Chosen by Allah
Prophethood is a matter of divine selection. Prophets conveyed Allah's guidance to their people.
👤 PROPHETS IN ISLAM
Stories of the Prophets.
Learn about the Prophets mentioned in the Qur'an, their missions, their struggles and the lessons we can learn from their lives.
☾
✦ · ✧ · ✦
Guidance
From generation to generation
UNDERSTANDING
Who is a Prophet?
Prophets were chosen by Allah to guide people towards worshipping Him and living according to His guidance.
Guidance
Their message called people towards the worship of Allah and righteous living.
Lessons
Their lives teach patience, faith, courage, gratitude, honesty and trust in Allah.
🔎
EXPLORE
Prophets Mentioned in the Qur'an
Explore their names and learn the Qur'anic references associated with them.
01
Adam
آدم عليه السلام
The first human and a Prophet of Allah.
Qur'an 2:30–39
02
Nuh
نوح عليه السلام
Known for his long perseverance in calling his people to Allah.
Qur'an 11:25–49
03
Ibrahim
إبراهيم عليه السلام
A great Prophet associated with devotion and firm faith in Allah.
Qur'an 6:74–83
04
Ismail
إسماعيل عليه السلام
Known for truthfulness, patience and devotion to Allah.
Qur'an 19:54–55
05
Ishaq
إسحاق عليه السلام
A Prophet and son of Ibrahim عليه السلام.
Qur'an 37:112–113
06
Yaqub
يعقوب عليه السلام
Also known as Israel, and father of Yusuf عليه السلام.
Qur'an 2:132–133
07
Yusuf
يوسف عليه السلام
His story is presented in detail in Surah Yusuf.
Qur'an 12:1–111
08
Musa
موسى عليه السلام
One of the most frequently mentioned Prophets in the Qur'an.
Qur'an 20:9–98
09
Harun
هارون عليه السلام
Brother of Musa عليه السلام and a Prophet of Allah.
Qur'an 20:29–36
10
Dawud
داود عليه السلام
Prophet and king who was given wisdom and the Zabur.
Qur'an 38:17–26
11
Sulayman
سليمان عليه السلام
Prophet and king who was granted great blessings and wisdom.
Qur'an 27:15–44
12
Ayyub
أيوب عليه السلام
Remembered in the Qur'an for patience and turning to Allah.
Qur'an 21:83–84
13
Yunus
يونس عليه السلام
His story includes a powerful lesson in turning back to Allah.
Qur'an 37:139–148
14
Zakariyya
زكريا عليه السلام
A Prophet who called upon Allah with sincere prayer.
Qur'an 19:2–15
15
Yahya
يحيى عليه السلام
A Prophet described in the Qur'an with qualities of righteousness and purity.
Qur'an 19:12–15
16
Isa
عيسى عليه السلام
Prophet and Messiah, born miraculously to Maryam.
Qur'an 3:45–51
17
Hud
هود عليه السلام
Hud was sent to the people of ʿAd and called them to worship Allah alone.
Qur'an 11:50–60
18
Salih
صالح عليه السلام
Salih was sent to Thamud, with the she-camel as a sign.
Qur'an 7:73–79
19
Lut
لوط عليه السلام
Lut was sent to his people and remained steadfast.
Qur'an 11:77–83
20
Shuayb
شعيب عليه السلام
Shuayb called Madyan to worship Allah and be honest in trade.
Qur'an 11:84–95
21
Idris
إدريس عليه السلام
Idris is described as truthful and a Prophet.
Qur'an 19:56–57
22
Ilyas
إلياس عليه السلام
Ilyas called his people to worship Allah alone.
Qur'an 37:123–132
23
Al-Yasa'
اليسع عليه السلام
Al-Yasa' is mentioned among the righteous.
Qur'an 38:48
24
Dhul-Kifl
ذو الكفل عليه السلام
Dhul-Kifl is mentioned among the patient and righteous.
Qur'an 21:85–86
25
Muhammad ﷺ
محمد ﷺ
The final Prophet and Messenger of Allah.
Qur'an 33:40