Baʿth, irsāl, and jaʿl

1. The term baʿth (raising/dispatch)

   a. Cosmic baʿth:
   “When the first of the two warnings came to pass, We sent against you servants of Ours, fierce in warfare; they rampaged through the dwellings, and the promise was fulfilled.”

   b. Religious baʿth:
   “He is the One who has raised among the unlettered a messenger from among themselves, who recites to them His revelations, purifies them, and teaches them the Scripture and wisdom.”
   And, “We have indeed raised up in every nation a messenger, saying: Worship Allah and shun false gods.”

2. The term irsāl (sending)

   a. Cosmic irsāl:
   “Have you not seen that We have sent the devils against the disbelievers, stirring them up incessantly?”
   And, “He is the One who sends the winds as joyful heralds before His mercy.”

   b. Religious irsāl:
   “Indeed, We have sent you as a witness, a bearer of glad tidings, and a warner.”
   And, “We sent Noah to his people.”
   And, “We have sent a messenger to you to bear witness against you, just as We sent a messenger to Pharaoh.”
   And, “Allah selects messengers from among the angels and from among mankind.”

3. The term jaʿl (making/appointing)

   Concerning the cosmic sense He says, “And We made them leaders who call—”