The 25 Mentioned Messengers
Muhammad ﷺ
Seal of Prophets
The final messenger to all of humanity. Received the Holy Quran.
Ibrahim (AS)
Khalilullah
Patriarch of monotheism. Built the Kaaba, established Hajj rites.
Musa (AS)
Kalimullah
Defeated Pharaoh, parted the Red Sea, received the Tawrat.
Isa (AS)
Ruhullah
Born to Virgin Maryam. Healed the sick, raised to heaven alive.
Nuh (AS)
Steadfast
Preached patiently for 950 years. Built the Ark to save believers.
Adam (AS)
First Human
Created from dust. Father of all humanity, taught the names of things.
Idris (AS)
Scholar
Known for wisdom, credited with inventing writing and mathematics.
Hud (AS)
To Thamud
Sent to the mighty nation of 'Aad to warn against their arrogance.
Salih (AS)
Given the miraculous she-camel as a sign for his disbelieving people.
Lut (AS)
Nephew of Ibrahim. Sent to Sodom to warn against grave immorality.
Ismail (AS)
Sacrificed
First son of Ibrahim. Patiently accepted the command to be sacrificed.
Ishaq (AS)
Second son of Ibrahim. A great prophet and father to the Israelites.
Yaqub (AS)
Father of the 12 tribes of Israel. Known for beautiful patience.
Yusuf (AS)
The Truthful
Betrayed by brothers, but rose to become the vizier of Egypt.
Ayyub (AS)
Patient
Symbol of ultimate patience during severe illness and loss.
Shu'ayb (AS)
The orator of prophets, warned against corrupt business practices.
Harun (AS)
Brother and helper of Musa. Known as an eloquent speaker.
Dawud (AS)
King
Defeated Goliath, received the Zabur (Psalms), iron was soft for him.
Sulaiman (AS)
Controlled the wind, Jinn, and understood the language of animals.
Yunus (AS)
Swallowed by a whale. Prayed intensely and his entire nation repented.
Zakariya (AS)
Guardian of Maryam. Miraculously granted a son in his old age.
Yahya (AS)
Son of Zakariya, granted wisdom while a child. Gentle and pure.
Ilyas (AS)
Preached to people worshipping the idol Baal in Baalbek.
Alyasa (AS)
Successor to Ilyas. Guided the Israelites after him.
Dhul-Kifl (AS)
Mentioned among the patient and righteous prophets in the Quran.
Ahl al-Bayt
The Pure Household
Ummahat al-Mu'minin
Khadijah (RA)
First Believer
His first love, supported him with all her wealth.
Sawda (RA)
Generous and cheerful nature.
Aisha (RA)
The Scholar
Narrated thousands of Hadiths, master of Fiqh.
Hafsa (RA)
Custodian of the first written Quran manuscript.
Zaynab b. Khuzayma
Mother of the Poor.
Umm Salama (RA)
Wise advisor at Hudaybiyyah.
Zaynab bint Jahsh
Skilled in leatherwork; immense charity.
Juwayriya (RA)
Freed her entire tribe.
Umm Habiba (RA)
Held firm faith in Abyssinia.
Safiyya (RA)
From lineage of Harun (AS).
Maymuna (RA)
The last wife he married.
Mariya (RA)
Mother of Ibrahim.
The Children
Qasim
Passed in infancy.
Abdullah
Passed in infancy.
Zainab
Eldest daughter.
Ruqayyah
Married Uthman (RA).
Umm Kulthum
Married Uthman (RA).
Fatimah (RA)
Leader of Women
Leader of the women of Paradise. Married Ali (RA).
Ibrahim
Passed in infancy.
Notable Grandchildren
Al-Hasan (RA)
Leader of Youth
Made peace between Muslim factions.
Al-Husayn (RA)
Leader of Youth
The martyr of Karbala.
Zainab (RA)
Daughter of Ali & Fatimah.
Umm Kulthum (RA)
Daughter of Ali & Fatimah.
The Stars of Guidance
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The Rightly Guided Caliphs
Abu Bakr (RA)
As-Siddiq
First adult male to accept Islam. Maintained unity.
Umar (RA)
Al-Faruq
Distinguisher of truth. Established justice system.
Uthman (RA)
Dhun Nurayn
Possessor of two lights. Compiled the Quran.
Ali (RA)
Asadullah
The Lion of Allah. Unparalleled bravery and wisdom.
Ashara Mubashara (Promised Paradise)
Talha (RA)
The Living Martyr (Uhud).
Zubayr (RA)
Disciple of the Prophet.
Abdur Rahman (RA)
Billionaire who gave it all for Allah.
Sa'd (RA)
First to shoot an arrow for Islam.
Said (RA)
Whose prayer was always answered.
Abu Ubaidah (RA)
Trustworthy of this Ummah.
Prominent Stars
Bilal (RA)
The First Mu'adhin.
Khalid (RA)
Sword of Allah.
Salman (RA)
Seeker of Truth.
Abu Huraira (RA)
Narrated most Hadiths.
Ammar (RA)
Family of first martyrs.
Suhayb (RA)
Traded wealth for Hijrah.
Abu Dhar (RA)
Strict asceticism.
Zayd (RA)
Scribe of the Quran.
Mus'ab (RA)
First ambassador.
Abdullah (RA)
Master of Quran recitation.
The Sacred Campaigns
Defending the Truth
Badr
2 AH
The Day of Criterion. 313 Muslims secured victory.
Uhud
3 AH
A test of obedience. Initial victory turned to loss.
Trench (Khandaq)
5 AH
10,000 confederates besieged Madinah. Defended via a trench.
Khaybar
7 AH
Conquest of hostile strongholds by Ali (RA).
Mu'tah
8 AH
3,000 Muslims vs 100,000 Romans. Masterful retreat.
Fath Makkah
8 AH
Peaceful conquest of Makkah. General amnesty granted.
Hunayn
8 AH
Ambushed in a valley, but faith brought victory.
Tabuk
9 AH
Final expedition. Bloodless victory against Byzantines.
Yarmouk
15 AH
Decisive victory ending Byzantine rule in Syria.
Qadisiyyah
15 AH
Decisive victory against the Sassanid Persian Empire.
1400 Years of Civilization
The Prophetic Era
The revelation of the Quran and the establishment of the first Islamic community in Madinah.
Rashidun Caliphate
Rule of the four rightly-guided caliphs. Rapid expansion and compilation of the Quran.
Umayyad Dynasty
Capital moved to Damascus. The empire stretched from Spain to India.
The Golden Age (Abbasid)
House of Wisdom in Baghdad fueled unprecedented advancements in science, medicine, and algebra.
Ottoman Empire
Conquest of Constantinople. A vast empire spanning three continents, known for stunning architecture.