The Prophets in Islam
Follow the line of prophethood as Islamic tradition records it, from Adam through to Muhammad, and the scripture and communities associated with each.
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- Prophet Adam (AS)personProphetic EraThe first human being and the first Prophet in Islam, created by Allah as His khalifah (vicegerent) on Earth. Father of humanity, Adam's story encompasses creation, parad…
- Prophet Idris (Enoch ibn Yarid)personProphetic EraKnown as Idris in Arabic, Enoch was one of the earliest prophets, blessed with divine knowledge of writing, astronomy, and mathematics, and honored with ascension to heav…
- Prophet Noah (Nuh)personProphetic EraKnown as Nuh in Arabic, Noah was one of the earliest prophets sent by Allah to guide humanity to monotheism. He preached for 950 years, and when his people persisted in d…
- Prophet Hud (Eber)personProphetic EraKnown as Hud in Arabic, he was a prophet sent to the people of Ad in ancient Arabia, calling them away from arrogance and idol worship to humble submission to Allah, ulti…
- Prophet Salih (Shelah)personProphetic EraKnown as Salih in Arabic, he was a prophet sent to the people of Thamud in northern Arabia, famous for the miracle of the she-camel that emerged from a rock, ultimately w…
- Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim)personProphetic EraProphet Ibrahim (Abraham), known as Khalil Allah (the Friend of God), is the patriarch of monotheism, the builder of the Kaaba, and the ancestor of both the Israelite and…
- Prophet Lot (Lut ibn Haran)personProphetic EraKnown as Lut in Arabic, Lot was the nephew of Abraham, a prophet sent to the people of Sodom and Gomorrah to call them away from their immoral practices, ultimately saved…
- Prophet Ishmael (Ismail ibn Ibrahim)personProphetic EraKnown as Ismail in Arabic, Ishmael was the firstborn son of Abraham, a prophet who helped build the Kaaba, established the settlement of Mecca, and became the ancestor of…
- Prophet Isaac (Ishaq ibn Ibrahim)personProphetic EraKnown as Ishaq in Arabic, Isaac was the second son of Abraham, born to Sarah in her old age, a prophet who continued the Abrahamic covenant and became the father of Jacob…
- Prophet Jacob (Yaqub ibn Ishaq)personProphetic EraProphet Yaqub (Jacob), grandson of Ibrahim and father of the twelve tribes of Israel, endured decades of grief over the loss of his beloved son Yusuf with a patience that…
- Prophet Joseph (Yusuf ibn Yaqub)personProphetic EraKnown as Yusuf in Arabic, Joseph is one of the most beloved prophets in Islam, his story narrated fully in Surah Yusuf. His life exemplifies patience, forgiveness, and tr…
- Prophet Shuaib (Jethro)personProphetic EraKnown as Shuaib in Arabic, he was a prophet sent to the people of Midian, calling them to worship Allah alone and practice honesty in their commercial dealings, later bec…
- Prophet Job (Ayyub ibn Razah)personProphetic EraKnown as Ayyub in Arabic, Job is renowned as the epitome of patience and perseverance in the face of severe trials, maintaining unwavering faith in Allah despite losing h…
- Prophet Moses (Musa AS)personProphetic EraProphet Musa (Moses), the most frequently mentioned prophet in the Quran, was the liberator of the Israelites from Pharaoh's tyranny, the recipient of the Torah on Mount …
- Prophet Aaron (Harun ibn Imran)personProphetic EraKnown as Harun in Arabic, Aaron was the brother and companion of Prophet Moses, blessed with eloquent speech and appointed as a prophet to assist Moses in his mission to …
- Prophet Dhul-Kifl (Ezekiel)personProphetic EraDhul-Kifl is a prophet mentioned in the Quran, traditionally identified with the biblical Ezekiel. Known for his patience, righteousness, and devotion to worship, he is p…
- Prophet David (Dawud ibn Isha)personProphetic EraProphet Dawud (David), both prophet and king, was the slayer of Jalut (Goliath), the recipient of the Zabur (Psalms), and the ruler whose just governance and extraordinar…
- Prophet Solomon (Sulaiman ibn Dawud)personProphetic EraProphet Sulaiman (Solomon), son of Dawud, was granted a kingdom unmatched in human history — commanding jinn, winds, and animals while ruling with legendary wisdom. His e…
- Prophet Elijah (Ilyas ibn Yasin)personProphetic EraKnown as Ilyas in Arabic, Elijah was a powerful prophet sent to the Israelites during the reign of King Ahab, famous for his confrontation with the prophets of Baal and h…
- Prophet Elisha (Al-Yasa ibn Akhtub)personProphetic EraKnown as Al-Yasa in Arabic, Elisha was the successor of Prophet Elijah, blessed with a double portion of his spirit and known for numerous miracles of healing, provision,…
- Prophet Jonah (Yunus ibn Matta)personProphetic EraKnown as Yunus in Arabic, Jonah is famous for being swallowed by a great whale after initially fleeing from his prophetic mission to Nineveh, demonstrating Allah's mercy …
- Prophet Zechariah (Zakariya ibn Adhan)personProphetic EraKnown as Zakariya in Arabic, Zechariah was a righteous prophet and priest who served in the Temple of Jerusalem, guardian of Mary, and father of John the Baptist, blessed…
- Prophet John the Baptist (Yahya ibn Zakariya)personProphetic EraProphet Yahya (John the Baptist), son of Zakariya, was granted wisdom as a child, confirmed the Word of God (Jesus), and was martyred for speaking truth to a corrupt rule…
- Prophet Jesus (Isa ibn Maryam)personProphetic EraProphet Isa (Jesus), the Messiah born of the Virgin Maryam, is one of the greatest prophets in Islam — a miracle-worker who healed the sick and raised the dead, who was r…
- Maryam bint Imran (Mary, Mother of Jesus)personProphetic EraMaryam bint Imran (Mary), mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus), holds a uniquely exalted place in Islam as the only woman named in the Quran. Revered for her purity, devotion, a…
- Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)personProphetic EraMuhammad ibn Abdullah (570-632 CE) was the final Prophet and Messenger of Allah who received the Quran's revelation. His exemplary character and teachings transformed Ara…