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The stories of the 25 prophets named in the Quran
The full story of the 25 prophets named in the Quran
The Quran names twenty-five prophets, each of whom played an essential part in the history of mankind. These messengers of Allah conveyed the same fundamental message: the worship of Allah alone and guidance to the straight path.
Among them, Adam was the first man and prophet created by Allah. Noah saved mankind from the flood with his ark. Abraham, father of the believers, broke the idols and accepted the command to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah. Moses freed the Children of Israel from Pharaoh and received the Torah.
Jesus was born miraculously to Mary and performed many wonders by Allah's leave. He announced the coming of the last messenger. Muhammad, the seal of the prophets, received the Quran and completed the divine message for all mankind.
Other important figures include Joseph and his prophetic dreams, David and his psalms, Solomon and his legendary wisdom, and Jonah swallowed by the fish. Each prophet faced particular trials and guided his people according to the teachings of Allah.
These accounts, set out in the Quran, offer lessons in patience, faith and perseverance. They show how the messengers overcame difficulty through their trust in Allah. Muslims study these stories to understand the foundational Islamic values .
Knowing the story of these twenty-five prophets enriches a believer's faith. These examples give strength in hard times and confirm that divine guidance has always accompanied mankind. To deepen that knowledge, reading the Quran remains essential.
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How many prophets are mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran names 25 prophets, from Adam to Muhammad ﷺ. It makes clear, however, that Allah sent other messengers whose stories are not told (Surah Ghafir, verse 78). All conveyed the same fundamental message: worship Allah alone and follow the straight path.
Who are the 25 prophets of Islam, in order?
In the traditional order: Adam, Idris, Nuh, Hud, Salih, Ibrahim, Lut, Ismail, Ishaq, Yaqub, Yusuf, Ayyub, Shuayb, Musa, Harun, Dhul-Kifl, Dawud, Sulayman, Ilyas, Al-Yasa, Yunus, Zakariya, Yahya, Isa and Muhammad ﷺ, the seal of the prophets. Each name on this page leads to that prophet's full story.
What are the biblical names of the prophets of Islam?
Most of the prophets of Islam have a biblical counterpart: Nuh is Noah, Ibrahim is Abraham, Musa is Moses, Dawud is David, Sulayman is Solomon, Yunus is Jonah, Yahya is John and Isa is Jesus. Some, such as Hud, Salih and Shuayb, are Arab prophets who do not appear in the Bible.
Who is the first and who is the last prophet?
The first prophet is Adam, the first man created by Allah. The last is Muhammad ﷺ, whom the Quran calls the seal of the prophets (Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 40). After him there is no prophet: his message, the Quran, is addressed to all mankind until the end of time.
What is the difference between a prophet and a messenger in Islam?
Most scholars hold that a messenger (rasul) is sent with a new law or a Book, as Musa with the Torah or Muhammad ﷺ with the Quran, while a prophet (nabi) recalls and applies an earlier law. Every messenger is a prophet, but not every prophet is a messenger. Both receive revelation from Allah.