Prophets in the Quran

The Quran mentions 25 prophets by name and contains numerous references to their stories, teachings, and examples. Explore key Quranic verses about prophets below.

Adam
  • Creation and Appointment: Surah Al-Baqarah (2:30-37)
  • Temptation by Iblis: Surah Al-A'raf (7:19-25)
  • Repentance: Surah Al-Baqarah (2:37)
  • Warning to Mankind: Surah Ta-Ha (20:115-124)
Nuh (Noah)
  • Story of the Flood: Surah Hud (11:25-48)
  • Building of the Ark: Surah Hud (11:37-38)
  • His Son Who Disbelieved: Surah Hud (11:42-43)
  • Entire Chapter: Surah Nuh (71)
Ibrahim (Abraham)
  • Breaking the Idols: Surah Al-Anbiya (21:51-70)
  • Building the Ka'bah: Surah Al-Baqarah (2:127)
  • Sacrifice of His Son: Surah As-Saffat (37:102-107)
  • Prayer for Makkah: Surah Ibrahim (14:35-41)
Musa (Moses)
  • Confrontation with Pharaoh: Surah Al-A'raf (7:103-137)
  • Parting of the Sea: Surah Ash-Shu'ara (26:63-66)
  • Receiving the Torah: Surah Al-A'raf (7:142-145)
  • Meeting with Khidr: Surah Al-Kahf (18:60-82)
Isa (Jesus)
  • Miraculous Birth: Surah Maryam (19:16-34)
  • Miracles Performed: Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:110)
  • Being Raised to Heaven: Surah An-Nisa (4:157-158)
  • As a Sign: Surah Al-Anbiya (21:91)
Muhammad
  • Seal of the Prophets: Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40)
  • Night Journey: Surah Al-Isra (17:1)
  • Character and Mission: Surah Al-Anbiya (21:107)
  • As a Mercy: Surah Al-Qalam (68:4)

Featured Verse Collection

Prophets as Role Models

أُولَٰئِكَ الَّذِينَ هَدَى اللَّهُ ۖ فَبِهُدَاهُمُ اقْتَدِهْ

"Those are the ones whom Allah has guided, so from their guidance take an example." (Quran 6:90)

This verse instructs the Prophet Muhammad (and by extension, all believers) to follow the example of previous prophets. It emphasizes that the guidance given to all prophets comes from the same source and follows the same principles.

Context

This verse appears after mentioning 18 prophets, indicating that they all share the same fundamental message of monotheism and moral excellence.

Application

Muslims are encouraged to study the lives of prophets and emulate their virtues, patience, and steadfastness in faith.