OverviewIbrahim’s son and Ya‘qub’s father, named among the Qur’an’s prophets.CategoryProphetPeriodDates not established
FamilyHis father was Ibrahim, and his son was Ya‘qub. He belongs to the family line that later includes Yusuf and other prophets.Source: Qur’an 11:71 · Qur’an 12:38
A memorable storyVisitors announced his birth when Ibrahim and his wife were already old. The news surprised her and was presented as a blessing from God.Source: Qur’an 11:69-73
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 37:112-113Qur’an 11:71Qur’an 12:38Qur’an 11:69-73
