Prophets of Islam

The first human being and the first prophet, created directly by Allah and taught the names of all things.

Described in the Quran as truthful and patient, raised to a high station.

Called his people to worship Allah alone for centuries, and built the ark that saved the believers from the great flood.

Sent to the people of 'Ad, warning them against arrogance and idolatry.

Sent to the Thamud people, associated with the miracle of a she-camel sent as a sign.

Known as the Friend of Allah, rebuilt the Kaaba with his son Ismail, and is revered as a patriarch across the Abrahamic faiths.

A nephew of Ibrahim, sent to warn the people of Sodom.

Son of Ibrahim, whose willingness to be sacrificed is commemorated during Eid al-Adha, and an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.

Son of Ibrahim, father of Yaqub, and a patriarch of the Israelite prophetic line.

Also known as Israel, father of the twelve tribes, and of Yusuf.

His story of betrayal, patience, and eventual rise to power in Egypt is told in full in Surah Yusuf.

Known for his extraordinary patience through severe trials and illness.

Sent to the people of Madyan, calling them to honest dealing and away from fraud.

Given the Torah, led the Israelites out of Egypt, and is the prophet mentioned most often in the Quran.

Musa's brother, who supported and spoke alongside him before Pharaoh.

Mentioned briefly in the Quran as patient and righteous.

Given the Zabur (Psalms), known for his beautiful voice in recitation and his just rule.

Son of Dawud, given a vast kingdom and the ability to understand the speech of animals.

Called his people away from idol worship back to the worship of Allah alone.

Successor to Ilyas, mentioned among the righteous and favored prophets.

Known for being swallowed by a great fish after leaving his people in frustration, and his sincere repentance.

Prayed for a child in his old age and was given Yahya; also the guardian of Maryam.

Given wisdom and compassion from childhood, and known for his piety.

Born miraculously to Maryam, given the Injil, and performed many miracles by the permission of Allah.

The final prophet, through whom the Quran was revealed, sent as a mercy to all of creation.