Prophet 12 of 25Unverified / unknown
Ayyub (Job) أيوب
عليه السلام
Ayyub عليه السلام was tested in health and hardship yet continued turning to Allah. He called upon his Lord without arrogance, and Allah removed the distress and restored blessings. His account presents patience as active faith, prayer and hope rather than passive resignation.
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Authentic hadith
Lessons
LESSON 1
Take hardship to Allah in sincere dua.
LESSON 2
Patience includes hope and continued worship.
LESSON 3
Relief may arrive after a long test.
Timeline
Chronology not securely fixed
Neither his exact homeland nor grave can be authenticated.
Locations
- Where he lived
- No geographic location is specified in the Qur’an or sahih Sunnah.
- Where he died
- Unknown.
Qabr evidence
Claimed qabr
Competing sites exist in Oman, Türkiye, Syria and elsewhere.
Evidence assessment
The number of competing claims and absence of sahih burial evidence mean no site can be identified with confidence.
Modern country / location
No verified location