Prophet Alyasa (Elisha, peace be upon him)

Alyasa (peace be upon him) is among the prophets mentioned in the Quran with high praise, identified by classical scholars as corresponding to the prophet Elisha. He is mentioned alongside other great prophets in two passages of the Quran, affirming his rank and virtue. In Surah Al-An'am (6:85–87), Allah lists Alyasa among a series of honored prophets: "And Zakariyya and Yahya and Isa and Ilyas — all were of the righteous. And Ismail and Alyasa and Yunus and Lut — and all We preferred above the worlds." The phrase "preferred above the worlds" is a remarkable elevation — indicating these prophets were chosen above all creation in their time. Alyasa is also mentioned in Surah Sad (38:48): "And remember Our servants Ismail and Alyasa and Dhul-Kifl — and all are among the outstanding." The term "outstanding" (akhyar) places him among the best of Allah's servants. In the biblical tradition, Elisha was the successor and disciple of Elijah. He performed miracles and continued the prophetic mission of calling Israel back to the worship of the one God. Islamic tradition does not provide detailed narrative about Alyasa's specific mission or the miracles he performed, as the Quran focuses on establishing his rank rather than narrating his story in detail. The mention of Alyasa in the Quran is a reminder that Allah's guidance has been present throughout all of human history — through a long chain of prophets sent to different peoples and times. Each of these prophets carried the same essential message: worship Allah alone, avoid associating partners with Him, and live righteously. Alyasa's high praise in the Quran ensures his place among the honored prophets of Allah, even though the details of his mission are known more fully to Allah than to us.