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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The first prophet mentioned in the Holy Quran is Hazrat Adam (AS).
The Holy Quran mentions the story of Hazrat Adam (AS) in Surah Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2), where his creation, the prostration of angels, and his placement in Paradise are described. This makes him the first prophet to appear in the Quranic narrative, which aligns with his status as the first human and the first prophet in Islamic belief. The chronological order of mention in the Quran follows the sequence of revelation and thematic arrangement rather than historical chronology.
Hazrat Adam (AS) is mentioned by name 25 times in the Holy Quran across various surahs including Al-Baqarah, Al-A'raf, and Ta-Ha. The Quran describes him as the first khalifa (vicegerent) on earth, and his story includes the creation from clay, the breathing of Allah's spirit into him, the teaching of names, and the command to angels to prostrate. Iblees (Satan) refused to prostrate, marking the beginning of enmity between mankind and Satan.
