Ilyas (peace be upon him) was among the messengers (37:123). He called his people, asking, "Will you not fear Allah? Do you call upon Ba'l and forsake the best of creators, Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?" (37:124-126).
His people denied him, and so they were to be brought forth for punishment, except the sincere servants of Allah among them (37:127-128). Allah left for Ilyas a good remembrance among later generations, saying, "Peace be upon Ilyas" (37:129-130).
Allah confirms that Ilyas was among the believing, righteous servants (37:131-132). He is also named among the guided prophets favoured by Allah, in the company of Zakariya, Yahya, and Isa (6:85). The Qur'an keeps his account brief, focused on his central call to pure monotheism.