The Prophets
Find an account, explore its people and setting, and follow the story chapter by chapter.
The display order supports browsing and is not an exact dated chronology. Dhul-Kifl’s entry explains the discussion of his status.
آدمAdam
The beginning of humanity, the gift of knowledge, responsibility, and returning to Allah after error.
5 chapters5 min read
إدريسIdris
The Qur’an honors Idris as truthful and a prophet, and describes his elevation to a high station.
2 chapters2 min read
نوحNuh
A sustained call to worship Allah, resistance from his people, and the account of the ark.
5 chapters5 min read
هودHud
Hud calls the people of ‘Ad to worship Allah and challenges their confidence in worldly strength.
3 chapters3 min read
صالحSalih
Salih’s account concerns Thamud, the sign of the she-camel, and the consequences of rejecting guidance.
3 chapters3 min read
إبراهيمIbrahim
Ibrahim’s story brings together worship, searching questions, opposition, migration, family, and devotion to Allah.
8 chapters8 min read
لوطLut
Lut calls his people away from grave wrongdoing; his story includes rejection, visiting messengers, and deliverance.
3 chapters3 min read
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
يعقوبYa‘qub
Ya‘qub’s story connects family, grief, patience, hope, and his concern for his children’s worship of Allah.
3 chapters3 min read
يوسفYusuf
A continuous narrative of separation, integrity under trial, responsibility, and forgiveness when a family is reunited.
12 chapters12 min read
شعيبShu‘ayb
Shu‘ayb calls his people to worship Allah and to deal honestly, including giving full measure and weight.
3 chapters3 min read
أيوبAyyub
Ayyub’s account centers on affliction, supplication to Allah, and mercy and restoration.
2 chapters2 min read
ذو الكفلDhul-Kifl
Dhul-Kifl is named among the patient and righteous. His status and additional biographical accounts require careful attribution.
2 chapters2 min read
موسىMusa
Musa’s extensive account includes his early life, calling, confrontation with Pharaoh, and guidance of his people.
12 chapters12 min read
هارونHarun
Harun is Musa’s brother and fellow prophet; their connected stories include cooperation and responsibility among their people.
3 chapters3 min read
داودDawud
Dawud’s accounts connect prophethood, worship, the Zabur, kingship, and the responsibility to judge justly.
4 chapters4 min read
سليمانSulayman
Sulayman’s narrative explores knowledge, authority, gratitude, and the encounter with the queen of Saba’.
5 chapters5 min read
إلياسIlyas
The Qur’an recounts Ilyas’s call to his people to turn from Ba‘l and worship Allah.
1 chapter1 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
يونسYunus
Yunus’s account brings together departure, distress, supplication, deliverance, and the response of his people.
3 chapters3 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 readThese are not every prophet sent by Allah. Qur’an 4:164 mentions messengers whose accounts were not related.