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Ilyas
إلياس
Prophet
Prophet Against Baal Worship
About
Ilyas (Elijah, peace be upon him) was sent to the people of Baalbek who worshipped an idol called Baal. He called them back to worshipping Allah alone, but most of them rejected him.
Key Events
- Sent to combat Baal worship
- Called people to worship Allah alone
- Praised in the Quran as among the righteous
Quran References
37:123-1326:85
Family Connections
Children
Based on Islamic sources (Quran and authentic narrations). Some historical genealogical links may differ among scholars.