Islam teaches that God sent prophets to guide humanity. Many figures known from the Bible—including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon and Jesus—are honoured in the Qur’an.
A continuous message
Prophets are understood to have called people toward worship of one God and ethical living. Their circumstances differed, but the essential message is presented as continuous.
Muslims regard Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as the final prophet. Respectful phrases are often spoken or written after the names of prophets.
Stories and moral reflection
Qur’anic accounts of prophets focus on faith, patience, justice, repentance and responsibility. They are read not only as history but as guidance for personal conduct.
One call to worship God
The Qur’an teaches that messengers were sent to different peoples and that Muslims should not reject God’s prophets. Twenty-five prophets are named in the Qur’an, while Islamic teaching holds that many others were sent. Their stories differ, but they repeatedly call people away from idolatry and injustice toward worship, repentance and ethical conduct.
Honoured figures
Adam, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon, Jonah, John and Jesus, peace be upon them, are among the figures honoured in Islam. Mary, the mother of Jesus, peace be upon him, is honoured by name and has a Qur’anic chapter named after her. Muslims believe Jesus, peace be upon him, was the Messiah and a mighty messenger, while worship belongs to God alone.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Muslims believe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) received the final revelation and completed the prophetic message. The Qur’an presents him as a messenger and an excellent example, while insisting that he is human and worship is directed only to God. His life is studied for guidance on prayer, family, mercy, justice, treaties, leadership and care for neighbours and people in need.
Respect and careful storytelling
Muslims commonly say “peace be upon him” after a prophet’s name as a prayer of respect. Qur’anic accounts should not be reduced to children’s tales or forced into every detail of another religious tradition. They are sources of reflection on patience, courage, trust and accountability. This page gives an overview; detailed questions about a prophet or apparent differences between sources deserve careful study with reliable commentaries.
A searchable translation is available at Quran.com.
A useful detail
Islamic teaching rejects mockery or contempt toward prophets. Respect does not prevent careful comparison between religions; it asks that comparison describe each tradition on its own terms. Muslims also avoid images that claim to portray Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), out of reverence and concern about idolatry.