Al-Yasa

اليسع

Elisha

MessengerMentioned 2x in Quran

Era

After Ilyas

Location

Land of Israel

Nation

Bani Israel

Age

Unknown

Quick summary

Miracle

Not specified

The Story

Al-Yasa (peace be upon him), known as Elisha in biblical traditions, was a prophet who succeeded Ilyas. He continued the mission of calling Bani Israel back to the worship of Allah alone.

While the Quran provides limited details about his specific story, he is mentioned with great honor. In Surah Al-An'am, he is listed among the prophets who were guided and favored by Allah. In Surah Sad, he is described as among "the chosen" and "the best."

This shows that even prophets whose detailed stories are not preserved in the Quran were honored servants of Allah who fulfilled their missions faithfully.

Islamic tradition holds that he continued the work of Ilyas in combating idol worship and calling people to monotheism.

Key Events

Succeeded Ilyas

Continued his mission

Among the Chosen

Praised in the Quran

Lessons from Al-Yasa's Life

Continue the work of righteousness

Honor all of Allah's prophets

Being among the best is through devotion to Allah

Quran References

Mentioned among those favored above the worlds

“Mentioned among those favored above the worlds”

— Surah Al-An'am•Ayah 86

Among the chosen and best

“Among the chosen and best”

— Surah Sad•Ayah 48

Prophetic Lineage

Father/Ancestor

Ya'qub

يعقوب

Al-Yasa

اليسع

The Story

Al-Yasa (peace be upon him), known as Elisha in biblical traditions, was a prophet who succeeded Ilyas. He continued the mission of calling Bani Israel back to the worship of Allah alone.

This shows that even prophets whose detailed stories are not preserved in the Quran were honored servants of Allah who fulfilled their missions faithfully.

Islamic tradition holds that he continued the work of Ilyas in combating idol worship and calling people to monotheism.

Al-Yasa (peace be upon him), known as Elisha in biblical traditions, was a prophet who succeeded Ilyas. He continued the mission of calling Bani Israel back to the worship of Allah alone.

This shows that even prophets whose detailed stories are not preserved in the Quran were honored servants of Allah who fulfilled their missions faithfully.

Islamic tradition holds that he continued the work of Ilyas in combating idol worship and calling people to monotheism.