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Prophet #13

أيوب

Ayyub (Job)The Patient Prophet

Also known as: Job

Nation / People

People of the Levant (al-Sham)

Period

After Yusuf and before Musa, according to many scholars

Lifespan

93 years in some narrations; 242 years in others

Burial Place

Al-Bathinyah in the Hauran region of southern Syria, according to some narrations

Message

Gratitude in prosperity and patience in adversity. Affliction is not a sign of Allah's abandonment; rather, it can be a means of purification and elevation in rank.

Lineage

  1. 1.
    Maws- Father
  2. 2.
    'Is (Esau)- Grandfather
  3. 3.
    Ishaq- Great-grandfather
  4. 4.
    Ibrahim- Ancestor

Key Miracles

  • His restoration to perfect health after years of severe illness by the mercy of Allah
  • A spring of water burst from the ground at his feet to heal him

Key Stories

  • Was a wealthy, healthy, and righteous man; a Prophet and a father of many children
  • Allah tested him by taking away his health, wealth, and children
  • He endured his illness (described as lasting 18 years in some narrations) without complaining to anyone but Allah
  • His supplication: "Harm has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful"
  • Allah restored his health, doubled his wealth, and returned his children

Mentioned in the Quran

Surah al-Anbiya (21:83-84)Surah Sad (38:41-44)

Special Characteristics

The supreme example of patience in hardship (sabr 'ala al-bala'). He was tested with the loss of everything that defines human wellbeing: health, wealth, and family. His patience was not passive resignation but an active, grateful, and trusting relationship with Allah.