A detailed lineage view starting from Adam (AS), showing the major prophetic family branches mentioned in Islamic tradition.
This page presents a structured overview of prophetic lineage in Islam. Some genealogical links are explicitly known (such as father-son relationships), while others are based on classical historical reports and may differ across scholars.
We mark each Prophet with (AS) out of respect: Alayhis Salam (peace be upon him).
First human and first Prophet
Father of mankind and the beginning of human lineage.
From early descendants of Adam (AS)
Known for wisdom and devotion; placed before Nuh (AS) in traditional chronology.
From the line of Adam (AS)
After the flood, human populations continue through his descendants.
Post-Nuh (AS) era
Sent to the people of Aad; lineage details are less explicit in primary texts.
Post-Nuh (AS) era
Sent to the people of Thamud; tribal history is known more than direct family details.
From the line of Nuh (AS)
Central patriarch for later prophetic branches through his sons.
Nephew of Ibrahim (AS)
Though not from Ishaq's direct line, he is part of the Ibrahim family era.
From Bani Israel (later generations after Yaqub AS)
Brothers and major law-bearing Prophets sent to Pharaoh and the Children of Israel.
From Bani Israel
Prophet-king given the Zabur.
Son of Dawud (AS)
Prophet-king known for justice and wisdom.
From Israelite prophetic communities
Their exact genealogical placement is less detailed in Quranic text.
Sent to the people of Nineveh
His mission context is clear, while lineage details are less central in scripture.
Father and son in Bani Israel
Yahya (AS) was granted as a blessed son to Zakariya (AS).
From Bani Israel through Maryam (AS)
Born miraculously; among the greatest Messengers.
Sent to Madyan
Often placed in post-Ibrahim historical context; exact genealogical links vary in reports.
Traditionally connected to Ibrahimic lines
Renowned for patience in severe trials.
Lineage not explicitly detailed
Mentioned in the Quran among righteous and patient servants.
Chronological bridge to final prophethood
After Isa (AS), final prophethood culminates with Muhammad (SAW).
The Quran names 25 Prophets explicitly. Exact chronological order and full genealogical details for all Prophets are not always stated in the Quran. For deeper study, compare this overview with reliable Tafsir, Seerah works, and authentic Hadith collections.