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Stories of the Prophets Written by Al-Imam ibn KathirTranslated by Muhammad Mustapha Geme’ah, Al-Azhar DOWNLOAD in PDF format Contents Prophet Adam Prophet Idris (Enoch) Prophet Nuh (Noah) Prophet Hud Prophet Salih Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) Prophet Isma’il (Ishmael) Prophet Ishaq (Isaac) Prophet Yaqub (Jacob) Prophet Lot (Lot) Prophet Shuaib Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) Prophet Ayoub (Job) 14 [...]

Description of Zakariyah The years had taken their toll on the Prophet Zakariyah (pbuh). He was now old and bent with age, in his nineties. Despite his feebleness, he went to the temple daily to deliver his sermons. Zakariyah was not a rich man, but he was always ready to help those in need. His [...]

Introduction to Joseph’s Story This is the most detailed and fascinating story in the Quran, involving both human weaknesses such as jealousy, hatred, pride, passion, deception, intrigue, cruelty, and terror as well as noble qualities such as patience, loyalty, bravery, nobility, and compassion. It is related that among the reasons for its revelation is that [...]

Description of Jonah’s People Prophet Jonah (Yunus) (pbuh) also known as Dhan-Nun. About his people Almighty Allah said: “Was there any town community that believed after seeing the punishment, and its Faith at that moment, saved it from the punishment? (the answer is none)–except the people of Jonah; when they believed, We removed from them [...]

Isaac’s Sons – Jacob and Esau Isaac married Rebekah Bint Bethuel, Ibn Nahor, and she gave birth to a set of twins, Esau (Al Eis) and Jacob (Yaqub). Ill feelings developed between the two brothers when they grew into manhood. Esau disliked the fact that Jacob was favored by his father and by Allah with [...]

John’s Childhood John (pbuh) was born a stranger to the world of children who used to amuse themselves, as he was serious all the time. Most children took delight in torturing animals whereas, he was merciful to them. He fed the animals from his food until there was nothing left for him, and he just [...]

Ezra Sleeps For 100 Years Ishaaq Ibn Bishr reported, on the authority of Ibn’ Abbas and others, that Ezra was a saint and a wise man. He went out one day to his own farm, as was his custom. About noon he came to a deserted, ruined place and felt the heat. He entered the [...]

Shuaib’s Message Allah the Almighty revealed the story of Shu’aib (pbuh): “To the people of Madyan (Madian) (We sent) their brother Shu’aib. He said: “O my people! Worship Allah, you have no other Ilah (God) but Him. Verily! a clear proof (sign) from your Lord has come unto you; so give full measure and full [...]

Isaiah and Hezekiah Among the prophets between David and Zakariah is Isaiah (pbuh), Ibn Amoz (Amisiah). According to Muhammad Ibn Ishaaq, Isaiah (pbuh) appeared before Zakariah (pbuh) and Yahya (John the Baptist) (pbuh). He is among those who prophesied about Isa (Jesus) (pbuh) and Muhammad (pbuh). The king during his time was called Hezekiah (Hazkia). [...]

The State of the Israelites After Joshua Ibn Jarir reported that the condition of the Israelites deteriorated. They committed many sins and killed whom they wished of the prophets. Consequently Allah sent them tyrannous king who ill-treated them and spilled their blood, and set their enemies from outside against them as well. They used to [...]

Description of the People of Thamud After the destruction of the Ad, the tribe of Thamud succeeded them in power and glory. They also fell to idol-worshipping. As their material wealth increased so, too, did their evil ways while their virtue decreased. Like the people of Ad, they erected huge buildings on the plains and [...]

Variation on the Birth of Noah He was Noah Ibn Lamik, Ibn Mitoshilkh, Ibn Enoch, Ibn yard, Ibn Mahlabeel, Ibn Qinan, Ibn Anoush, Ibn Seth, Ibn Adam the Father of Mankind (PBUH). According to the history of the People of the Book, (refers to the Jews, and Christians, so called by Allah because they received [...]

Description of the Pharaoh The pharaoh who ruled Egypt was a tyrant who oppressed the descendants of Jacob (pbuh),known as the children of Israel (Bani Israel). He used every means to demean and disgrace them.They were kept in bondage and forced to work for him for small wages or nothing. Under thissystem the people obeyed [...]