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تاريخ الإسلام والأنبياء والصحابة
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تاريخ الإسلام والأنبياء والصحابة
الأنبياء والرسل المذكورون في القرآن الكريم
The Holy Qur'an explicitly mentions twenty-five prophets and messengers by name, extending from Adam ﷺ to the final Seal of the Prophets, Muhammad ﷺ. Explore their chronologies, historical locations, journeys, and verified scriptural evidence without false certainty or unfounded historical extrapolations.
« إِنَّا أَوْحَيْنَا إِلَيْكَ كَمَا أَوْحَيْنَا إِلَىٰ نُوحٍ وَالنَّبِيِّينَ مِن بَعْدِهِ ... وَرُسُلًا قَدْ قَصَصْنَاهُمْ عَلَيْكَ مِن قَبْلُ وَرُسُلًا لَّمْ نَقْصُصْهُمْ عَلَيْكَ ۚ وَكَلَّمَ اللَّهُ مُوسَىٰ تَكْلِيمًا »
“Indeed, We have revealed to you as We revealed to Noah and the prophets after him... And [We sent] messengers about whom We have told you before and messengers about whom We have not told you. And to Moses Allah spoke directly.”
The first human being and the first prophet created by Allah.
An ancient prophet praised in the Qur'an for his truthfulness and lofty station.
One of the resolute Messengers (Ulu al-Azm), known for calling his people for 950 years and building the Ark.
Sent to the ancient people of 'Ad in the southern Arabian Peninsula.
Sent to the people of Thamud in the region of Al-Hijr (Mada'in Salih).
Khalilullah (the Friend of Allah), father of prophets, builder of the Ka'bah with his son Ismail.
Contemporary and nephew of Ibrahim ﷺ, sent to the cities of the Plain (Sodom area).
Elder son of Ibrahim ﷺ, forefather of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, co-builder of the Ka'bah.
Son of Ibrahim and Sarah, praised as a righteous prophet.
Also known as Isra'il, son of Ishaq ﷺ, father of the twelve tribes including Yusuf ﷺ.
Son of Yaqub ﷺ, honored with beauty, prophetic wisdom, and state administration in Egypt.
Renowned for his exemplary patience and perseverance through severe trials.
Sent to the people of Madyan and the companions of the Aykah, calling for fair trade and worship of Allah.
Kalimullah (the one with whom Allah spoke directly), resolute Messenger sent to Pharaoh and the Children of Israel.
Brother of Musa ﷺ, granted prophethood as his helper and eloquent supporter.
Prophet and righteous king of Israel, given the Zabur (Psalms), blessed with beautiful recitation and craftsmanship in iron.
Son of Dawud ﷺ, prophet and king granted immense dominion including understanding the speech of birds and control over the wind.
Sent to the Children of Israel calling them away from the idol Ba'l to worship the Lord of all creation.
Prophet praised in Surah Al-An'am and Surah Sad among the righteous and chosen servants.
Dhul-Nun (the companion of the fish), sent to the people of Nineveh.
Praised in the Qur'an alongside Ismail and Idris as among the patient and righteous.
Prophet, guardian of Maryam, granted Yahya in advanced age after sincere supplication.
Son of Zakariyya ﷺ, granted wisdom and purity in his youth, confirming the word of Allah.
Son of Maryam, Messiah, Word from Allah, and resolute Messenger granted profound miracles.
The final Messenger of Allah, Khatam an-Nabiyyin (Seal of the Prophets), sent as a mercy to all creation.