People

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

محمد ﷺ

b. 571 CE — d. 11 AH (632 CE)

The final Prophet and Messenger of Allah, sent as a mercy to all of mankind.

Prophet Adam

آدم

The first human being and first prophet, created by Allah from clay.

Prophet Idris

إدريس

An early prophet known for his piety and wisdom, raised to a high station by Allah.

Prophet Nuh

نوح

Prophet who preached for 950 years and was saved with the believers in the Ark during the great flood.

Prophet Hud

هود

Prophet sent to the people of Ad, who were destroyed for rejecting his message.

Prophet Salih

صالح

Prophet sent to the people of Thamud with the miraculous she-camel as a sign.

Prophet Ibrahim

إبراهيم

The friend of Allah (Khalilullah) who built the Kabah and is the patriarch of monotheism.

Prophet Lut

لوط

Nephew of Ibrahim, sent to the people of Sodom who were destroyed for their transgressions.

Prophet Ismail

إسماعيل

Son of Ibrahim who helped build the Kabah and is the ancestor of Prophet Muhammad.

Prophet Ishaq

إسحاق

Son of Ibrahim and Sarah, father of Yaqub, and ancestor of the Israelite prophets.

Prophet Yaqub

يعقوب

Son of Ishaq, also called Israel, father of the twelve tribes including Yusuf.

Prophet Yusuf

يوسف

Son of Yaqub whose story of patience through betrayal, imprisonment, and rise to power fills an entire surah.

Prophet Ayyub

أيوب

Prophet renowned for his extraordinary patience through severe illness and loss.

Prophet Shuayb

شعيب

Prophet sent to the people of Madyan, calling them to honest trade and worship of Allah.

Prophet Musa

موسى

The most frequently mentioned prophet in the Quran, who received the Torah and led the Israelites from Pharaoh.

Prophet Harun

هارون

Brother and helper of Musa, known for his eloquence.

Prophet Dhul-Kifl

ذو الكفل

A prophet mentioned twice in the Quran among the patient and righteous.

Prophet Dawud

داود

Prophet and king who received the Zabur (Psalms) and was known for his worship and just rule.

Prophet Sulayman

سليمان

Son of Dawud, prophet and king given dominion over jinn, animals, and the wind.

Prophet Ilyas

إلياس

Prophet who called the Israelites away from the worship of Baal.

Prophet al-Yasa

اليسع

A prophet mentioned in the Quran among the favored and righteous.

Prophet Yunus

يونس

Prophet swallowed by a whale who repented; his people were the only nation to believe and be saved.

Prophet Zakariya

زكريا

Guardian of Maryam who was granted a son, Yahya, in his old age.

Prophet Yahya

يحيى

Son of Zakariya, a noble and chaste prophet who confirmed the coming of Isa.

Prophet Isa

عيسى

Born miraculously to Maryam, given the Injil, performed miracles by Allah permission, and was raised to heaven.

Khadijah bint Khuwailid

خديجة بنت خويلد

b. 555 CE — d. 620 CE

First wife of the Prophet and the first person to accept Islam.

Khadijah bint Khuwaylid

خديجة بنت خويلد

b. 555 CE — d. 619 CE

The first wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the first person to accept Islam. A successful businesswoman and beloved mother of the believers.

Abu Sufyan ibn Harb

أبو سفيان بن حرب

b. 565 CE — d. 32 AH (653 CE)

Leader of Quraysh who accepted Islam at the conquest of Mecca.

Abbas ibn Abdul-Muttalib

العباس بن عبد المطلب

b. 566 CE — d. 32 AH (653 CE)

The Prophet uncle and progenitor of the Abbasid dynasty.

Salman al-Farisi

سلمان الفارسي

b. 568 CE — d. 36 AH (656 CE)

A Persian companion who suggested digging the trench at the Battle of al-Khandaq.