Prophet Elyas (Elisha)
9th century BCE (Israelite kingdoms; traditional identification with Elisha).
Elyas (Elisha) was among the messengers. Ibn Ishaq said he was sent to the children of Israel after Elijah (Ilyas). He lived among his people calling them to Allah and abiding by the message and laws of Elijah until he passed away. Then dissension rose and sins increased; tyrants killed the prophets. According to tradition, Elyas was ibn Adi ibn Shultam ibn Aphraem ibn Yusuf ibn Ishaq ibn Ibrahim; it was said he was the cousin of Elijah and had been hiding with him in a cave on Mount Qasium to escape the King of Ba'labak; when Elijah died, Elisha succeeded him as prophet. He called his people to abandon the worship of Ba'l and to worship Allah alone; they rejected him.
"And remember Our slaves, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, (all) owners of strength and of religious understanding. Verily We did choose them. And remember Isma'il, Elisha, and Dhul-Kifl; all are among the best." (Sad 38:45-48) "And indeed Elyas was among the messengers. When he said to his people: Will you not fear Allah? Do you call upon Ba'l and leave the best of creators—Allah, your Lord and the Lord of your first forefathers?" (As-Saffat 37:123-126) They rejected him; so they will be brought for punishment, except the chosen servants of Allah.
In this story
- Elisha's mission (Quran)
- Elisha after Elijah
- Family history of Elisha
Where the Quran tells it
- As-Saffat 37:123-132
- Al-An'am 6:85-86
- Sad 38:48