Prophets in the Quran
Isma'il
The son who answered "do as you are commanded", and who raised the foundations of the Ka‘bah with his father.
إسماعيل
Known in English as Ishmael
The account
What the Quran relates about Isma'il
Key events
- 1Left with his mother in the valley of Makkah
- 2His response to the vision
- 3Building the Ka‘bah with Ibrahim
What is drawn from it
- Consent freely given transforms obedience
- Patience is named as his defining quality
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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Questions about the prophets
Where is Isma'il mentioned in the Quran?
In 4 surahs: 2, 14, 19, 37. The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
Is there a surah named after Isma'il?
No surah carries the name, though Isma'il is mentioned within other surahs.
What are the main events in the story of Isma'il?
Left with his mother in the valley of Makkah, His response to the vision and Building the Ka‘bah with Ibrahim.
What is usually drawn from the story of Isma'il?
Consent freely given transforms obedience and Patience is named as his defining quality.
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