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اليسع

Al-Yasa (Elisha)

The Successor of Ilyas

Period

Approximately 9th century BCE

Location

The Levant (Sham)

People

The Children of Israel

Quran Mentions

2x

The Story

Al-Yasa succeeded Ilyas as prophet to the Children of Israel. He is mentioned in the Quran among the chosen and righteous ones. He continued calling people to monotheism and is counted among the best of Allah's creation.

Key Quranic Verses

Surah 6:86Surah 38:48

Lessons to Learn

1

Continuing the mission of predecessors is important

2

Being chosen by Allah is the highest honor

3

Righteousness is recognized and rewarded

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