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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
18

Prophet Ilyās ﷺ

إلياس
Sent to northern Kingdom of Israel ~875 BCE Mentioned 2 times in the Quran
#18
of 25 prophets
2×
Named in the Quran
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Life Story

Prophet Ilyās ﷺ (Elijah) was sent to the people of the northern kingdom of Israel who had turned to worshipping Baal (the idol of storms and fertility) under King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. He called them forcefully back to monotheism.

He was largely rejected and his people continued their idol worship. Allah saved and honoured him. The Quran praises him as one of the righteous and describes how future generations would continue to send peace upon him (Salām 'alā Ilyāsin).

Quranic References
"And indeed, Ilyās was among the messengers. When he said to his people, 'Will you not fear Allah? Do you call upon Ba'l and leave the best of creators?'" — Sūrah Aṣ-Ṣāffāt (37:123–125)
Aṣ-Ṣāffāt 37:123–125