Prophets of Allah Mentioned in Quran MCQs — All 25 Prophets

25 prophets are mentioned by name in the Holy Quran — from Hazrat Adam (AS), the first prophet, to Hazrat Muhammad (SAW), the last and final prophet. Traditionally, 124,000 prophets were sent throughout history, but only these 25 are named in the Quran.

Hazrat Musa (Moses, AS) is mentioned the most times in the Holy Quran — 136 times. He is one of the five Ulul Azm prophets, was given the Tawrat (Torah), and was sent to Pharaoh and Bani Israel. His extensive mention reflects the importance of his mission and the lessons from Bani Israel’s history.

Hazrat Musa (Moses, AS) is mentioned exactly 136 times in the Holy Quran — making him the most mentioned prophet. This is a frequently tested fact in PPSC, FPSC and CSS papers. He is called Kalimullah — the one who spoke directly with Allah on Mount Sinai.

Hazrat Adam (AS) was both the first human being and the first prophet of Allah. He was created from clay and appointed as the Khalifa (vicegerent) of Allah on Earth. He was taught the names of all things and was the father of all humanity.

Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) is called Khatam-un-Nabiyyin — the Seal and Last of all Prophets. This is stated in the Quran in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40): ‘Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets.’ No prophet will come after him.

There are 5 Ulul Azm prophets — those of the highest resolve and determination: Hazrat Nuh (AS), Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), Hazrat Musa (AS), Hazrat Isa (AS), and Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). They are mentioned together in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:7) and Surah Al-Shura (42:13).

Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) is called Khalilullah — the Friend of Allah. This title comes from Surah An-Nisa (4:125): ‘And Allah took Ibrahim as a Khalil (close friend).’ Hazrat Ibrahim is also called Abul Anbiya (Father of the Prophets) because both the Israelite and Ishmaelite lines of prophets descended from him.

Hazrat Musa (Moses, AS) is called Kalimullah — the one who spoke directly with Allah without any intermediary. This title refers to the event on Mount Sinai (Tur) where Allah spoke to Musa directly. This direct communication is mentioned in Surah An-Nisa (4:164) and Surah Al-Araf (7:143).

Hazrat Isa (Jesus, AS) is called Roohullah — the Spirit of Allah — in Surah An-Nisa (4:171): ‘The Messiah, Isa son of Maryam, was only a messenger of Allah… and a spirit from Him.’ This title refers to his miraculous creation through the divine spirit breathed into Maryam, not that he shares in divinity — as the Quran explicitly rejects that notion.

Hazrat Ibrahim (Abraham, AS) is called Abul Anbiya — Father of the Prophets. This is because all subsequent prophets came from his lineage: the Israelite prophets (from his son Ishaq through Yaqub) and the Arab prophets (from his son Ismail, leading to Muhammad SAW). He is also called Khalilullah (Friend of Allah).

Hazrat Yunus (Jonah, AS) is called Dhul-Nun — the Companion of the Whale. He left his people without Allah’s permission, was thrown from a ship, and was swallowed by a whale. From inside the whale he prayed: ‘La ilaha illa Anta, Subhanaka, Inni kuntu mina-Zalimeen’ (21:87). Allah accepted his repentance and he was released safely.

Hazrat Adam (AS) is mentioned 25 times in the Holy Quran. He is the first human being and the first prophet. Key Quranic passages about Adam include his creation, the prostration of angels, his knowledge of names, the temptation by Iblis, his descent to Earth, and Allah’s acceptance of his repentance (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:30–37).

Hazrat Sulaiman (Solomon, AS) is mentioned 17 times in the Holy Quran. He was a prophet and king who was given extraordinary powers — command over wind, jinn, and the ability to understand the language of birds and animals (Surah An-Naml 27:16). His famous story includes the Queen of Sheba (Bilqis) and the ant that warned its colony.

