Prophet Timeline – A Journey Through Islamic History

The first man created by Allah. Adam is considered the first prophet in Islam. He was created directly by Allah and given knowledge of all things. He and his wife Eve (Hawwa) were placed in Paradise but were later sent to Earth after eating from the forbidden tree.

Son of Adam, appointed after the death of Adam. Sheeth was the third son of Adam and Eve, born after the death of Abel. He is known for his righteousness and is considered a prophet by many Islamic scholars. He is said to have taught his descendants the proper worship of Allah.

Known for his wisdom and knowledge. Idris is mentioned in the Quran as a man of truth and a prophet. He is often identified with the biblical Enoch. Islamic tradition holds that he was the first to write with a pen and that he was given knowledge of astronomy and other sciences.

Known for building the Ark and surviving the Great Flood. Nuh is a highly important figure in Islamic tradition. He preached to his people for 950 years, calling them to monotheism. When they refused to believe, Allah commanded him to build an ark to save the believers and pairs of all animals from a great flood.