Prophet Ishaq (A.S.)
Quran References –
Prophet Ishaq is mentioned 17 times in the following Ayats of the Quran:
(Quran, 2:133, 2:136, 2:140, 3:84, 4:163, 6:84, 11:71, 11:74-75, 12:6, 12:38, 14:39, 19:49, 21:72, 29:27, 37:112, 38:45)
His Marriage and Family:
When Prophet Ishaq (AS) was forty years old, he married Rebekah bint Bethuel, who was sterile.
Ishaq prayed to Allah SWT, Who answered his Dua and Rebekah became pregnant.
Rebekah bint Bethuel gave birth to twin boys. Esau and Ya’qub.
Conflict Between the Sons of Ishaq:
When they became older, animosity developed between the brothers as Esau didn’t like the fact that Ya’qub (AS) was favoured by Ishaq and by Allah SWT with prophethood.
Because of this, Esau threatened to kill his brother and Ya’qub (AS) then fled the country fearing for his life.
Life of Prophet Ishaq:
Ishaq was well-regarded for his piety, patience and obedience to Allah SWT.
Death of Prophet Ishaq:
Ishaq (AS) fell ill and died in the village of Hebron when he was 180 years old.
His sons Esau and Ya’qub (AS) buried him next to his father Ibrahim (AS).
Prophetic Dynasty:
Prophet Ishaq (AS) was the son of Prophet Ibrahim, the father of Prophet Ya‘qub, and the grandfather of Prophet Yusuf.
His descendants includes Prophets Musa, Harun, Dawud, Sulayman, and Isa, forming a blessed lineage that guided generations to worship Allah alone.
The Quran on Prophet Ishaq (AS):
Allah SWT mentions that Ishaq (AS) was given to Prophet Ibrahim (AS) as a glad tiding. Allah says: ‘We gave him good news of Isaac – a prophet, and one of the righteous.’ (Quran, 37:112) and ‘We gave her good news of Ishaq, and, after him, Ya’qub.’ (Quran, 11:71)
It is also mentioned in the Quran that Ishaq (AS) was chosen and guided by Allah SWT. Allah says: ‘And we guided him, and Ishaq and Ya’qub.’ (Quran, 6:84)
Allah SWT praised Ishaq (AS) for his righteousness and character. Allah says in reference to Prophet Ibrahim, Ishaq and Ya’qub: ‘they were all among the chosen and the best.’ (Quran, 38:47)
Allah SWT also blessed prophethood to continue through the generations of Ishaq (AS). Allah says: ‘We placed prophethood and scripture among his descendants.’ (Quran, 29:27)