is symbolized by the sun, and the holy Manifestations are the dawning-places or zodiacal points.

    Foundations of World Unity 1844-1921 `Abdu'l-Bah�� 1882

  • Prophet Muhammad prophesized that a period of khilafat would follow his demise, then monarchy, autocracy would follow, and, after a hiatus, khilafat would be re-established upon the precepts of prophethood.

    Harris Zafar: Demystifying 'Caliphate' Harris Zafar 2011

  • Prophet Muhammad prophesized that a period of khilafat would follow his demise, then monarchy, autocracy would follow, and, after a hiatus, khilafat would be re-established upon the precepts of prophethood.

    Harris Zafar: Demystifying 'Caliphate' Harris Zafar 2011

  • Prophet Muhammad prophesized that a period of khilafat would follow his demise, then monarchy, autocracy would follow, and, after a hiatus, khilafat would be re-established upon the precepts of prophethood.

    Harris Zafar: Demystifying 'Caliphate' Harris Zafar 2011

  • Prophet Muhammad prophesized that a period of khilafat would follow his demise, then monarchy, autocracy would follow, and, after a hiatus, khilafat would be re-established upon the precepts of prophethood.

    Harris Zafar: Demystifying 'Caliphate' Harris Zafar 2011

  • Ahmadis differ from mainstream Muslims on the issue of prophethood.

    Ahmadi Muslims in U.S. eager to spread message of nonviolence nancy haught 2010

  • Ahmadis differ from mainstream Muslims on the issue of prophethood.

    Ahmadi Sect Struggles For Recognition, Respect From Other Muslims 2010

  • The media are affirmatively recognizing Muhammad by his religious title, almost endorsing his prophethood -- and proclaiming Muhammad's prophethood is half of the Muslim credo -- while demoting or devaluing other religions whose foundational figures are not treated with the same respect.

    Justice and the 'al Qaeda 7' James Taranto 2010

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.