Surahs that name Ismail
| Surah | Revelation | Times named | Ayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Baqarah (2) | Madani | 5 | 125, 127, 133, 136, 140 |
| Ali 'Imran (3) | Madani | 1 | 84 |
| An-Nisa (4) | Madani | 1 | 163 |
| Al-An'am (6) | Makki | 1 | 86 |
| Ibrahim (14) | Makki | 1 | 39 |
| Maryam (19) | Makki | 1 | 54 |
| Al-Anbya (21) | Makki | 1 | 85 |
| Sad (38) | Makki | 1 | 48 |
First ayah that names him
﴿وَإِذْ جَعَلْنَا ٱلْبَيْتَ مَثَابَةً لِّلنَّاسِ وَأَمْنًا وَٱتَّخِذُوا۟ مِن مَّقَامِ إِبْرَٰهِـۧمَ مُصَلًّى ۖ وَعَهِدْنَآ إِلَىٰٓ إِبْرَٰهِـۧمَ وَإِسْمَـٰعِيلَ أَن طَهِّرَا بَيْتِىَ لِلطَّآئِفِينَ وَٱلْعَـٰكِفِينَ وَٱلرُّكَّعِ ٱلسُّجُودِ ١٢٥﴾(125) And [mention] when We made the House [i.e., the Kaʿbah] a place of return for the people and [a place of] security. And take, [O believers], from the standing place of Abraham a place of prayer. And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], "Purify My House for those who perform ṭawāf and those who are staying [there] for worship and those who bow and prostrate [in prayer]."
Frequently asked questions
How many times is Ismail mentioned in the Quran?
The name Ismail (إسماعيل) appears 12 times in the Quran, in 12 ayat across 8 surahs, counted word by word in the Uthmani text.
Which surah mentions Ismail the most?
Surah Al-Baqarah (surah 2), where his name appears 5 times.
In which surahs is Ismail mentioned?
Surah Al-Baqarah, Ali 'Imran, An-Nisa, Al-An'am, Ibrahim, Maryam, Al-Anbya and Sad.
