Prophets in the Quran
Ilyas
Sent to a people worshipping Ba‘l, and greeted by name in the Quran.
إلياس
Known in English as Elijah
The account
What the Quran relates about Ilyas
Key events
- 1The call away from Ba‘l
- 2Peace sent upon him by name
What is drawn from it
- A message rejected in its own time is not a message wasted
- To be greeted by name in revelation is its own vindication
References
Surahs where the account appears
The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
The stories, taught with their sources
Islamic studies lessons cover the prophets as the Quran tells them rather than as folklore.
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Where is Ilyas mentioned in the Quran?
In 2 surahs: 6, 37. The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
Is there a surah named after Ilyas?
No surah carries the name, though Ilyas is mentioned within other surahs.
What are the main events in the story of Ilyas?
The call away from Ba‘l and Peace sent upon him by name.
What is usually drawn from the story of Ilyas?
A message rejected in its own time is not a message wasted and To be greeted by name in revelation is its own vindication.
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