Hazrat Ishaq (Isaac, AS) is mentioned 17 times in the Holy Quran — the same number as Hazrat Sulaiman (AS). He was the son of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and the father of Hazrat Yaqub (AS). The Israelite line of prophets — including Musa, Dawood, Sulaiman, and Isa — descended through him.

Hazrat Ismail (Ishmael, AS) is mentioned 12 times in the Holy Quran. He was the firstborn son of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) from Hajra (Hagar). Together, Ibrahim and Ismail built the Kaaba in Makkah (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:127). The Arab lineage of prophets, leading to Muhammad (SAW), descended through him.

Hazrat Zakariya (Zechariah, AS) is mentioned 7 times in the Holy Quran. He prayed for a son in old age and was blessed with Hazrat Yahya (John the Baptist, AS) — a miraculous birth. His prayer and the angel’s glad tidings are detailed in Surah Maryam (19:2–11) and Surah Al-Imran (3:37–41).

The Zabur (Psalms) was revealed to Hazrat Dawood (David, AS). The four major divine books are: Tawrat (Torah) to Musa (AS), Zabur (Psalms) to Dawood (AS), Injeel (Gospel) to Isa (AS), and the Holy Quran to Muhammad (SAW). Additionally, 10 scrolls (Suhuf) were given to Ibrahim (AS) and 10 to Adam (AS).

The Tawrat (Torah) was revealed to Hazrat Musa (Moses, AS). It is one of the four major divine scriptures. The Quran confirms its revelation in Surah Al-Maidah (5:44): ‘Indeed, We sent down the Torah, in which was guidance and light.’ The original Tawrat, like other earlier scriptures, was later altered by human hands — unlike the Quran which is preserved.

The Injeel (Gospel) was revealed to Hazrat Isa (Jesus, AS). The Quran refers to it in Surah Al-Maidah (5:46): ‘And We sent, following in their footsteps, Isa son of Maryam, confirming what came before him in the Torah; and We gave him the Injeel, in which was guidance and light.’ The original Injeel has not been preserved in its original form.

Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) was given 10 Suhuf (Divine Scrolls) as revelation. These are referred to in Surah Al-Ala (87:18–19): ‘Indeed, this is in the former scriptures — the scriptures of Ibrahim and Musa.’ Hazrat Adam (AS) was also given 10 scrolls. These Suhuf are separate from the four major divine books.

Hazrat Hud (AS) was sent to the nation of Aad — a powerful ancient Arab tribe that inhabited the Ahqaf region (present-day Yemen/Oman). When they rejected his message, Allah sent a violent wind (Rih Sarsar) that destroyed them for seven nights and eight days (Surah Al-Haqqah 69:6–8). Hazrat Hud (AS) and the believers were saved.

Hazrat Salih (AS) was sent to the nation of Thamud — who lived in the rocky valley of Al-Hijr (Madain Salih, present-day Saudi Arabia). Their sign was a miraculous she-camel of Allah (Naqat Allah). When they hamstrung the camel, a thunderous blast (Sayha) destroyed them (Surah Hud 11:67). Hazrat Salih (AS) is mentioned 9 times in the Quran.

Hazrat Shoaib (Jethro, AS) was sent to the People of Madyan — a trading community who cheated in weights and measures. When they rejected his message, they were destroyed by a thunderous blast and earthquake. Hazrat Shoaib (AS) is mentioned 11 times in the Quran and is known as ‘Khatib-ul-Anbiya’ (Orator of the Prophets).

Hazrat Lut (AS) was sent to the people of Sodom — who committed grave immorality. He is mentioned 27 times in the Quran. When they refused to reform, angels came to destroy them — stones of baked clay rained down on their cities and the towns were turned upside down (Surah Hud 11:82). Hazrat Lut (AS) and his family (except his wife) were saved.

Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) was thrown into a great fire by Nimrod (Namrood), the tyrant king of Babylon, after Ibrahim destroyed the idols. Allah commanded: ‘O fire, be cool and peaceful for Ibrahim’ (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:69). The fire obeyed Allah and did not harm Ibrahim (AS). This miracle confirmed his prophethood and shattered Nimrod’s authority.

