Prophets in Islam (Advanced) Flashcards
(20 cards)
How many prophets are mentioned by name in the Qur’an?
25
Who is the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur’an and her son was a prophet?
Maryam, mother of Isa (AS)
Which prophet made the du’a: “My Lord, increase me in knowledge”?
Prophet Musa (AS) – Qur’an 20:114
What does the story of Prophet Yusuf (AS) teach about forgiveness?
He forgave his brothers even after they harmed him
Which prophet debated with a king named Nimrod?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
What did the people of Prophet Shu’ayb (AS) do wrong?
They cheated in trade and denied the truth
Which prophet is honored with Surah Maryam and Surah Yusuf named after him/their stories?
Isa (AS) and Yusuf (AS) respectively
What is the du’a of Prophet Ayyub (AS) when he was in pain?
“Indeed, adversity has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful.” – Qur’an 21:83
How did Prophet Musa (AS) respond when Allah spoke to him from the burning bush?
He said: “Here I am, my Lord!” (Qur’an 20:11–14)
Which prophet saw a dream of 11 stars, the sun, and moon prostrating to him?
Prophet Yusuf (AS) – Qur’an 12:4
Which two prophets were cousins and lived during the same time?
Isa (AS) and Yahya (AS)
Which prophet is referred to as “Khalilullah” (Friend of Allah)?
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
What lesson does the people of Prophet Lut (AS) teach us?
Not to follow immoral behavior and disobedience
Who were the two prophets sent to Bani Israel mentioned often together?
Musa (AS) and Harun (AS)
Which prophet’s son did not believe and drowned during the flood?
Prophet Nuh (AS) – Qur’an 11:42–43
Who is the prophet who prayed not to leave the world without an heir?
Prophet Zakariya (AS)
What did Prophet Sulaiman (AS) ask Allah in his du’a?
A unique kingdom not given to anyone after him – Qur’an 38:35
What do the stories of the prophets overall teach us about Tawheed?
All prophets called to worship Allah alone (Tawheed)
Who is the only prophet whose birth, miracles, and return are detailed in the Qur’an?
Prophet Isa (AS)
How is Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) described in the Qur’an?
As a “Mercy to the worlds” – Qur’an 21:107
