Islam reveres a long line of prophets, recognizing a total of 25 in its traditions. While the full list of all 25 prophets is extensive, many are familiar figures across Abrahamic faiths, serving as divine messengers who guided humanity.
Key Prophets in Islam
The following are among the prophets explicitly mentioned in Islamic tradition, whose lives and messages form a cornerstone of Islamic belief:
| Prophet's Arabic Name | English Equivalent (where applicable) |
|---|---|
| Adam | |
| Idris | Enoch |
| Nuh | Noah |
| Hud | Heber |
| Saleh | Methusaleh |
| Lut | Lot |
| Ibrahim | Abraham |
| Ismail | Ishmael |
| Ishaq | Isaac |
| Yaqub | Jacob |
| Yusuf | Joseph |
| Shu'aib | Jethro |
| Ayyub | Job |
| Dhulkifl | Ezekiel |
| Musa | Moses |
| Harun | Aaron |
| Dawud | David |
| Sulayman | Solomon |
| Ilyas | Elias |
This list comprises many of the significant prophets whose stories and teachings are foundational to Islamic belief, representing a portion of the total 25 prophets recognized in Islam.
