The 25 Prophets of Islam: Full List, Stories & Lessons
Islam teaches that Allah sent prophets to every nation to guide humanity back to the worship of the One God. The Qur'an names 25 prophets specifically, from Adam (AS), the first human, to Muhammad (ﷺ), the final messenger. Their stories are filled with guidance, wisdom, and powerful lessons for our daily lives — from the patience of Prophet Yusuf (AS) to the unwavering faith of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), each teaches us how to trust Allah and remain strong in our ایمان.
Below is the complete list of all 25 prophets in order, followed by their full stories — written in a simple and engaging way for both adults and children. Tap any name to jump straight to their story, or tap a story card further down to read it in full.
📜 Quick List: All 25 Prophets in Order
- Adam (AS) — آدَم
- Idris (AS) — إِدْرِيس
- Nuh (AS) — نُوح
- Hud (AS) — هُود
- Salih (AS) — صَالِح
- Ibrahim (AS) — إِبْرَاهِيم
- Isma'il (AS) — إِسْمَاعِيل
- Ishaq (AS) — إِسْحَاق
- Lut (AS) — لُوط
- Yaqub (AS) — يَعْقُوب
- Yusuf (AS) — يُوسُف
- Shu'ayb (AS) — شُعَيْب
- Ayyub (AS) — أَيُّوب
- Yunus (AS) — يُونُس
- Dhul-Kifl (AS) — ذُو الْكِفْل
- Musa (AS) — مُوسَى
- Harun (AS) — هَارُون
- Ilyas (AS) — إِلْيَاس
- Al-Yasa (AS) — الْيَسَع
- Dawud (AS) — دَاوُد
- Sulayman (AS) — سُلَيْمَان
- Zakariya (AS) — زَكَرِيَّا
- Yahya (AS) — يَحْيَى
- Isa (AS) — عِيسَى
- Muhammad (ﷺ) — مُحَمَّد
📖 Featured Prophet Stories
Prophet Adam as
آدَم
The first human and prophet, created by Allah and taught the names of all things.
Prophet Idris (AS)
إِدْرِيس
A wise and patient prophet, known for his devotion and early knowledge of writing.
Prophet Nuh (AS)
نُوح
He called his people to monotheism for 950 years and built the Ark by Allah's command.
Prophet Hud (AS)
هُود
Sent to the people of 'Aad, he warned them against arrogance and idol worship.
Prophet Salih (AS)
صَالِح
He was sent to Thamud and showed them the miracle of the she-camel, but they rejected him.
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
إِبْرَاهِيم
He fulfilled the vision and was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.
Prophet Isma'il (AS)
إِسْمَاعِيل
Son of Ibrahim, known for his obedience and role in building the Kaaba.
Prophet Lut (AS)
لُوط
He warned his people against immoral behavior and was saved from their destruction.
Prophet Yaqub (AS)
يَعْقُوب
Also known as Israel, he was the father of Yusuf and a model of patience.
Prophet Yusuf (AS)
يُوسُف
Known for his beauty, wisdom, and forgiveness. His story is a lesson in trust and resilience.
Prophet Shu'ayb (AS)
شُعَيْب
He preached honesty and justice to the people of Madyan, who were corrupt in trade.
Prophet Ayyub (AS)
أَيُّوب
He endured great suffering with patience and was rewarded by Allah for his steadfastness.
Prophet Yunus (AS)
يُونُس
Swallowed by a great fish, he repented and was saved. His people later believed and were spared.
Prophet Dhul-Kifl (AS)
ذُو الْكِفْل
A righteous man known for his justice and devotion. Some scholars say he was a prophet.
Prophet Harun (AS)
هَارُون
Brother of Musa, he supported him in delivering Allah's message to Pharaoh.
Prophet Ilyas (AS)
إِلْيَاس
He called his people to righteousness and is honored among the steadfast.
Prophet Al-Yasa (AS)
الْيَسَع
He continued the mission of Ilyas, guiding his people with patience and righteousness.
Prophet Sulayman (AS)
سُلَيْمَان
Son of Dawud, he ruled with justice and was given control over the jinn and animals.
Prophet Zakariya (AS)
زَكَرِيَّا
He prayed for a righteous child in old age, and Allah blessed him with Yahya (AS).
Prophet Isa (AS)
عِيسَى
Born of a virgin mother, he was a sign and a messenger sent to the Children of Israel.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
مُحَمَّد
The final messenger was sent with the Qur'an as guidance for all of mankind until the Day of Judgment.