OverviewA prophet remembered as Yusuf’s father and for patient hope during loss.CategoryProphetPeriodDates not established
FamilyYusuf and his brothers were his sons. Islamic tradition also identifies Ya‘qub as Israel, the ancestor associated with the Children of Israel.Source: Qur’an 12:8-18 · TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam — Ya‘qub
A memorable storyHe grieved when Yusuf disappeared but kept hoping in God. Years later, his family was reunited with Yusuf in Egypt.Source: Qur’an 12:84-87 · Qur’an 12:99-100
SourcesOriginal summaries of the cited sources. Qur’anic accounts, later traditions and historical estimates are distinguished; brief profiles do not settle scholarly disagreements.TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam — Ya‘qubQur’an 12:6-18Qur’an 12:8-18Qur’an 12:84-87Qur’an 12:99-100
