Prophets Of Islam

Peace Be Upon Him

Elisha's(pbuh) Mission   Al-Quran, Chapter 38 Saad, Verse 45-48 In the Name of Allah, The Benevolent, The Merciful And commemorate Our Servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, possessors of Power and Vision. Verily We did choose them for a special (purpose)- proclaiming the Message of the Hereafter. They were, in Our sight, truly, of the company of the Elect and the Good. And commemorate Isma'il, Elisha, and Zul-Kifl: Each of them was of the Company of the Good. Ibn Ishaaq said that Elisha(pbuh) was sent to the children of Israel after Elijah(pbuh). He lived among his people, calling them to Allah and abiding by the message and laws of Elijah(pbuh) until he passed away. Then dissension rose among them, and events took momentum. Sins increased everywhere, and the tyrants increased and killed the prophets.   Al-Quran, Chapter 6 Al-An'am, Verse 86 In the Name of Allah, The Benevolent, The Merciful And Ismail and Elisha and Jonas and Lot: and to all We gave favor above the nations Elisha(pbuh) succeeded to the mantle of the Prophet Elijah(pbuh); he lived in troublous times for both the Jewish kingdoms (of Judah and Israel); there were wicked kings, and other nations were pressing in on them; but he performed many miracles, and some check was given to the enemies under his advice. The Family History Of Elisha(pbuh) According to Al-Hafiz Abu Al-Qasim Ibn 'Asaker, Elisha(pbuh) was Ibn 'Adi, Ibn Shultam, Ibn Aphraem, Ibn Joseph(pbuh), Ibn Isaac(pbuh), Ibn Abraham(pbuh). It was said that he was the cousin of Elijah(pbuh). Other sources said also that he had been hiding with Elijah(pbuh) in a cave Mount Qasium to escape from King of Ba'alabak, and when Elijah(pbuh) died, he (Elisha(pbuh)) suceeded him as a prophet among his people. Back to Top