Hazrat Yusuf (Joseph, AS) was thrown into a well by his jealous brothers. He was later found by a passing caravan, sold into slavery in Egypt, falsely imprisoned, and eventually rose to become the chief minister (Aziz) of Egypt. His entire story is narrated in Surah Yusuf (No. 12) — the only Surah dedicated entirely to one prophet’s life story from beginning to end.

Hazrat Yunus (Jonah, AS) was swallowed by a great whale (Nun) after he left his people without Allah’s explicit permission. He prayed from inside the whale: ‘La ilaha illa Anta, Subhanaka, Inni kuntu mina-Zalimeen’ — ‘There is no god but You, Glorified be You, verily I was of the wrongdoers’ (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:87). Allah accepted his prayer and commanded the whale to release him safely.

Hazrat Isa (Jesus, AS) spoke in the cradle as an infant — declaring his prophethood to defend his mother Maryam from accusation. The Quran records his words: ‘Indeed, I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet’ (Surah Maryam 19:30). This was one of his first miracles.

Hazrat Yusuf (Joseph, AS) was gifted with the interpretation of dreams (Ta’beer-ur-Ru’ya). As a child he saw a dream of 11 stars, the sun and moon bowing to him. He later interpreted the Pharaoh’s dream of 7 fat cows eaten by 7 lean cows — predicting 7 years of abundance followed by 7 years of famine — which earned him the position of Aziz (minister) of Egypt.

Allah made iron soft and pliable for Hazrat Dawood (David, AS), as mentioned in Surah Saba (34:10–11): ‘And We certainly gave Dawood from Us bounty… and We made pliable for him iron.’ This allowed him to fashion coats of chainmail armour. Mountains and birds also joined him in glorifying Allah (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:79).

Hazrat Sulaiman (Solomon, AS) was granted extraordinary powers: command over the wind (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:81), authority over jinn (Surah Saba 34:12), and the ability to understand the language of birds and animals (Surah An-Naml 27:16). He famously heard an ant warn her colony as his army approached (Surah An-Naml 27:18) and interacted with the Hoopoe bird (Hudhud) as his messenger.

Hazrat Isa (Jesus, AS) was born of the virgin Maryam without a human father — a divine miracle. Allah says in Surah Al-Imran (3:59): ‘Indeed, the example of Isa to Allah is like that of Adam. He created him from dust; then He said to him, Be — and he was.’ The spirit of Allah was breathed into Maryam, giving birth to Isa (AS). Adam was born without either parent; Isa without a father.

The biblical name of Hazrat Musa (AS) is Moses. He is the most mentioned prophet in the Quran — 136 times. He received the Tawrat (Torah) on Mount Sinai (Tur), parted the Red Sea, and led Bani Israel out of slavery in Egypt. His title is Kalimullah — the one who spoke directly with Allah.

The biblical name of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) is Abraham. He is one of the Ulul Azm prophets, called Khalilullah (Friend of Allah) and Abul Anbiya (Father of the Prophets). He built the Kaaba with his son Ismail (AS), was thrown into Nimrod’s fire and saved, and established the rituals of Hajj. The three Abrahamic religions — Islam, Christianity and Judaism — all trace their roots to him.

The biblical name of Hazrat Yahya (AS) is John the Baptist. He was the son of Hazrat Zakariya (AS), born by divine miracle when his parents were very old and his mother was barren. He is the only prophet who was called ‘Hakim’ (wise) as a child in the Quran (Surah Maryam 19:12). He confirmed the prophethood of Hazrat Isa (AS).

The biblical name of Hazrat Idris (AS) is Enoch. He is mentioned twice in the Quran — in Surah Maryam (19:56–57) and Surah Al-Anbiya (21:85). The Quran says Allah raised him to a high place (Surah Maryam 19:57). He is believed by many scholars to have been the first to use the pen and was known for his piety.

