Surahs that name Yaqub
| Surah | Revelation | Times named | Ayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Baqarah (2) | Madani | 4 | 132, 133, 136, 140 |
| Ali 'Imran (3) | Madani | 1 | 84 |
| An-Nisa (4) | Madani | 1 | 163 |
| Al-An'am (6) | Makki | 1 | 84 |
| Hud (11) | Makki | 1 | 71 |
| Yusuf (12) | Makki | 3 | 6, 38, 68 |
| Maryam (19) | Makki | 2 | 6, 49 |
| Al-Anbya (21) | Makki | 1 | 72 |
| Al-'Ankabut (29) | Makki | 1 | 27 |
| Sad (38) | Makki | 1 | 45 |
First ayah that names him
﴿وَوَصَّىٰ بِهَآ إِبْرَٰهِـۧمُ بَنِيهِ وَيَعْقُوبُ يَـٰبَنِىَّ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ ٱصْطَفَىٰ لَكُمُ ٱلدِّينَ فَلَا تَمُوتُنَّ إِلَّا وَأَنتُم مُّسْلِمُونَ ١٣٢﴾(132) And Abraham instructed his sons [to do the same] and [so did] Jacob, [saying], "O my sons, indeed Allāh has chosen for you this religion, so do not die except while you are Muslims."
Frequently asked questions
How many times is Yaqub mentioned in the Quran?
The name Yaqub (يعقوب) appears 16 times in the Quran, in 16 ayat across 10 surahs, counted word by word in the Uthmani text.
Which surah mentions Yaqub the most?
Surah Al-Baqarah (surah 2), where his name appears 4 times.
In which surahs is Yaqub mentioned?
Surah Al-Baqarah, Ali 'Imran, An-Nisa, Al-An'am, Hud, Yusuf, Maryam, Al-Anbya, Al-'Ankabut and Sad.
