Lessons to Carry
Explore a theme across different lives and return to the sources behind each connection.
Devotion
Devotion connects revelation with worship and kind conduct. Read the portraits alongside their practices and responsibilities.
Thematic connections are editorial learning aids.
إسماعيلIsma‘il
The Qur’an remembers Isma‘il for keeping his promises, prophethood, and directing his family toward prayer and charity.
2 chapters2 min read
إسحاقIshaq
The announcement of Ishaq forms part of Ibrahim’s family story, and the Qur’an honors him as a prophet.
2 chapters2 min read
داودDawud
Dawud’s accounts connect prophethood, worship, the Zabur, kingship, and the responsibility to judge justly.
4 chapters4 min read
اليسعAl-Yasa‘
Al-Yasa‘ is honored in the Qur’an among the chosen and excellent; it provides limited biographical detail.
1 chapter1 min read
زكرياZakariyya
Zakariyya’s supplication and the glad tidings of Yahya illustrate hope and reliance on Allah.
3 chapters3 min read
يحيىYahya
The Qur’an honors Yahya with wisdom, purity, devotion, and kindness toward his parents.
2 chapters2 min read
عيسى‘Isa
‘Isa’s account includes Maryam, his extraordinary birth, signs granted by Allah, and his prophetic mission.
6 chapters6 min read
محمدMuḥammad ﷺ
Explore revelation, perseverance, community, worship, character, and the life of the final Messenger.
30 chapters30 min read