The biblical name of Hazrat Yusuf (AS) is Joseph. His story — from being thrown in a well by his brothers to becoming the chief minister of Egypt — is narrated in Surah Yusuf (No. 12). This is the only Surah in the Quran entirely dedicated to the story of one prophet. His gift of dream interpretation is one of the most famous prophetic miracles.

The biblical name of Hazrat Ilyas (AS) is Elijah. He was sent to Bani Israel and is mentioned in Surah Al-Anam (6:85) and Surah As-Saffat (37:123–132). He called his people to abandon the idol Baal and worship Allah alone. Hazrat Al-Yasa (AS) — whose biblical name is Elisha — was his successor.

The Kaaba was built (or rebuilt on its original foundations) by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and his son Hazrat Ismail (AS). This is mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:127): ‘And when Ibrahim was raising the foundations of the House and Ismail (with him, both praying): Our Lord, accept from us. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing.’ The original House of Allah (Bayt al-Ma’moor) was built by Hazrat Adam (AS).

Hazrat Nuh (Noah, AS) built the Ark (Safinah) by Allah’s command to save the believers, his family, and pairs of animals before the Great Flood. When the flood came, all the disbelievers — including his own son — were drowned. After the flood receded, the Ark came to rest on Mount Judi (Surah Hud 11:44). Hazrat Nuh (AS) is mentioned 43 times in the Quran.

Hazrat Nuh (AS) preached his people for 950 years, as stated in the Quran in Surah Al-Ankabut (29:14): ‘And We certainly sent Nuh to his people, and he remained among them a thousand years minus fifty years.’ Despite 950 years of preaching, only a small number of people believed. This patience makes him one of the Ulul Azm prophets.

Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and his son Hazrat Ismail (AS) together rebuilt the Kaaba in Makkah on its original foundations. Their prayer while raising its walls is recorded in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:127–129). Hazrat Ismail (AS) is mentioned 12 times in the Quran and is the ancestor of the Arab nation from which Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) descended.

Hazrat Musa (Moses, AS) and Hazrat Harun (Aaron, AS) were brothers. Hazrat Harun (AS) was Musa’s elder brother and was appointed as his minister and helper by Allah’s command (Surah Ta-Ha 20:29–36). Hazrat Musa (AS) prayed: ‘And appoint for me a minister (wazir) from my family — Harun, my brother.’ Hazrat Harun (AS) is mentioned 20 times in the Quran.

Hazrat Yaqub (Jacob, AS) is also known as Israel in the Quran. His descendants — Bani Israel (Children of Israel) — are mentioned extensively in the Quran. Many Israelite prophets, including Musa, Dawood, Sulaiman, Yahya and Isa (peace be upon them), descended from him. Hazrat Yaqub (AS) was the son of Ishaq (AS) and the father of Yusuf (AS).

Hazrat Yahya (John the Baptist, AS) was the miraculous son of Hazrat Zakariya (AS). His parents were elderly and his mother was barren, yet Allah blessed them with a son in answer to Zakariya’s prayer (Surah Maryam 19:7–11). Hazrat Yahya (AS) is uniquely described in the Quran as Hakim (wise/judicious) even as a child (19:12), and he confirmed the coming of Hazrat Isa (AS).

Hazrat Ayub (Job, AS) is the great symbol of patience and gratitude in Islam. He was afflicted with severe illness and poverty for many years, yet he never complained or lost faith. His prayer — ‘Indeed, adversity has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful’ (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:83) — was answered and Allah restored his health and blessings. He is mentioned 4 times in the Quran.

Hazrat Idris (Enoch, AS) is mentioned in the Quran as being raised to a high place (makan aliyyan): ‘And mention in the Book, Idris. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet. And We raised him to a high station’ (Surah Maryam 19:56–57). He is mentioned only twice in the Quran but is regarded as one of the earliest prophets and the first to write with a pen.

