Yusuf’s lineage is given through Yaqub, Ishaq and Ibrahim.
References · 1
- Sahih al-Bukhari · 3382 · Yusuf’s lineage is given through Yaqub, Ishaq and Ibrahim.
Lives of the Prophets
Ishaq (Isaac) — peace be upon him
Overview
Ishaq is Ibrahim’s son and a prophet among the righteous.
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Identity and prophethood
Ishaq is Ibrahim’s son and a prophet among the righteous.
His birth and prophethood are divine gifts. Ibrahim, Ishaq and Yaqub are praised for strength, insight and being chosen.
References · 2
- As-Saffat 37:112–113
- Sad 38:45–47
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Era and setting
His birth is announced when his parents are old, without a calendar year.
The angelic visit brings news of Ishaq and, after him, Yaqub. This generational relationship establishes relative chronology.
References · 2
- Hud 11:69–73
- Ibrahim 14:39
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Mission and teaching
He is included among leaders guiding by Allah’s command.
The passage mentions good works, prayer and zakat. No detailed conflict with a named opposing people is assigned to his individual mission.
References · 1
- Al-Anbiya 21:72–73
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Family and descent
Ibrahim is his father, Yaqub his son and Yusuf his grandson.
His mother is known as Sarah. Quran and the hadith of Yusuf’s ancestry establish this line; the principal verses do not give a complete household list.
The birth announcement names Yaqub after Ishaq, pointing beyond one child to a continuing prophetic line. Al-Anbiya’s description of guiding leaders connects that family relationship with religious responsibility.
References · 5
- Hud 11:71
- Ibrahim 14:39
- Yusuf 12:38
- Hud 11:71–73
- Al-Anbiya 21:72–73
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Distinctions and signs
His announcement includes prophethood and righteousness.
Blessing is pronounced on him and Ibrahim, while descendants are distinguished by conduct. Family honour does not erase individual moral responsibility.
References · 2
- As-Saffat 37:112–113
- Sad 38:45–47
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Revelation, scripture and teaching
He is explicitly a recipient of revelation.
No distinct named book is assigned to him; his teaching is associated with righteous works and worship.
References · 2
- An-Nisa 4:163
- Al-Anbiya 21:73
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Lifespan and final period
The Quran announces his birth but not total lifespan or death year.
His continuing biographical place is preserved through Yaqub and Yusuf; tomb traditions are distinct from these verses.
References · 1
- As-Saffat 37:112–113
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Quranic references
Principal Quranic references are grouped by biographical topic.
Identity and prophethood — As-Saffat 37:112–113; Sad 38:45–47.
Era and setting — Hud 11:69–73; Ibrahim 14:39.
Mission and teaching — Al-Anbiya 21:72–73.
Family and descent — Hud 11:71; Ibrahim 14:39; Yusuf 12:38; Hud 11:71–73; Al-Anbiya 21:72–73.
Distinctions and signs — As-Saffat 37:112–113; Sad 38:45–47.
Revelation, scripture and teaching — An-Nisa 4:163; Al-Anbiya 21:73.
Lifespan and final period — As-Saffat 37:112–113.
References · 11
- Hud 11:71–73
- Maryam 19:49
- Al-Anbiya 21:72–73
- As-Saffat 37:112–113
- Sad 38:45–47
- Hud 11:69–73
- Ibrahim 14:39
- Hud 11:71
- Yusuf 12:38
- An-Nisa 4:163
- Al-Anbiya 21:73
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Information in hadith
Related hadith summaries with collection references.
Yusuf’s lineage is given through Yaqub, Ishaq and Ibrahim. — Sahih al-Bukhari 3382.
References · 1
- Sahih al-Bukhari · 3382 · Yusuf’s lineage is given through Yaqub, Ishaq and Ibrahim.
Hadith summaries
References
References · 13
- Ibrahim 14:39
- Hud 11:71
- Sahih al-Bukhari · 3358 · The narration names Sarah and Hajar in a journey of Ibrahim’s household.
- As-Saffat 37:112–113
- Sad 38:45–47
- Hud 11:69–73
- Al-Anbiya 21:72–73
- Yusuf 12:38
- Hud 11:71–73
- An-Nisa 4:163
- Al-Anbiya 21:73
- Maryam 19:49
- Sahih al-Bukhari · 3382 · Yusuf’s lineage is given through Yaqub, Ishaq and Ibrahim.