Stories & Events

The Creation of Adam

Allah announced a successor on earth, created Adam, taught him the names and commanded the angels to prostrate.

Adam, Iblis and the Tree

Iblis whispered to Adam and his wife until they ate from the tree; they repented and were forgiven, then sent down to earth.

Nuh and the Flood

Nuh called his people for a very long time; when they persisted, the ark was built and the flood came.

Ibrahim Breaks the Idols

Ibrahim argued against idol worship, broke the idols except the largest, and was thrown into a fire that Allah made cool.

Ibrahim, Ismail and the Sacred House

Ibrahim settled his family in an uncultivated valley, saw the command to sacrifice his son, and raised the foundations of the House.

Yusuf and His Brothers

The fullest single narrative in the Quran: a dream, a well, Egypt, prison, authority and forgiveness.

Musa and Pharaoh

Musa was sent with clear signs to a tyrant who claimed lordship; the magicians believed and Pharaoh persisted.

The Exodus and the Parting of the Sea

The Children of Israel left by night; the sea was parted and Pharaoh's army was drowned.

Musa and the Servant of Allah

Musa travelled to learn from a servant given knowledge from Allah, and could not remain patient over three acts.

Dawud and Jalut (Goliath)

A small band of believers faced Jalut's army; Dawud killed Jalut and was given kingship and wisdom.

Sulayman and the Queen of Sheba

The hoopoe brought news of a people worshipping the sun; the queen came and submitted with Sulayman.

The People of the Cave

Young men who believed in their Lord took refuge in a cave and were kept asleep for many years.

The Birth and Upbringing of Maryam

The wife of Imran dedicated her child to Allah; Maryam was accepted with good acceptance and cared for by Zakariya.

The Birth of Isa

Maryam withdrew, the angel announced a pure boy, and she gave birth by the palm tree; the infant spoke.

The Night Journey — Al-Isra

Allah took His servant by night from the Sacred Mosque to the farthest mosque to show him of His signs.

The Battle of Badr

Allah gave victory at Badr while the believers were few and weak, supporting them with angels.

The Battle of Uhud

A hard day in which a lapse brought loss, followed by verses of correction, pardon and consultation.

The Battle of the Trench — Al-Ahzab

Confederate armies besieged Madinah; Allah sent a wind and forces unseen and turned them back.

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

Allah was pleased with the believers under the tree, and called the outcome a clear victory.

The Opening of Makkah

Help from Allah and the opening came, and people entered the religion in multitudes.

The Companions of the Elephant

Allah turned the plot of the army of the elephant against itself, before the Prophet's mission.