Prophet 9 of 25Unverified / unknown
Ishaq (Isaac) إسحاق
عليه السلام
Ishaq عليه السلام was announced as glad tidings to Ibrahim and his wife in their old age. The Qur’an describes him as a prophet, righteous and blessed. Through Ishaq came Ya‘qub and a major branch of the prophetic family.
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Awaiting scholar reviewQur’an references
Authentic hadith
Lessons
LESSON 1
Allah’s promise is not limited by ordinary expectations.
LESSON 2
Blessing should continue through righteous families.
LESSON 3
Brief Qur’anic accounts should be handled without invented detail.
Timeline
Era of Ibrahim and his children
The Hebron attribution is historical tradition rather than a sahih burial report.
Locations
- Where he lived
- Associated with Ibrahim’s family in the blessed land; no precise city is named in revelation.
- Where he died
- Unknown in Qur’an and sahih Sunnah.
Qabr evidence
Claimed qabr
A cenotaph in the Hebron complex is attributed to Ishaq.
Evidence assessment
This is an old historical tradition, not a burial location established by a sahih hadith.
Modern country / location
Traditional claim: Hebron/al-Khalil