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Stories of the Prophets
In chronological order

The Lives of the Prophets ﷺ

The prophets named in the Quran — their message, their trials, the miracles Allah gave them, and what their lives teach us.

25 Prophets Covered
5 Ulul 'Azm Messengers
482 Mentions in the Quran
10 Family Trees Included
24

Prophet Ayyūb ﷺ

أيوب
Symbol of Patience in Islam ~600 BCE (placed here by some scholars) Mentioned 4 times in the Quran
#24
of 25 prophets
4×
Named in the Quran
Prophet
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Life Story

Prophet Ayyūb ﷺ (Job) was a prophet greatly blessed by Allah — with wealth, health, family, and honour. Shaytan challenged that Ayyūb ﷺ only worshipped Allah because of his blessings. So Allah permitted Shaytan to test him severely.

He lost his wealth, his children, and was afflicted with a terrible disease (scholars say affecting his skin and body) for 18 years — some narrations say between 7–18 years. He was left with almost nothing, yet his gratitude and patience never wavered. Even his wife remained loyal and served him throughout.

At the peak of his suffering, he cried out to Allah humbly — not complaining, but acknowledging his weakness before the Most Merciful. Allah healed him completely, restored his family (doubled), his wealth, and blessed him abundantly. His story is the supreme example of sabr (patient endurance) in Islam.

Hardships Faced & Lessons
Loss of all wealth & property — His vast riches were stripped away, leaving him in poverty.
Death of all his children — All his children were taken from him.
Severe physical illness for 18 years — Afflicted with a debilitating, disfiguring illness for years — yet he praised Allah in every state.
Quranic References

Du'ā of Ayyūb ﷺ — The Supplication in Suffering

أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
"Indeed, adversity has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful." — Sūrah Al-Anbiyā' (21:83)
Al-Anbiyā' 21:83