OverviewA prophet remembered for patience during illness and hardship.CategoryProphetPeriodDates not established
A memorable storyIn great distress, Ayyub prayed to God for help. The Qur’an describes God relieving his suffering and restoring his family.Source: Qur’an 21:83-84
What the Qur’an tells usHis story praises patience without saying that patient people never feel pain. He asked for help rather than pretending nothing was wrong.Source: Qur’an 21:83-84 · Qur’an 38:44
SourcesOriginal summaries of the cited sources. Qur’anic accounts, later traditions and historical estimates are distinguished; brief profiles do not settle scholarly disagreements.Qur’an 21:83-84Qur’an 38:44
