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آدم
آدمAdamProphet 1Origin
The First Human and the Father of Mankind
Prophet Adam (AS) was the first human created by Allah from clay. He was taught the names of all things and commanded the angels to prostrate to him. His story is one of creation, trial, repentance, and divine mercy.
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إدريس
إدريسIdrisProphet 2descendant
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The Prophet of Wisdom and Elevation
Prophet Idris (AS) was known for his extreme righteousness and devotion. He was the first to use a pen and was elevated by Allah to a high station.
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نوح
نوحNuhProphet 3descendant
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The Prophet of Resilience and the Great Flood
Prophet Nuh (AS) spent 950 years calling his people to the absolute oneness of Allah. Despite their mockery and rejection, he remained steadfast, eventually building the Ark to save the believers from the Great Flood.
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هود
هودHudProphet 4descendant
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The Prophet to the Arrogant People of 'Ad
Prophet Hud (AS) was sent to the people of 'Ad, a nation of giants known for their incredible architecture and even greater arrogance. He warned them against their pride before they were destroyed by a violent wind.
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صالح
صالحSalehProphet 5descendant
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The Miracle of the She-Camel
Prophet Saleh (AS) was sent to the people of Thamud. As a proof of his message, Allah brought a miraculous she-camel out of a rock. When the people killed her, they were struck by a terrifying blast.
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إبراهيم
إبراهيمIbrahimProphet 6descendant
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The Friend of Allah and Father of Prophets
Prophet Ibrahim (AS) is the archetype of pure monotheism (Tawhid). From breaking his people's idols to surviving the fire of Nimrod and preparing to sacrifice his son Ismail, his life was a series of ultimate tests of faith.
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إسماعيل
إسماعيلIsmailProphet 8child
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The Sacrifice and the Well of Zamzam
Prophet Ismail (AS), the first son of Ibrahim, was the one left in the desert of Makkah as a child. He helped his father rebuild the Kaaba and was famously willing to be sacrificed.
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محمد
محمدMuhammadProphet 25descendant
descendant
The Final Messenger and Mercy to the Worlds
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is the last of the prophets, sent to all of humanity. He received the Quran over 23 years and built a community of faith that changed world history.
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إسحاق
إسحاقIshaqProphet 9child
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The Prophet of Good Tidings and Lineage
Prophet Ishaq (AS) was the second son of Ibrahim, born to Sarah in her old age. He was a 'Prophet of the Righteous' and the ancestor of the Children of Israel.
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يعقوب
يعقوبYaqubProphet 10child
child
The Prophet of Beautiful Patience
Prophet Yaqub (AS) (Jacob) is the father of the twelve tribes. He is best known for his immense grief and 'Beautiful Patience' over the loss of his son Yusuf.
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يوسف
يوسفYusufProphet 11child
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The Beauty of Patience and Integrity
Prophet Yusuf (AS) experienced betrayal by his brothers, slavery, and false imprisonment before rising to become the treasurer of Egypt. His story is described by Allah as 'the best of stories'.
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موسى
موسىMusaProphet 14descendant
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Speaking to Allah and Facing Tyranny
Prophet Musa (AS) was sent to confront the greatest tyrant of his time, Pharaoh. With his brother Harun, he led the Children of Israel out of bondage and received the Torah on Mount Sinai.
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هارون
هارونHarunProphet 15brother
brother
The Helper and Eloquent Spokesman
Prophet Harun (AS), the brother of Musa, was given prophecy to assist Musa in his mission to Pharaoh, specifically because of his eloquence and gentle speech.
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إلياس
إلياسIlyasProphet 19descendant
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The Warrior Against Baal-Worship
Prophet Ilyas (AS) (Elijah) was sent to his people who had taken a statue called Baal as their god. He challenged them to return to the worship of the One Creator.
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اليسع
اليسعAl-Yasa'Prophet 20successor
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The Follower and the Successor
Prophet Al-Yasa' (AS) (Elisha) was the successor to Ilyas. He is listed among the most preferred and righteous of all prophets.
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داوود
داوودDawudProphet 17descendant
descendant
The King, Warrior, and Giver of Psalms
Prophet Dawud (AS) was both a king and a prophet. He defeated Goliath (Jalut) as a youth and was given the Zabur (Psalms). He was known for his beautiful voice and intense worship.
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سليمان
سليمانSulaymanProphet 18child
child
The Wise King Over Men and Jinns
Prophet Sulayman (AS), the son of Dawud, was granted a kingdom like no other—authority over the wind, the animals, and the Jinn. He was a master of wisdom and justice.
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يونس
يونسYunusProphet 21descendant
descendant
The Prophet of the Whale and the Power of Dhikr
Prophet Yunus (AS) left his people in frustration before they could believe. He was swallowed by a massive whale and spent 40 days in its belly praying for forgiveness.
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زكريا
زكرياZakariyaProphet 22descendant
descendant
The Guardian and the Seeker of Heirs
Prophet Zakariya (AS) was the guardian of Maryam (Mary). In his extreme old age, he prayed for a son who would carry the Prophetic legacy, and he was blessed with Yahya.
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يحيى
يحيىYahyaProphet 23child
child
The Pious and Tender-Hearted Son
Prophet Yahya (AS) (John) was gifted with wisdom as a child. He was known for his piety, gentle heart, and for confirming the word of Allah through Isa (AS).
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عيسى
عيسىIsaProphet 24descendant
descendant
The Word of Allah and the Prophet of Miracles
Prophet Isa (AS) (Jesus) was born to Maryam (AS) without a father. He spoke in the cradle, healed the blind/leper, and was raised to heaven by Allah.
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أيوب
أيوبAyyubProphet 12descendant
descendant
The Ultimate Example of Endurance
Prophet Ayyub (AS) was tested with the loss of all his wealth, his children, and his health for many years. He remained grateful and never complained against Allah.
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ذو الكفل
ذو الكفلDhul-KiflProphet 16descendant
descendant
The One Who Reached the High Standard
Dhul-Kifl (AS) is mentioned minimally in the Quran as one of the extremely patient and righteous prophets who fulfilled his covenants.
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شعيب
شعيبShu'aibProphet 13descendant
descendant
The Prophet of Social Justice and Trade
Prophet Shu'aib (AS) was sent to the people of Madyan, who were known for cheating in weights and measures. He was the most eloquent of speakers among the prophets.
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لوط
لوطLutProphet 7nephew
nephew
Standing for Purity in a Corrupt Society
Prophet Lut (AS), the nephew of Ibrahim, was sent to the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to warn them against their grave immoralities and corruption.
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