Verse 40 of the
Surah Al-Ahzab (33)
Two translations :
O people! Muhammad has no sons among ye men, but verily, he is the Apostle of God and the last in the line of Prophets. And God is Aware of everything.
Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the Prophets: and Allah has full knowledge of all things. (The Holy Quran, Al-Ahzab 33:40)
believe me you cannot defeat me in logic if you don't get emotional........And here is the difference between us and rest of the muslims...... we don't agree with the interpretation that has been done of this word. i am ready to start a logical conversation if you agree as an administrator..... and here is the meaning of seal......i believe number 2..... is more suitable to the context and Counter check of overall life and Prophethood of Prophrt PBUH...
seal 1(sēl)
n.
1.
a. A die or signet having a raised or incised emblem used to stamp an impression on a receptive substance such as wax or lead.
b. The impression so made.
c. The design or emblem itself, belonging exclusively to the user: a monarch's seal.
d. A small disk or wafer of wax, lead, or paper bearing such an imprint and affixed to a document to prove authenticity or to secure it.
2. Something, such as a commercial hallmark, that authenticates, confirms, or attests.
3. A substance, especially an adhesive agent such as wax or putty, used to close or secure something or to prevent seepage of moisture or air.
4. A device that joins two systems or elements in such a way as to prevent leakage.
5.
a. An airtight closure.
b. A closure, as on a package, used to prove that the contents have not been tampered with.
6. A small decorative paper sticker.
tr.v. sealed,
seal·ing,
seals
1. To affix a seal to in order to prove authenticity or attest to accuracy, legal weight, quality, or another standard.
2.
a. To close with or as if with a seal.
b. To close hermetically.
c. To make fast or fill up, as with plaster or cement.
d. To apply a waterproof coating to: seal a blacktop driveway.
3. To grant, certify, or designate under seal or authority.
4. To establish or determine irrevocably: Our fate was sealed.
5. Mormon Church To make (a marriage, for example) binding for life; solemnize forever.