124000 (number)

124000 (number)

124,000 is a positive integer that has significance in Islamic theology. According to one Hadith (no. 21257 in "Musnad Ibn Hanbal") this is the number of prophets (Arabic "nabi" as opposed to "rasul" [See for example [http://www.pakistanlink.com/Religion/2005/09232005.htm "Number of Prophets, ..."] by Dr Muzammil H. Siddiqi.] ) who have been in the world over the course of history. The reason for such a high number is that, according to the Qur'an, God has sent a messenger to every nation (Quran-usc|16|36).

This number should not be confused with 144,000 which has significance in a different religious context.

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