Tree of the Prophets

The 25 prophets

In approximate chronological order. Select a prophet to read more.

  1. 1AdamProphetFather of mankindThe first human being and the first prophet. Allah created him from clay, breathed into him of His spirit, and made him a vicegerent (khalifah) on earth.
  2. 2IdrisProphetEnochA man of truth and a prophet whom Allah raised to a high station. Many scholars identify him with Enoch (Akhnukh), a descendant of Shith.
  3. 3NuhUlul 'Azm (Firm Resolve)NoahThe first messenger sent after people fell into idol-worship. He remained among his people for 950 years, calling them to Allah; then Allah saved him and the believers in the Ark from the great Flood.
  4. 4HudMessengerSent to 'AdSent to the mighty people of 'Ad in the sand dunes (al-Ahqaf) of southern Arabia, who were arrogant about their strength. He called them to worship Allah alone.
  5. 5SalihMessengerSent to ThamudSent to Thamud, who carved their homes into mountains. Allah gave them a she-camel as a clear sign; they killed it and were destroyed.
  6. 6IbrahimUlul 'Azm (Firm Resolve)Abraham · Friend of AllahThe father of the prophets and a pure monotheist (hanif). He broke his people's idols, was saved from the fire, and built the Ka'bah with his son Isma'il.
  7. 7LutMessengerLot · nephew of IbrahimIbrahim's nephew, who believed in him and migrated with him. He was sent to the people of Sodom, who committed an indecency no one had done before; they were destroyed and he was saved with his family except his wife.
  8. 8Isma'ilMessengerIshmaelThe firstborn son of Ibrahim, from Hajar. He grew up in Makkah, helped his father build the Ka'bah, and is the ancestor of the northern Arabs and of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
  9. 9IshaqProphetIsaacThe second son of Ibrahim, born to Sarah in her old age as glad tidings brought by the angels. He is the father of Ya'qub and ancestor of the Children of Israel.
  10. 10Ya'qubProphetJacob · Isra'ilThe son of Ishaq, also called Isra'il. His twelve sons became the twelve tribes of the Children of Israel. He is known for his "beautiful patience" after losing his son Yusuf.
  11. 11YusufMessengerJosephThe son of Ya'qub, given great beauty and the knowledge of interpreting dreams. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery and imprisoned, he rose to manage the treasuries of Egypt and forgave his brothers.
  12. 12AyyubProphetJobTested for many years with the loss of his wealth, children and health, he remained patient and grateful. Allah restored to him all he had lost and more.
  13. 13Shu'aybMessengerSent to MadyanSent to the people of Madyan and the Companions of the Thicket (al-Aykah), who cheated in weights and measures. He called them to worship Allah and deal honestly.
  14. 14MusaUlul 'Azm (Firm Resolve)Moses · Kalim AllahThe prophet mentioned most in the Quran. Sent to Pharaoh and the Children of Israel, he led them out of bondage in Egypt and received the Torah.
  15. 15HarunMessengerAaron · brother of MusaThe elder brother of Musa, made a prophet and helper to him in answer to Musa's prayer. He was known for his eloquence and gentleness.
  16. 16Dhul-KiflProphetAmong the patientA prophet praised in the Quran among the patient and the best. His identity is debated; many scholars said he pledged to fulfil a responsibility (kifl) and faithfully kept it.
  17. 17DawudProphetDavidA prophet and king of the Children of Israel who, as a young man, killed Jalut (Goliath). Allah gave him the Zabur, kingship and wisdom, and the mountains and birds glorified Allah with him.
  18. 18SulaymanProphetSolomonThe son of Dawud, who inherited his prophethood and kingship. Allah made the wind and the jinn subject to him and taught him the speech of birds.
  19. 19IlyasMessengerElijahA messenger to the Children of Israel, descended from Harun according to historians. He was sent to a people who worshipped the idol Ba'l (Baal).
  20. 20Al-Yasa'ProphetElishaA prophet of the Children of Israel who, according to historians, accompanied Ilyas and succeeded him in calling people to Allah. The Quran counts him among the best.
  21. 21YunusMessengerJonah · Dhun-NunSent to the people of Nineveh. He left them in anger, was swallowed by a great fish and saved after his famous supplication. His people then believed and were spared.
  22. 22ZakariyyaProphetZechariahA prophet of the Children of Israel and the guardian of Maryam. In old age, with a barren wife, he prayed quietly for a righteous heir and was given Yahya.
  23. 23YahyaProphetJohn · son of ZakariyyaThe son of Zakariyya, given wisdom while still a child. He was pure, devout and dutiful to his parents, and confirmed "a word from Allah" 'Isa.
  24. 24'IsaUlul 'Azm (Firm Resolve)Jesus · al-MasihBorn miraculously to Maryam without a father, he was sent to the Children of Israel with the Injil and clear miracles. Allah raised him up to Himself, and, according to authentic hadith, he will return before the Last Day.
  25. 25MuhammadUlul 'Azm (Firm Resolve)Seal of the ProphetsThe final messenger, sent as a mercy to all the worlds. Born in Makkah, he received the Quran over 23 years and completed the message of all the prophets before him.