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Ishaq (Isaac)

Son of Ibrahim, prophet and father of Ya'qub
Ancient Levant

Ishaq (peace be upon him) was announced to Ibrahim and his wife as glad tidings while she was old and barren; she marvelled, and the angels affirmed it was the decree of Allah, whose mercy and blessings are upon that household (11:71-73, 51:28-30). He was given as a righteous prophet (37:112).

Allah blessed Ibrahim and Ishaq, and made prophethood and the Scripture continue in their descendants (29:27). Beyond Ishaq, Allah granted Ya'qub (Jacob) as a further gift (21:72).

The Qur'an names Ishaq repeatedly among the prophets and righteous, describing him along with Ibrahim and Ya'qub as possessors of strength and vision, chosen and pure, who kept the remembrance of the Hereafter foremost (38:45-47). Muslims are commanded to believe in what was revealed to Ibrahim, Isma'il, Ishaq, Ya'qub and the tribes, making no distinction among the messengers (2:136).

From the authentic Sunnah

Ishaq was the glad tiding given to Ibrahim and Sarah in old age (11:71, 37:112). The Sunnah places him in the most honoured line of prophethood.

Hadith — the noble line of IshaqSahih

The Prophet ﷺ said: "The noble, son of the noble, son of the noble, son of the noble: Yusuf, son of Yaʿqub, son of Ishaq, son of Ibrahim."

Narrated by Ibn Umar, Sahih al-Bukhari 3390

Note: ishaq stands between Ibrahim the Khalil and Yaʿqub (Israel) — a prophet, son of a prophet, father of a prophet.

Key lessons

Quran references
Stories are drawn from the Quran and authentic hadith; unverified narrations (isra'iliyyat) and folk embellishments are avoided. For deeper study, consult the tafsir and a qualified scholar.

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