Stories of the Prophets

The prophets in Islam — Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad ﷺ — and the one message they all brought.

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Stories of the Prophets

Abraham (Ibrahim): Friend of God

How the Qur'an tells the story of Abraham — his search for God, his stand against idols, the Kaaba he built with Ishmael, and his great test.

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Moses (Musa): The One Who Spoke With God

The story of Moses in the Qur'an — saved from the river as a baby, sent to Pharaoh, rescued at the parted sea, and given the Torah as guidance and mercy.

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The Life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: A Short Biography

A short biography of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — from orphan in Makkah to the first revelation, years of persecution, the move to Madinah and his farewell.

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The Story of Jesus in the Qur'an

How the Qur'an tells the story of Jesus — his mother Mary, his miraculous birth beneath a palm tree, his miracles and his mission to the Children of Israel.

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Who Are the Prophets in Islam?

Muslims believe in Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad ﷺ and many other prophets — all sent by the One God with the same core message.

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Adam: The First Human and the First Prophet

The story of Adam in the Qur'an — created by God, honoured with knowledge, tested in the Garden, and forgiven when he turned back to his Lord.

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David (Dawud): The Prophet-King Who Sang God's Praise

The story of David in the Qur'an — the young man who defeated Goliath, the king given the Psalms, the just judge who worked with his own hands.

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John the Baptist (Yahya): A Life of Purity and Courage

Who was John the Baptist (Yahya) in Islam? A prophet born to elderly parents, wise as a child, pure and kind, who confirmed the coming of Jesus.

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Jonah (Yunus): A Prayer From the Depths

The story of Jonah in the Qur'an — the prophet who left his people, was swallowed by a great fish, and was saved by a short prayer Muslims still say today.

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Joseph (Yusuf): The Most Beautiful of Stories

The story of Joseph in Surah Yusuf — a dream, a jealous plot, a well, a prison and a palace, ending in one of the most moving acts of forgiveness in scripture.

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Noah (Nuh): Patience Through Centuries of Calling

The story of Noah in the Qur'an — a prophet who called his people to God night and day, built the ark under God's watch, and was saved with the believers.

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Solomon (Sulayman): Wisdom, Power and Gratitude

The story of Solomon in the Qur'an — the wise prophet-king who understood the speech of birds, listened to an ant, and turned every gift into gratitude.

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Zechariah (Zakariyya): A Quiet Prayer, Answered

The story of Zechariah in the Qur'an — guardian of Mary, an elderly prophet who prayed in secret for a child and was given John (Yahya).

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