Prophets in Islam
Prophets in the Quran
- Adam (AS)
Adam (AS) was a prophet of Allah and the first ever human to be created. Allah created Adam (AS) out of clay from different parts of the earth. The soul of Adam (AS) was blown by Allah Himself. After the creation of Adam (AS), Allah told the angels about Adam (AS) and as the human he would become...
- Idris (AS)
Prophet Idris or Enoch was a messenger of Allah and the third Prophet in Islam after Adam (AS). In the two verses in the Quran that mentions Idris (AS), Allah calls him a man of truth and one of the patient.
- Nuh (AS)
Prophet Nuh (AS) was a messenger and prophet of Allah. He was the first messenger and is mentioned among some of the most highly regarded prophets in the Quran. The story of Prophet Nuh (AS) begins at the death of Prophet Idris (AS).
- Saleh (AS)
Prophet Saleh or Salih (AS) was a messenger of Allah and a descendant of the Prophet Nuh (AS). He was sent by Allah to the nation of Thamud, a nation that was grew very powerful, wealthy and influential.
- Hud (AS)
Prophet Hud (AS) was a messenger of Allah and was sent to the people of Ad. The people of Ad where incredible architects and have build beautiful mansions and structures. Though, while they knew a lot about the world, they did not know much about Allah and practiced idolatry.
- Ibrahim (AS)
Ibrahim (AS), also known as Abraham, was a messenger of Allah who lived in Babylon, Iraq. He is considered one of the highest of all the messengers of Allah. Ibrahim (AS) was a man who was tested by Allah multiple times and always passed with flying colors. This earned him the title of being a close friend of Allah.
- Lut (AS)
The Prophet Lut (AS) was a prophet and messenger of Allah. He was a close relative of the prophet Ibrahim (AS) and grew up in the same household. Lut (AS) was the cousin of the prophet Ibrahim (AS).
- Ismail (AS)
Prophet Ismail (AS) was a prophet of Allah and the first son of the Prophet Ibrahim (AS). He was also the father of many progeny who spread the message of monotheism throughout the Arabian peninsula.
- Ishaq (AS)
Prophet Ishaq (AS) was a messager of Allah and the second son of Ibrahim (AS). During their old age, Ibrahim (AS) and his first wife Sarah (p.b.u.h) received the news of Ishaq (AS) from three angels sent in the form of humans.
- Yaqub (AS)
Yaqub (AS) also called Isra’il (Servant of Allah) was a prophet of Allah and son of Prophet Ishaq (AS). How grandparents were Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Sara. Yaqub (AS) was the father of the Prophet Yusuf (AS)...
- Yousef (AS)
Yusuf (Joseph) was the beloved son of Prophet Yaqub (Jacob) and had 11 older half-brothers. One day, Yusuf had a dream in which he saw 11 stars, the sun, and the moon prostrating to him. Yaqub was overjoyed by this news and realized that his son was chosen by Allah to be a prophet. However...
- Ayyub (AS)
Ayyub or Job (AS) was a prophet of Allah and a direct descendant of Ibrahim (AS). His wife, Rahma, was a descendant of the Prophet Yusuf (AS).
- Shuaib (AS)
Prophet Shuaib (AS) was a messenger of Allah and was send to the people of Midian. The people of Midian practiced a lot of things prohibited by Allah. This included theft, tax collection, the practice of idolatry, and seller seating out their customers by lying about their products.
- Yunus (AS)
Prophet Yunus or Jonah (AS) was a Messenger of Allah sent to he northern Iraqi city of Nineveh. Prophet Yunus was a seemingly ordinary man, as he was born and raised among the people of the Nineveh.
- Musa (AS)
The pharaoh who ruled Egypt was a tyrant who oppressed the descendants of Yaqub (AS), known as the children of Israel (Bani Israel). He used every means to demean and disgrace them. They were kept in bondage and forced to work for him for small wages...
- Haroon (AS)
Haroon or Aaron (AS), was a prophet the older brother of Prophet Musa (AS). Haroon (AS) was chosen by Allah to be a prophet to the bani Israel (children of Israel), after Musa (AS) made dua to Allah to make Haroon (AS) a prophet.
- Dhul Kifl (AS)
Not much is known about the Prophet Dhul Kifl or Ezekial (AS) as he only mentioned in the Quran twice. The name Dhul Kifl means the one the guarantee. In the brief times Dhul Kifl (AS) as mentioned...
- Dawud (AS)
Prophet Dawud or David (AS) was a prophet of Allah and is believed to have lived in the 10th century. He is famously known for defeating Jalut (Goliath) and becoming the King of Banu Israel. Prophet Dawud (AS) is mentioned in the Quran 16 Tims and Allah released the holy book Zabur (Psalms) to him.
- Sulaiman (AS)
Sulaiman (AS) was a prophet of Allah and the son of the Prophet Dawud (AS). Dawud (AS) was a wise King of Israel and a noble Prophet of Allah (SWT). Sulaiman (AS) learned from his fathers knowledge and judgment by often joining his father during hearings.
- Ilyas (AS)
Prophet Ilyas or Elijah (AS), is considered one of the greatest prophets in the religion. He is mentioned several times in the Qur'an and is revered by Muslims as a noble and powerful messenger of Allah.
- Al-Yasa (AS)
Al-Yasa or Elisha/Elyas’ (AS) was a messenger of Allah and was sent down as a successor to Prophet Elijah (AS) to help guild the Children of Israel. He lived among the people and called upon them to obey the laws and commandments of Allah.
- Zakaryya (AS)
Zakaryyah (AS) was a prophet of Allah during the era surrounding Isa (Jesus) (AS). He lived in Jerusalem and was a righteous man who consistently prayed to Allah. Zakariyyah (AS) is mentioned in several times in the Quran, including Surah Ale Imran, where it is stated that Allah chose him as a messenger and a prophet.
- Yahya (AS)
Yahya or John the Baptist (AS) was a prophet of Allah during the era surrounding Isa (Jesus) (AS). He was the son of Zakariya (AS) and a barren mother. He was born about eight months before Isa (AS).
- Isa (AS)
The story of Isa (AS), also known as Jesus, is a story of devotion, faith, and salvation. Isa (AS) was born to the virgin Maryam, who was a devout and pure woman. One day, while she was sitting and devoted in her worship, Allah sent Jibril (Gabriel) (AS). Jibril appeared to Maryam as a beautiful and complete person, and she immediately...
- Muhammad ﷺ
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born in Mecca (Makkah), Arabia, on Monday, 12 Rabi' Al-Awal (2 August A.D. 570). His mother, Aminah, was the daughter of Wahb Ibn Abdu Manaf of the Zahrah family. His father, 'Abdullah, was the son of Abdul Muttalib. His genealogy...
Prophets in Hadith
- Sheath (AS)
Sheath, also known as Seth, was the son of Adam and Hawwa (Eve) and a prophet and messenger of Allah. His name means "gift," as he was given to Adam and Hawwa as a replacement for their deceased son, Habil (Abel). Habil was killed by his brother Qabil (Cain) out of...
- Uzair (AS)
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- Yusha (AS)
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