Prophet

Known 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 Pharaoh and the Israelites.

Prophet 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 Ishmaelite prophetic lines culminating in Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

The 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, paradise, the fall, repentance, and the beginning of human civilization.

Prophet 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 extraordinary devotion made him the Quranic model of the righteous sovereign.

Dhul-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 praised in the Quran alongside other righteous prophets for his steadfastness in faith.

Known 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 his miraculous ascension to heaven.

Known 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, and resurrection during his ministry to Israel.

Known 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, ultimately witnessing their destruction by a devastating wind.

Known 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 heaven while still alive.

Known 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 and grandfather of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Known 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 the Arab peoples and Prophet Muhammad.

Prophet 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 became the Quranic paradigm of beautiful endurance (sabr jamil).

Prophet 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 raised to heaven by God, and who will return before the Day of Judgment.

Known 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 his wealth, health, and family.

Prophet 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 ruler — embodying ascetic devotion, moral courage, and prophetic integrity.

Known 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 and the power of sincere repentance.

Known 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 trust in Allah through trials of jealousy, slavery, false accusation, imprisonment, and ultimate triumph in Egypt.

Known 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 by Allah when divine punishment destroyed the corrupt cities.

Prophet 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 Sinai, and the prophet honoured as Kalim Allah — the one to whom God spoke directly.

Known 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 disbelief, Allah commanded him to build an ark and saved the believers from the great flood.

Known 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 witnessing their destruction for killing the sacred animal.

Known 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 becoming the father-in-law and mentor of Moses.

Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon), son of Dawud, was granted a kingdom unmatched in human history — commanding jinn, winds, and animals while ruling with legendary wisdom. His encounter with the Queen of Sheba and his hidden death reveal the depths of divine sovereignty.

Known 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 with a miraculous son in his old age.