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The period between the departure of Hazrat Essa (A.S) and the birth of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is referred to in Islamic history as the "Period of Fitrah" (Arabic: Fatrat al-Wahy). This term is used to describe the long duration in which no new Prophet was sent to mankind, and divine revelation had ceased temporarily. It is a unique and historically important phase in human spiritual history.

During the Period of Fitrah, although no messenger was actively delivering new divine messages, people still had the remnants of earlier revelations. However, over time, many communities deviated from the original teachings of their Prophets. Innovations, misinterpretations, and idol worship became prevalent, especially in the Arabian Peninsula. This period demonstrated humanity's dire need for divine guidance, setting the stage for the arrival of the final Prophet, Muhammad (ﷺ), who brought the universal and final message of Islam.

This period is not to be confused with a time of complete spiritual darkness but is seen as a transitional time where the message of earlier Prophets had faded and was in need of revival through the seal of Prophethood.

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  The term "Period of Fitrah" refers to the gap in prophethood between Hazrat Essa (A.S) and Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

  
  


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  It lasted approximately 600 years.

  
  


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  It was marked by religious deviations, idol worship, and moral decline.

  
  


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  Despite the absence of revelation, the concept of monotheism survived in a limited form.

  
  


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  This period highlights the necessity of divine guidance and sets the stage for Islam’s final message.

  
  


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  Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) came as the seal of all Prophets with guidance for all of mankind.