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Ismail
إسماعيل
Prophet~1900 BCE (estimated)
The Sacrificed One
About
Ismail (Ishmael, peace be upon him) is the firstborn son of Ibrahim through Hajar. He was left as an infant in the barren valley of Makkah where the well of Zamzam miraculously sprang. He helped his father build the Kaaba and willingly submitted to the command of sacrifice. He is the ancestor of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
Key Events
- Left as an infant in Makkah with Hajar
- Zamzam well sprang miraculously
- Helped Ibrahim build the Kaaba
- Submitted to the command of sacrifice
- Ancestor of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
Quran References
2:125-12737:100-11119:54-55
Family Connections
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Lineage Path
Based on Islamic sources (Quran and authentic narrations). Some historical genealogical links may differ among scholars.