Prophets in the Quran and their Lineage

Prophetic Lineage Flowchart

Adam (AS) - آدم

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

Quranic Story: His creation, prostration of angels, dwelling in Paradise, eating from the forbidden tree, seeking forgiveness, and being sent to Earth (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:30-39).

Son of Adam (AS). Continued the message of monotheism.

Descendant of Shith. Known for his wisdom and being elevated to a high station.

Quranic Story: Mentioned as truthful and a prophet, elevated to a high position (Surah Maryam 19:56-57).

Nuh ibn Lamik ibn Muttashalakh ibn Akhnukh (Idris).

Quranic Story: Preached monotheism for centuries, built the Ark, the Great Flood (Surah Nuh, Surah Hud 11:25-49).

Son of Nuh (AS). From his lineage came several prophets.

Ibrahim ibn Tarah ibn Nahur ... ibn Sam ibn Nuh (AS).

Quranic Story: His struggle against idol worship, dream of sacrificing Isma'il, building the Kaaba (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:51-73, Surah As-Saffat 37:99-113).

Son of Ibrahim (AS). Ancestor of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Quranic Story: Assisted Ibrahim in building the Kaaba, nearly sacrificed (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:127, Surah As-Saffat 37:102).

Muhammad ibn Abdullah ... ibn Adnan (descendant of Isma'il AS).

Quranic Story: Revelation of the Quran, Hijra, battles of Badr and Uhud, conquest of Makkah, establishing Islam (Numerous Surahs, e.g., Surah Al-Fath 48, Surah Al-Ahzab 33).

Son of Ibrahim (AS). Ancestor of many Israelite prophets.

Quranic Story: His birth was a glad tiding to Ibrahim and Sarah in their old age (Surah Hud 11:71).

Son of Ishaq (AS). Also known as Israel, father of the 12 tribes.

Quranic Story: His covenant with Allah, his sons, and his vision for his progeny (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:132-133, Surah Yusuf 12).

Son of Ya'qub (AS).

Quranic Story: The entire Surah Yusuf details his life, from the well to his rise in Egypt (Surah Yusuf 12).

Son of Ya'qub (AS). From his lineage came Musa (AS).

Quranic Story: (Mentioned generally as one of the tribes of Israel).

Musa ibn Imran ibn Qahath ibn Lawi ibn Ya'qub (AS).

Quranic Story: His birth, growing up in Pharaoh's palace, parting the Red Sea, receiving the Torah (Surah Taha 20, Surah Al-Qasas 28).

Brother of Musa (AS), also a prophet.

Quranic Story: Assisted Musa in his mission to Pharaoh, his eloquence (Surah Taha 20:29-36).

Descendant of Ya'qub (AS). A prophet-king.

Quranic Story: Defeated Goliath, was given the Zabur (Psalms), wise judgment, softened iron (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:251, Surah Saba 34:10-11).

Son of Dawud (AS). A prophet-king with immense power.

Quranic Story: Controlled jinn, animals, and wind; visited Queen of Sheba (Surah An-Naml 27, Surah Saba 34:12-14).

Descendant of Dawud (AS). Guardian of Maryam.

Quranic Story: Prayed for a child in old age, received Yahya (John) as a sign (Surah Ali 'Imran 3:37-41, Surah Maryam 19:2-15).

Son of Zakariyya (AS). Preceded Isa (AS).

Quranic Story: His birth was a miracle, described as noble, chaste, and a prophet (Surah Ali 'Imran 3:39, Surah Maryam 19:7-15).

From the lineage of Dawud (AS). Mother of Isa (AS).

Quranic Story: Her miraculous conception of Isa, her piety and devotion, the annunciation (Surah Maryam 19, Surah Ali 'Imran 3:42-47).

Son of Maryam. No human father.

Quranic Story: Miraculous birth, speaking from the cradle, performing miracles by Allah's will, not crucified, raised to heavens (Surah Ali 'Imran 3:45-55, Surah An-Nisa 4:157-158).

(Other sons of Nuh (AS) like Ham and Yafith had descendants, but the primary prophetic lineage continues through Sam.)

Hud (AS) - هود

A prophet sent to the people of 'Ad, in Al-Ahqaf.

Quranic Story: Called his people to worship Allah, warned them against idolatry, but they denied him and were destroyed by a violent wind (Surah Hud 11:50-60, Surah Al-A'raf 7:65-72).

Salih (AS) - صالح

A prophet sent to the people of Thamud in Al-Hijr.

Quranic Story: Challenged by his people to produce a miracle (the she-camel), which they then slaughtered, leading to their destruction by an earthquake (Surah Hud 11:61-68, Surah Al-A'raf 7:73-79).

Lut (AS) - لوط (Lot)

Prophet sent to the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. Nephew of Ibrahim (AS).

Quranic Story: Warned his people against homosexuality, but they persisted, leading to their destruction by stones of baked clay (Surah Hud 11:77-83, Surah Al-A'raf 7:80-84).

Shu'aib (AS) - شعيب

A prophet sent to the people of Madyan and al-Aykah (the Dwellers of the Wood).

Quranic Story: Called his people to honesty in trade, and to worship Allah, but they rejected him and were destroyed by an earthquake/shadowy cloud (Surah Hud 11:84-95, Surah Ash-Shu'ara 26:176-191).

Ayyub (AS) - أيوب (Job)

A patient and righteous prophet, known for his steadfastness through immense trials.

Quranic Story: His severe illness and loss, his unwavering patience, and Allah's restoration of his health and wealth (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:83-84, Surah Sad 38:41-44).

Dhul-Kifl (AS) - ذو الكفل (Ezekiel or Isaiah)

A righteous prophet, known for his steadfastness and patience. His identity is debated by scholars.

Quranic Story: Mentioned as among the patient and righteous, and elevated to Allah's mercy (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:85-86, Surah Sad 38:48).

Yunus (AS) - يونس (Jonah)

A prophet sent to the people of Nineveh.

Quranic Story: Left his people in anger, swallowed by a whale, repented, and was returned to his people who then believed (Surah Yunus 10:98, Surah As-Saffat 37:139-148, Surah Al-Anbiya 21:87-88).

Ilyas (AS) - إلياس (Elijah)

A prophet sent to the people of Baalbek.

Quranic Story: Called his people to abandon idol worship (Baal) and worship Allah alone. His people denied him, except for a few (Surah As-Saffat 37:123-132, Surah Al-An'am 6:85).

Al-Yasa' (AS) - اليسع (Elisha)

A prophet from the Children of Israel, successor to Ilyas (AS).

Quranic Story: Mentioned among the chosen and righteous (Surah Sad 38:48, Surah Al-An'am 6:86).