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The Quran, the holy book of Islam, mentions 26 Prophets by name, each chosen by Allah to guide their people toward truth and righteousness. These Prophets span generations and nations, embodying resilience, faith, and unwavering submission to Allah. Their stories hold timeless lessons for humanity.

This article highlights these Prophets and provides an overview of their lives and missions as described in the Quran.

Highlights of the Prophets in the Quran

• Number of Prophets: The Quran explicitly names 25 Prophets, but Islamic teachings mention that there were around 124,000 Prophets sent throughout human history.
• Common Message: All Prophets preached monotheism (Tawheed) and urged their people to worship Allah alone.
• Uniqueness: While the core message was the same, the challenges and miracles of each Prophet were unique, tailored to their time and people.

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Now, let’s delve into the Prophets mentioned in the Quran and their key stories.

The Prophets and Their Stories

1. Prophet Adam (آدم)

First Prophet and the father of humanity.

Key Story: Created from clay and honored above all creation, Adam and his wife, Hawwa, were tested in Paradise. Despite their mistake, they repented, and Allah forgave them.

2. Prophet Idris (إدريس)

Known As: Enoch in Biblical traditions.

Key Contributions: Known for his wisdom, devotion, and being among the first to write and invent tools.

3. Prophet Nuh (نوح)

Key Event: The Great Flood.

Mission: Preached for 950 years to a disbelieving nation. Built the Ark by Allah’s command to save the believers.

4. Prophet Hud (هود)

Mission: Sent to the people of ‘Ad, who were known for their arrogance and power.

Key Event: Warned them of destruction if they did not turn to Allah, but they ignored him and faced divine punishment.

5. Prophet Saleh (صالح)

Mission: Sent to the Thamud tribe.

Key Miracle: A she-camel sent as a sign of Allah’s power. The people killed it, leading to their destruction.

6. Prophet Ibrahim (إبراهيم)

Known As: Abraham, the “Friend of Allah” (Khalilullah).

Key Events:

• Challenged idol worship.
• Willing to sacrifice his son Ismail, demonstrating ultimate submission to Allah.

7. Prophet Ismail (إسماعيل)

Role: Assisted in building the Kaaba with his father, Ibrahim.

Key Story: Known for his patience and obedience to Allah, especially in the event of the intended sacrifice.

8. Prophet Ishaq (إسحاق)

Known As: Isaac.

Key Story: A son of Prophet Ibrahim, blessed with prophethood and described as a righteous man.

9. Prophet Yaqub (يعقوب)

Known As: Jacob.

Key Story: The father of the twelve tribes of Israel and known for his deep patience, especially during the trials involving his son, Yusuf.

10. Prophet Yusuf (يوسف)

Known For: His beauty and wisdom.

Key Story: Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, but rose to prominence in Egypt through his faith and intelligence.

11. Prophet Shu’ayb (شعيب)

Mission: Sent to the people of Madyan to warn them against dishonest trade and idolatry.

Key Event: His people faced destruction for their persistent corruption and rejection of Allah.

12. Prophet Ayyub (أيوب)

Known As: Job.

Key Story: Exemplified patience during extreme suffering, maintaining unwavering faith in Allah.

13. Prophet Dhul-Kifl (ذو الكفل)

Key Story: Known as a man of patience and piety

14. Prophet Yunus (يونس)

Known As: Jonah.

Key Story: Swallowed by a whale after abandoning his people prematurely. His prayer in the belly of the whale is a symbol of repentance.

15. Prophet Musa (موسى)

Known For: Leading the Israelites out of Egypt.

Key Miracles:

• Parting of the Red Sea.
• Receiving the Torah.

Mission: Confronted Pharaoh and guided his people toward monotheism.

16. Prophet Harun (هارون)

Role: Brother of Musa and his supporter in delivering Allah’s message.

17. Prophet Dawud (داود)

Known As: David.

Key Story: A just king and a Prophet, he defeated Goliath and was given the Psalms (Zabur).

18. Prophet Sulaiman (سليمان)

Known For: His wisdom, knowledge, and control over jinn and animals.

Key Story: Built great kingdoms while remaining humble before Allah.

19. Prophet Ilyas (إلياس)

Known As: Elijah.

Mission: Warned his people against idol worship and reminded them to turn back to Allah.

20. Prophet Al-Yasa (اليسع)

Known As: Elisha.

Role: Continued the mission of Prophet Ilyas to guide his people.

21. Prophet Zakariya (زكريا)

Key Story: Known for his devotion and for being granted a son, Yahya, in his old age.

22. Prophet Yahya (يحيى)

Known As: John the Baptist.

Key Story: A righteous and pious Prophet known for his wisdom from a young age.

23. Prophet Isa (عيسى)

Known As: Jesus.

Key Events:

• Born miraculously to Maryam (Mary).
• Performed miracles, including healing the sick and reviving the dead by Allah’s will.
• Raised to the heavens and will return before the Day of Judgment.

24. Prophet Lut (Aleh Salam) (Lot)

Role: Prophet Lut (عليه السلام) was sent to guide his people toward monotheism and morality, but they rejected him and continued in sin. As a result, Allah destroyed their cities, saving Lut (عليه السلام) and the believers.

25. Prophet Uzair (عزير)

Known As: Ezra (disputed among scholars).

Mention: Referred to briefly in the Quran regarding his people’s misconceptions.

26. Prophet Muhammad (محمد)

Known As: The Seal of the Prophets.

Key Role: Delivered the Quran, the final revelation.

Legacy: Unified Arabia under Islam and remains a role model for all of humanity.

Conclusion

The stories of the Prophets in the Quran serve as timeless reminders of faith, patience, and submission to Allah’s will. By reflecting on their lives, we can draw lessons to navigate our challenges and strengthen our relationship with Allah.