Stories of Faith

The 25 Prophets of Islam

Explore the lives of the prophets mentioned in the Quran — their trials, miracles, and timeless lessons for every believer.

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أَبُو الْبَشَر

Aadam عليه السلام

Chosen by Allah

Adam (AS) was the first human being and the first prophet. Allah created him from clay and brea...

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النَّبِيُّ الصَّابِر

Idris عليه السلام

The Truthful, Raised to a High Station

Idris (AS) was known for his great patience and was raised to a high station by Allah. Many sch...

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شَاكِرُ اللَّه

Nuh عليه السلام

Grateful Servant of Allah

Nuh (AS) preached for 950 years and built the Ark by Allah's command. When his people refused t...

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نَبِيُّ عَاد

Hud عليه السلام

Prophet to the People of 'Ad

Hud (AS) was sent to the proud and powerful people of 'Ad in ancient Arabia. They rejected him...

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نَبِيُّ ثَمُود

Salih عليه السلام

Prophet to the People of Thamud

Salih (AS) was sent to the Thamud people. Allah gave them a she-camel as a miracle and sign. Wh...

9x in Qur'an 1 story

إِبرَاهِيم

خَلِيلُ اللَّه

Ibrahim عليه السلام

Khalilullah — Friend of Allah

Ibrahim (AS) is one of the greatest prophets and is called "Khalilullah" (Friend of Allah). He...

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نَبِيُّ اللَّه

Lut عليه السلام

Prophet to the People of Sodom

Lut (AS) was the nephew of Ibrahim (AS) and was sent to the people of Sodom who had fallen into...

27x in Qur'an 1 story

إِسمَاعِيل

ذَبِيحُ اللَّه

Ismail عليه السلام

Dhabihullah — The one offered in sacrifice

Ismail (AS) was the firstborn son of Ibrahim (AS). As an infant, he and his mother Hajar were l...

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نَبِيُّ اللَّه

Ishaq عليه السلام

A Righteous Prophet

Ishaq (AS) was the second son of Ibrahim (AS) born to Sarah in her old age as a miraculous gift...

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إِسرَائِيل

Yaqub عليه السلام

Israel — Servant of Allah

Yaqub (AS) was the son of Ishaq (AS). He was also known as Israel. His 12 sons became the 12 tr...

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الصِّدِّيق

Yusuf عليه السلام

The Most Beautiful Story

Yusuf (AS) had the entire Surah Yusuf dedicated to his story — called "the best of stories" by...

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الصَّابِر

Ayyub عليه السلام

Symbol of Patience

Ayyub (AS) was tested with severe illness, loss of wealth and family for years. He never compla...

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خَطِيبُ الْأَنْبِيَاء

Shu'ayb عليه السلام

Prophet to Midian

Shu'ayb (AS) was sent to the people of Midian who were cheating in trade and business. He calle...

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كَلِيمُ اللَّه

Musa عليه السلام

Kalimullah — One who spoke to Allah

Musa (AS) is the most mentioned prophet in the Quran. Born in Egypt under Pharaoh's oppression,...

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نَبِيُّ اللَّه

Harun عليه السلام

Brother and Helper of Musa

Harun (AS) was the elder brother of Musa (AS) and was granted prophethood to assist him. He was...

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ذُو الكِفل

الصَّابِر الصَّالِح

Dhul-Kifl عليه السلام

The Patient and Righteous

Dhul-Kifl (AS) is mentioned among the patient and righteous. His exact story is not detailed in...

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خَلِيفَةُ اللَّه

Dawud عليه السلام

King and Prophet

Dawud (AS) was both a prophet and a great king. As a young man he defeated the giant Jalut (Gol...

16x in Qur'an 1 story

سُلَيمَان

نَبِيٌّ مَلِك

Sulayman عليه السلام

Sulayman (AS) was given extraordinary gifts — he could speak to animals and birds, command the...

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إِلِيَاس

نَبِيُّ اللَّه

Ilyas عليه السلام

Prophet to the People of Baal

Ilyas (AS) was sent to a people who had turned to idol worship, specifically the idol Ba'l. He...

3x in Qur'an 1 story

مِنَ الْأَخْيَار

Al-Yasa' عليه السلام

Among the Best of People

Al-Yasa' (AS) is mentioned among the prophets who were guided by Allah and chosen above the nat...

2x in Qur'an 1 story

ذُو النُّون

Yunus عليه السلام

Dhun-Nun — Man of the Whale

Yunus (AS) left his people without Allah's permission and was swallowed by a giant whale. In th...

4x in Qur'an 1 story

زَكَرِيَّا

نَبِيُّ اللَّه

Zakariyya عليه السلام

Guardian of Maryam

Zakariyya (AS) was the guardian of Maryam (Mary). In his old age, seeing the miraculous provisi...

7x in Qur'an 1 story

سَيِّدًا وَحَصُورًا

Yahya عليه السلام

Granted wisdom in youth

Yahya (AS) was given wisdom by Allah while still a child. He confirmed the word of Allah regard...

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رُوحُ اللَّه

Isa عليه السلام

Ruhullah — Spirit of Allah

Isa (AS) was born miraculously to the virgin Maryam. He spoke from the cradle, healed the sick,...

25x in Qur'an 1 story

مُحَمَّد ﷺ

حَبِيبُ اللَّه

Messenger of Allah ﷺ — Seal of the Prophets • Mercy to All Worlds

Muhammad ﷺ is the final and greatest prophet, sent as a mercy to all of mankind. Born in Makkah...

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