Prophet Family Tree

Many prophets mentioned in the Quran were related to each other. This interactive family tree visualization shows the relationships between prophets, particularly the lineage from Ibrahim (Abraham) to Muhammad.

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Note: This is a simplified representation. The actual lineage spans thousands of years with many generations between some prophets. Dotted lines indicate multiple generations.

Key Family Relationships

  • Ibrahim (Abraham): Father of Isma'il (Ishmael) and Ishaq (Isaac)
  • Ishaq (Isaac): Son of Ibrahim, father of Ya'qub (Jacob)
  • Ya'qub (Jacob): Son of Ishaq, father of Yusuf (Joseph) and 11 other sons
  • Imran: Father of Maryam (Mary), the mother of Isa (Jesus)
  • Zakariyya (Zechariah): Father of Yahya (John the Baptist), guardian of Maryam
  • Muhammad: Descendant of Isma'il (Ishmael), son of Ibrahim

Quranic References

The Quran mentions that Allah chose certain families and granted them prophethood through their lineage:

"Allah chose Adam and Nuh (Noah), the family of Ibrahim (Abraham), and the family of Imran above all people of their time." (Quran 3:33)

Timeline Context

The prophets mentioned in the Quran lived across different time periods spanning thousands of years:

  • Adam: Beginning of humanity
  • Nuh (Noah): ~3000-4000 BCE
  • Ibrahim (Abraham): ~1800-2000 BCE
  • Musa (Moses): ~1300-1400 BCE
  • Dawud (David): ~1000 BCE
  • Isa (Jesus): ~0-30 CE
  • Muhammad: 570-632 CE

Understanding the Prophetic Lineage

The lineage of prophets in Islam is significant as it demonstrates how Allah chose certain families to carry His message. The most notable lineage is that of Ibrahim (Abraham), from whom came many prophets.

The Line of Isma'il (Ishmael)

From Isma'il's descendants came the Arabs, and after many generations, Prophet Muhammad. This fulfills the prayer of Ibrahim that a messenger would be raised from among Isma'il's descendants.

The Line of Ishaq (Isaac)

From Ishaq came Ya'qub (Jacob), also known as Isra'il (Israel), from whom the Israelites descended. Many prophets came from this lineage, including Yusuf (Joseph), Musa (Moses), Dawud (David), Sulayman (Solomon), and Isa (Jesus).

Interactive Features

This family tree visualization includes several interactive features to help you explore the relationships between prophets:

  • Click on any prophet to view detailed information about them
  • Use the tabs to switch between different views (Family Tree, Lineage View, Prophet Info)
  • Click on legend items to highlight specific lineages
  • Use zoom controls to adjust the view size