The Arabic word for "messenger" is "ar-rasul", which means someone who is sent. By being sent he is commanded by Allah to convey the message entrusted to him to his people. "Ar-rasul" is a word derived from succession, in other words one who succeeded another.
Erayga carabi ku qoran ah "Rasuul" waa "ar-rosol", taas oo macnaheedu yahay qof loo diray. By la diray uu wax ku amray Eebe si ay fariin ugu ammaanaystay in dadkiisii.