Prophet Ishaq (AS) - The Glad Tiding
Learn about Prophet Ishaq (AS), the son of Ibrahim, born as a miracle in old age.
Prophet Ishaq (peace be upon him) was the second son of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). His mother was Sarah. Allah gave Ibrahim and Sarah the glad tidings of Ishaq when they were very old — Ibrahim was about 100 years old and Sarah was 90. The angels came to Ibrahim with the news, and Sarah was amazed. Allah said: 'Are you amazed at the decree of Allah?' Ishaq (AS) was a righteous prophet who continued the message of his father Ibrahim. From Ishaq's lineage came many prophets, including his son Yaqub (AS) and grandson Yusuf (AS). Ishaq is mentioned in the Quran many times alongside Ibrahim and Yaqub. The Prophet ﷺ said that the best of people are those who are most beneficial to others, and Ishaq continued the legacy of his father Ibrahim in calling people to Allah.
Qur'an Verses
وَامْرَأَتُهُ قَائِمَةٌ فَضَحِكَتْ فَبَشَّرْنَاهَا بِإِسْحَاقَ
Wa-mra'atuhu qa'imatun fadhahikat fa-bashsharnaha bi-Ishaq
Translation: And his wife was standing, and she laughed. Then We gave her good tidings of Ishaq.
وَبَشَّرْنَاهُ بِإِسْحَاقَ نَبِيًّا مِّنَ الصَّالِحِينَ
Wa-bashsharnahu bi-Ishaqa nabiyyan mina as-salihin
Translation: And We gave him good tidings of Ishaq, a prophet from among the righteous.
Authentic Hadith
The Prophet ﷺ said: 'The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, though in both there is good.'
Explanation
Prophet Ishaq continued the legacy of his father Ibrahim, showing that the legacy of faith passes from generation to generation of believers.
Allah can do anything. He gave Ibrahim and Sarah a child in old age, showing that His power has no limits.
- 1.How old were Ibrahim and Sarah when Ishaq was born?
- 2.Who gave them the glad tidings?
- 3.What prophets came from Ishaq's lineage?
1. What Surah mentions the glad tidings of Ishaq?
2. Were the angels visitors in human form?
3. Who was Ishaq's grandson (also a prophet)?
4. From Ishaq's lineage came how many prophets?
5. How old was Ibrahim when Ishaq was born?
6. What did Allah say about Sarah's amazement?
7. What kind of prophet was Ishaq?
8. Is nothing too hard for Allah?
9. Who was Ishaq's mother?
10. What does Ishaq's birth teach us?
11. Who was Ishaq's son (also a prophet)?
12. Who was Prophet Ishaq's father?
13. What does 'Salih' mean?
14. Who was Ishaq's brother?
15. What was Sarah's reaction to the news?
16. Is Ishaq mentioned in the Quran?
17. Did Ishaq continue his father's message?
18. Was Ishaq's birth a miracle?
19. What can we learn from Ishaq's story?
20. Did Sarah initially believe she could have a child?
21. Was Ishaq a prophet?
22. What does 'Bushra' mean?
23. Who brought the glad tidings of Ishaq?
24. Did Ibrahim believe the angels' message?
25. Was Ishaq also given a book?
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