Surahs that name Adam
| Surah | Revelation | Times named | Ayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Baqarah (2) | Madani | 5 | 31, 33, 34, 35, 37 |
| Ali 'Imran (3) | Madani | 2 | 33, 59 |
| Al-Ma'idah (5) | Madani | 1 | 27 |
| Al-A'raf (7) | Makki | 7 | 11, 19, 26, 27, 31, 35, 172 |
| Al-Isra (17) | Makki | 2 | 61, 70 |
| Al-Kahf (18) | Makki | 1 | 50 |
| Maryam (19) | Makki | 1 | 58 |
| Taha (20) | Makki | 5 | 115, 116, 117, 120, 121 |
| Ya-Sin (36) | Makki | 1 | 60 |
First ayah that names him
﴿وَعَلَّمَ ءَادَمَ ٱلْأَسْمَآءَ كُلَّهَا ثُمَّ عَرَضَهُمْ عَلَى ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةِ فَقَالَ أَنۢبِـُٔونِى بِأَسْمَآءِ هَـٰٓؤُلَآءِ إِن كُنتُمْ صَـٰدِقِينَ ٣١﴾(31) And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, "Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful."
Frequently asked questions
How many times is Adam mentioned in the Quran?
The name Adam (آدم) appears 25 times in the Quran, in 25 ayat across 9 surahs, counted word by word in the Uthmani text.
Which surah mentions Adam the most?
Surah Al-A'raf (surah 7), where his name appears 7 times.
In which surahs is Adam mentioned?
Surah Al-Baqarah, Ali 'Imran, Al-Ma'idah, Al-A'raf, Al-Isra, Al-Kahf, Maryam, Taha and Ya-Sin.
