Which Surahs Are Named After Prophets?
ما هي السور التي تحمل أسماء صريحة للأنبياء؟
There are six Surahs with Prophets' names: Nuh, Muhammad, Ibrahim, Yusuf, Hud, and Yunus. Luqman is sometimes counted as well, if he is at all considered a Prophet.
يوجد 6 سور: نوح، محمد، إبراهيم، يوسف، هود، يونس. بالنسبة للقمان فقد أجمع العلماء أن لقمان رجل حكيم وليس نبيا.
1. The Six Surahs | السور الست
The six surahs are Surah Yunus (chapter 10), Surah Hud (chapter 11), Surah Yusuf (chapter 12), Surah Ibrahim (chapter 14), Surah Nuh (chapter 71), and Surah Muhammad (chapter 47). Together they span the Quran from its early chapters to its later ones, each centering on the Prophet whose name it bears.
2. Why Luqman Is Not Counted | لماذا لا يُحسب لقمان من بينها
Surah Luqman also carries a personal name, but scholars agree that Luqman was a wise man rather than a prophet, so it is not counted among the surahs named after prophets. This same distinction is discussed in How Many Prophets and Messengers Were Mentioned in the Quran?, where Luqman is likewise listed among the figures whose prophetic status scholars have long debated.
3. What These Surahs Have in Common | ما يجمع بين هذه السور
Each of these six surahs centers substantially on the life, trials, or preaching of the Prophet whose name it bears. Surah Yusuf, covered in Which Prophet's Name Is Repeated 25 Times in a Single Surah?, is the clearest example, narrating Yusuf's complete story from beginning to end within one continuous surah.
Frequently Asked Questions | الأسئلة الشائعة
How many surahs are named after prophets?
Six: Nuh, Hud, Yusuf, Ibrahim, Yunus, and Muhammad.
Is Surah Luqman named after a prophet?
No. Scholars agree Luqman was a wise man rather than a prophet, so Surah Luqman is not counted among these six.
Which of these surahs tells its Prophet's complete story in one place?
Surah Yusuf uniquely narrates Prophet Yusuf's entire story from beginning to end within a single continuous surah.