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How many prophets are mentioned in the Holy Qur’an?

How many prophets are mentioned in the Holy Qur’an?

  • (A) 24
  • (B) 25
  • (C) 27
  • (D) 30
  • The Holy Qur'an specifically names 25 prophets. According to Islamic tradition, there were thousands of prophets (the figure most often mentioned being 124,000) who were sent to different nations throughout the ages. However, only these 25 are specifically mentioned in the scripture.
  • The obvious answer is 25, but there are some arguments raised in favour of 26. Their arguments are based on those people in the Qur’an who possessed some prophetic characteristics but were not mentioned by name as “prophets.”
  • Prophet Samuel: Some people argue in favor of 26 prophets by referring to Surah Al-Baqarah (2:246-248), where it is mentioned that a prophet among the Israelites chose Saul (Talut) as their king. He is called a “prophet,” but nothing in the Qur’an refers to him by name as Samuel.
  • Al-Khidr: He is a mysterious figure met by Moses in Surah Al-Kahf. He is called a “servant” in the Qur’an, and it is believed by many scholars and Sufi leaders that he is a prophet, so this could bring the number to 26 or even more depending on the list.
  • Other potential figures: There are some righteous people in the Qur’an whose status as a prophet is not clear, such as Luqman, Uzair (Ezra), and Dhul-Qarnayn. Most people think they are saints or righteous men (Wali), but those who think any of these are prophets will obviously have a different figure in their minds.
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