[16]. Every prophet from among the Children of Israel was sent specifically to his own people — the Israelites. None of them, including Jesus (ʿĪsā, peace be upon him), was commissioned to preach to the Gentiles. Jesus was an Israelite prophet, sent to guide the lost sheep of the House of Israel.
In contrast, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was sent not only to the Arabs or the Israelites but to all of humanity — to every nation and people, regardless of race, color, or lineage. He was sent as a mercy to the entire world, to all creation — human and beyond — fulfilling the divine promise of universal guidance and compassion.
[17]. Such as working on the Sabbath day, the ban which is now lifted, the fat of oxen and sheep, eating fish and birds which had no spikes, etc.