Ishaq (Isaac)Prophet of the Levant

Also known as: Isaac

Nation / People

The people of the Levant (Canaan/Palestine)

Period

Son of Ibrahim; father of Yaqub (Jacob)

Lifespan

180 years according to some narrations

Burial Place

Cave of Machpelah in al-Khalil (Hebron), Palestine

Message

Monotheism and righteous conduct. Ishaq continued the prophetic mission of his father Ibrahim.

Lineage

1.
Ibrahim- Father
2.
Sarah- Mother

Key Miracles

Born to Sarah who was elderly and had previously been barren; announced by angels to Ibrahim

Key Stories

His birth was announced by the angels who visited Ibrahim on their way to the people of Lut
Sarah laughed in astonishment at the announcement of her pregnancy in her old age
He was sent to guide the people of Canaan
He married Rifqah (Rebecca) and had twin sons: 'Isu (Esau) and Yaqub (Jacob)

Mentioned in the Quran

Surah Hud (11:71)Surah al-Anbiya (21:72)Surah al-Saffat (37:112-113)Surah al-Baqarah (2:133)

Special Characteristics

The second son of Ibrahim, from whom the Israelite prophetic tradition descended. All subsequent Prophets of the Israelite lineage (Yaqub, Yusuf, Musa, Dawud, Sulayman, Isa and others) descended from Ishaq through his son Yaqub.