Surah Yusuf (No. 12) is the only Surah in the Quran that narrates the complete life story of a single prophet — Hazrat Yusuf (Joseph, AS) — from his childhood dream to his reunion with his family in Egypt. The Quran calls it ‘Ahsan-ul-Qasas’ (the most beautiful of stories) in Surah Yusuf (12:3). No other Surah dedicates itself entirely to one prophet’s complete narrative.

Six Surahs of the Quran are named directly after prophets: Surah Yunus (No. 10), Surah Hud (No. 11), Surah Yusuf (No. 12), Surah Ibrahim (No. 14), Surah Muhammad (No. 47), and Surah Nuh (No. 71). This is a frequently tested fact in PPSC, FPSC and CSS Islamic Studies papers.

Surah Nuh (Chapter Nuh) is No. 71 in the Quranic arrangement. It is a Makki Surah that narrates the story of Hazrat Nuh (AS) — his 950-year mission, the disbelievers’ rejection, and his prayer for the destruction of the oppressors. The six Surahs named after prophets are: Yunus (10), Hud (11), Yusuf (12), Ibrahim (14), Muhammad (47), and Nuh (71).

Surah Ibrahim (Chapter Abraham) is No. 14 in the Quranic arrangement. It is a Makki Surah that includes Ibrahim’s (AS) famous prayer for the people of Makkah (14:35–41) and for his parents. It mentions the parable of a good word like a good tree with firm roots, and a bad word like an uprooted bad tree (14:24–26).

The biblical name of Hazrat Nuh (AS) is Noah. He is one of the five Ulul Azm prophets and is the third prophet mentioned in the Quran (after Adam and Idris). He built the Ark, survived the Great Flood, and preached for 950 years. He is mentioned 43 times in the Quran — more than any prophet except Musa (136) and Ibrahim (69).

The biblical name of Hazrat Isa (AS) is Jesus. He is one of the five Ulul Azm prophets and is given the titles Roohullah (Spirit of Allah) and Al-Masih (The Anointed). He was born of the virgin Maryam without a father, spoke in the cradle, and performed miracles including healing the blind and raising the dead — all by Allah’s permission. He is mentioned approximately 25 times in the Quran.

The biblical name of Hazrat Sulaiman (AS) is Solomon. He was the son of Hazrat Dawood (AS) and was both a prophet and a king. Allah gave him dominion over wind, jinn, animals and birds. The Quran narrates his famous interaction with the Queen of Sheba (Bilqis), the ant colony (Surah An-Naml), and his immense kingdom.

Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) had two prophet sons: Hazrat Ismail (Ishmael, AS) — born from Hajra (Hagar) — and Hazrat Ishaq (Isaac, AS) — born from Hazrat Sarah in her old age as a divine miracle. All Israelite prophets descended through Ishaq, while the Arab lineage leading to Muhammad (SAW) descended through Ismail. Ibrahim (AS) is thus truly the Abul Anbiya — Father of the Prophets.

Hazrat Isa (Jesus, AS) is called Al-Masih (The Messiah / The Anointed) in the Holy Quran. The Quran uses this title for him in multiple verses, including Surah An-Nisa (4:157, 4:171, 4:172) and Surah Al-Maidah (5:17, 5:72, 5:75). In Islam, Al-Masih means the anointed prophet, not a divine figure — the Quran explicitly rejects the doctrine of the Trinity and the divinity of Isa (AS).

Hazrat Harun (Aaron, AS) — the brother of Hazrat Musa (AS) — is mentioned 20 times in the Holy Quran. When Musa (AS) was called to Mount Sinai, Harun was left in charge of Bani Israel. When the people made the golden calf in his absence, Harun tried to stop them but was unable to overpower them. He is mentioned together with Musa in many Quranic passages.

Hazrat Yunus (Jonah, AS) was sent to the people of Nineveh (present-day Mosul, Iraq). When he left them in frustration before Allah’s command, he was swallowed by a whale. His people repented in his absence and were forgiven by Allah — one of the rare examples of a nation being saved despite its history of rejection. He is also called Dhul-Nun (Companion of the Whale) and Sahib-ul-Hut.