Prophets

The first human and first prophet, created by Allah from clay. Father of mankind, taught the names of all things, and the first to be honored by the angels' prostration.

Abraham, one of the five greatest prophets and "Khalilullah" (Friend of Allah). Father of Ismail and Ishaq, he built the Kaaba and is the patriarch of monotheism.

Jesus, one of the five greatest prophets, born miraculously of the virgin Maryam. Given the Injil (Gospel), he performed miracles by Allah's leave and will return before the End of Times.

The final Prophet and Messenger of Allah, sent as a mercy to all worlds. He received the Quran, established Islam, and is the seal of the prophets — none comes after him.

Moses, one of the five greatest prophets and "Kalimullah" (the one who spoke with Allah). He confronted Pharaoh, led the Children of Israel from Egypt, and received the Torah.

Noah, one of the five greatest prophets (Ulul-Azm). He called his people to monotheism for 950 years, built the Ark, and was saved with the believers from the Flood.

Solomon, son of Dawud, a prophet and mighty king given dominion over the wind, jinn, and the speech of animals. Famed for his wisdom and the story of the Queen of Sheba.

Joseph, son of Yaqub, whose remarkable life — betrayal by brothers, slavery, imprisonment, then becoming a minister of Egypt — is told in a complete surah called "the best of stories".

Job, a prophet renowned for his extraordinary patience through severe illness and loss of wealth and family. Allah restored everything and praised him as "an excellent servant".

David, a prophet and king given the Zabur (Psalms). Famed for defeating Goliath, a beautiful voice in praising Allah, and the miracle of iron softening in his hands.

Aaron, the brother of Musa, appointed by Allah as his helper and spokesman. An eloquent prophet who supported Musa in confronting Pharaoh and guiding the Israelites.

Isaac, the younger son of Ibrahim and Sarah, given as glad tidings in their old age. A prophet and father of Yaqub; through his line came many prophets of Israel.

Ishmael, the elder son of Ibrahim and Hajar. He helped build the Kaaba and was the one offered in the great trial of sacrifice. Ancestor of the Arabs and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

John the Baptist, son of Zakariya, a prophet given wisdom in childhood. Described in the Quran as devout, pure, and dutiful to his parents; he confirmed Isa's prophethood.

Jacob, also called Israel, son of Ishaq and father of the twelve tribes. A patient prophet, father of Yusuf, whose grief at his son's loss is famously recounted in the Quran.

Jonah, sent to the people of Nineveh. After leaving in frustration, he was swallowed by a great fish; he glorified Allah in its belly and was saved. A surah bears his name.

Zechariah, an elderly prophet who guarded Maryam and prayed for a child despite his age. Allah granted him Yahya (John) as a miraculous answer to his supplication.

Elisha, a prophet and successor of Ilyas, mentioned in the Quran among the chosen and the excellent. He continued calling the Israelites to monotheism.

A prophet mentioned twice in the Quran among the patient and righteous. Often identified with Ezekiel; his name suggests "the one of the double portion" or guarantor.

An Arabian prophet sent to the people of 'Ad, a powerful tribe who built lofty monuments. They rejected him and were destroyed by a violent wind. A surah bears his name.

A prophet identified with Enoch, praised in the Quran as truthful and patient, raised by Allah to a high station. Traditionally associated with knowledge and writing.

Elijah, a prophet sent to call his people away from worshipping the idol Baal back to the worship of Allah alone. Counted among the righteous in the Quran.

Lot, nephew of Ibrahim, sent to the people of Sodom who practiced grave immorality. He was saved with the believers while his people were destroyed by an overturning.

An Arabian prophet sent to Thamud, who carved homes in mountains. Allah gave them a miraculous she-camel as a sign; when they killed it, they were destroyed.

A prophet sent to the people of Madyan, who cheated in trade and measures. He called them to honesty and monotheism; when they refused, they were destroyed.