Prophet
Ishaq peace be upon him
The 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.
Nabi (prophet): one who receives revelation from Allah. Every messenger is a prophet, but not every prophet is a messenger.
- Sent to
- The people of Canaan
- Region
- Palestine
- Named in the Quran
- 17 times by name
Key events
- The angels gave Ibrahim and Sarah the glad tidings of his birth (11:71-72).
- Described as "a knowledgeable boy" (51:28) and "a prophet among the righteous" (37:112).
- Father of Ya'qub, through whom came the prophets of the Children of Israel (11:71).
- Blessed together with his father (37:113).
Lesson
Allah's gifts can come even when they seem impossible.