Hadiths on Pre-Islamic Prophets and Messengers, peace be upon them

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23 explained prophetic hadiths on "Pre-Islamic Prophets and Messengers, peace be upon them": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This section brings together 23 hadiths devoted to the prophets and messengers who preceded the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him). It includes Adam, from his creation to his death, Abraham with Hajar and Isma'il, Moses and his story with Al-Khidr, as well as Ayyub and Zakariyya. These narratives teach patience, work, and the praise of Allah. Hadith 3754 reports: "Zakariyya (Zechariah) (peace be upon him) was a carpenter".

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Pre-Islamic Prophets and Messengers, peace be upon them

Authentic hadith When Adam died, the angels washed his body with water an odd number of times, dug him a grave, and said: This is the tradition for Adam's children Authentic hadith A man said: "O Messenger of Allah, was Adam a prophet?" He said: 'Yes.' The man said: "How long was the period between him (Adam) and Nūh?" He replied Authentic hadith Mūsa (peace be upon him) was a bashful man who used to cover his skin completely out of extreme bashfulness. So some of the children of Israel abused Authentic hadith ‘Īsa the Son of Maryam saw a person stealing. Thereupon, ‘Īsa said to him: Did you steal? He said: No, by the One besides Whom there is no god. So ‘Īs Authentic hadith No child is born but the devil touches him when he is born, whereupon he starts crying loudly because of having been touched by the devil, except for Authentic hadith Al-Khidr was named so because he sat over a barren white land, it turned green with plantation after his sitting over it Authentic hadith The honorable son of the honorable son of the honorable son of the honorable, is Yūsuf, the son of Ya‘qūb, the son of Is'hāq, the son of Ibrahīm (peac Authentic hadith It is not proper for a servant of Allah to say: I am better than Yūnus ibn Matta Authentic hadith The sun was held (from setting) for any human except Yūsha‘ (Joshua), on the nights he marched to Jerusalem Authentic hadith Are you then asking me about the origins of the Arabs? The best of them in the pre-Islamic era are the best of them in Islam, provided that they acqui Authentic hadith When Allah created Adam (peace be upon him), He said to him: Go and greet those – a group of angels who were sitting – and listen to what they are goi Authentic hadith Allah, forgive my people for they do not know Authentic The best day upon which the sun has risen is Friday Authentic hadith May Allah have mercy upon Mūsa! He was hurt more than this but remained patient Sahih/Authentic with its two versions No one has ever eaten food better than that which his hands have earned. Indeed, Prophet Dawūd (peace be upon him) used to eat from the earnings of hi Authentic hadith Zakariyya (Zechariah) (peace be upon him) was a carpenter Authentic Leave me as I leave you. Verily, what destroyed those before you was their asking questions and their disagreement with their prophets Authentic hadith While Ayyūb (peace be upon him) was taking a bath, naked, golden locusts began to fall upon him Authentic By the One in Whose Hand my soul is, the son of Mary will soon descend among you as a just judge. He will break the cross, kill the pig, and abolish J Authentic Avoid what I have forbidden you from, and do as much as you can of what I have ordered you Authentic hadith The narrative of Mūsa (Moses) (peace be upon him) and Al-Khidr Authentic hadith While the mother of Isma‘īl was breastfeeding her son Isma‘īl, Ibrahīm brought them to a place near the House; under a tree on the spot of Zamzam and Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) ordered to kill geckos, saying: They used to blow into [the fire] on Ibrahīm

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