Prophet
Ayyub peace be upon him
The model of patience
Tested 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.
Nabi (prophet): one who receives revelation from Allah. Every messenger is a prophet, but not every prophet is a messenger.
- Sent to
- His people
- Region
- The Levant (according to historians)
- Named in the Quran
- 4 times by name
Key events
- Afflicted with severe harm and illness (21:83; 38:41); historians add that he lost his wealth and children.
- Called upon his Lord: "Harm has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful" (21:83).
- Told to strike the ground with his foot; a cool spring came forth for washing and drinking, and he was healed (38:42).
- His family was restored to him, and as many again with them (38:43).
- Allah said: "We found him patient an excellent servant" (38:44).
Lesson
Patience in hardship, and trust in Allah's mercy.
In the Quran
Lineage from Adam
About the lineage: Historians such as Ibn Ishaq trace his lineage to al-'Ays (Esau) son of Ishaq.