Adam
In Islam, Adam and his wife Hawwa (Eve) are the first humans, and they are central to the story of creation. Adam is also considered the first prophet.
Islam honors a long line of prophets sent by Allah to guide humanity. Here are six of the most significant, each with a short video telling their story.
In Islam, Adam and his wife Hawwa (Eve) are the first humans, and they are central to the story of creation. Adam is also considered the first prophet.
Nuh is a prophet and messenger of God who warned his people of the consequences of their idolatry, and was commanded to build the ark before the great flood.
Ibrahim was a prophet and messenger of God, and an ancestor of the Ishmaelite Arabs and the Israelites. He stands as an example of faith in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam alike.
Musa is one of the most significant and revered prophets in Islam. His story appears in many places throughout the Quran, where he is a messenger and servant of God, chosen to guide the Children of Israel.
In Islam, Isa ibn Maryam — Jesus, son of Mary — is believed to be the penultimate prophet and messenger of God, and the Messiah sent to guide the Children of Israel with a book called the Injil (Gospel).
Prophet Muhammad is regarded as the final prophet and messenger of God. His life and teachings are central to the Islamic faith, and he is known as the Seal of the Prophets — the last in the long line of prophets who conveyed God's message to humanity.