What are the sources of these stories?

The Quran first, then authentic Sunnah, then recognised tafsir and history works, excluding weak narrations and Isra'iliyyat.

Do the images depict prophets?

No. Images are symbolic or natural scenes with no depiction of any prophet or companion, in line with Islamic guidelines.

Are the stories suitable for children?

Yes. The wording is simple and free of unsuitable detail, so they can be read with children or listened to together.

Stories

Islamic Stories

Prophet stories and Islamic stories in linked chapters, with ayahs, lessons, sources and audio narration.

Prophet storiesProphet Ibrahim and the Cold Fireسيدنا إبراهيم عليه السلام والنار الباردة - peace be upon himThe Quranic account of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham): his question to his people about their statues, the gentle call he made to his father, the day he broke the idols during their festival, his trial before the assembly, the decision to burn him, the moment God commanded the fire to be coolness and safety, and the migration and building of monotheism that followed.6 September 202612 min read12 viewsStart reading
Prophet storiesProphet Yunus and the Whaleسيدنا يونس عليه السلام في بطن الحوت - peace be upon himThe Quranic account of the Prophet Yunus (Jonah): his mission to Nineveh, his departure before permission was given, the ship and the sea, the darkness inside the whale, the supplication "There is no deity except You, glory be to You; indeed I was among the wrongdoers", and the rescue that ended with the faith of his people.1 September 202610 min read40 viewsStart reading
Islamic storiesThe Islam of Umar ibn al-Khattabإسلام عمر بن الخطاب - may God be pleased with himHow did one of the harshest men of Quraysh become one of Islam's strongest defenders? The story of the Islam of Umar ibn al-Khattab, from the Prophet's supplication to the page of Surah Ta-Ha in his sister's house and then his open declaration at the house of al-Arqam. Six chapters with verses, lessons and an interactive quiz.1 September 202611 min read4 viewsStart reading
Islamic storiesThe People of the Ditchأصحاب الأخدودThe story of a faith that fire cannot burn, indicated in Surah Al-Buruj and detailed in the hadith of the boy, the sorcerer and the king: a tyrant who dug trenches and lit fires, a young boy who stood firm, and a people who chose the truth over life. Six chapters with verses, lessons and an interactive quiz.1 September 202610 min read4 viewsStart reading
Islamic storiesTalut and Jalutطالوت وجالوتThe story of kingship, testing and victory as told in Surah Al-Baqarah: a people who asked for a king then objected to God's choice, a river that tested every heart, and a small patient band that defeated a vast army. Six chapters with verses, lessons and an interactive quiz.1 September 202610 min read16 viewsStart reading
Islamic storiesQabil and Habilقابيل وهابيلThe first crime on earth as told in Surah Al-Maidah: two offerings, an envy left unchecked, a brother who refused to strike back, and a raven that taught the killer what he did not know. Six chapters with verses, lessons and an interactive quiz.1 September 20269 min read14 viewsStart reading
Islamic storiesHarut and Marutهاروت وماروتThe story of the two angels Harut and Marut in Babylon as told in a single verse of Surah Al-Baqarah: a trial announced before it was taught, magic that harms only by the permission of God, and a bargain in which the buyers lost themselves. Six chapters with verses, lessons and an interactive quiz.1 September 20268 min read5 viewsStart reading
Islamic storiesThe Companions of the Elephantأصحاب الفيلThe story of Abraha, who led an army with an elephant to destroy the Kaaba. God protected His House and sent against them flocks of birds pelting them with stones of baked clay. Six chapters with Quranic references, lessons, and an interactive quiz.31 August 20267 min read25 viewsStart reading
Islamic storiesThe People of the Sabbathأصحاب السبتThe story of a coastal village of the Children of Israel that God tested by forbidding fishing on the Sabbath. Some of them devised tricks around the command, and the people split into three groups: transgressors, those who forbade the wrong, and those who stayed silent. Six chapters with Quranic references, lessons, and an interactive quiz.31 August 20267 min read24 viewsStart reading
Prophet storiesNuh (Noah)نوح - peace be upon himThe story of Prophet Nuh (Noah), peace be upon him, and the Flood: a patient call to God that lasted centuries, an ark built on dry land, a flood that cleansed the earth, and deliverance for the believers. Seven chapters with Quranic references, lessons, and an interactive quiz.30 August 20264 min read20 viewsStart reading

About the stories of the prophets: sources and approach

These stories are an editorial retelling of the accounts of the prophets as found in the Quran and authentic Sunnah, written in contemporary language suitable for reading alone or with children.

Where the material comes from

The Quran is the basis of every account, with the relevant surahs and verses cited.
Authentic Sunnah for established detail beyond the Quranic narrative.
Recognised works of tafsir and history for supporting detail, while avoiding unreliable and Isra'iliyyat narrations.

How we present them

No words are placed in a prophet's mouth that are not established.
Prophets and companions are never depicted; accompanying images are natural or symbolic scenes.
Established narrative is distinguished from historical detail, and each story closes with its lessons.
Audio accompanying a story is recitation or narration; generated voice is never used for Quran recitation.

To read the verses in full context, open the Quran; for other educational material see the articles.

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