The people of Isma'il (Ishmael) - in the Quran

The people of Isma'il (Ishmael) in the Quran refers to the descendants of Prophet Isma'il (peace be upon him), the first son of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and his wife Hagar. According to Islamic tradition, Prophet Isma'il and his mother were left in the desert by Ibrahim on Allah's command, where they were provided with water from the well of Zamzam and eventually settled in the land of Mecca.

The people of Isma'il are mentioned in the Quran in several places, including in Surah Al-Baqarah, where Allah says, "And [recall] when Abraham said, 'My Lord, make this city [Makkah] secure and keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols'" (2:125). The descendants of Isma'il are also mentioned in Surah Al-An'am, where Allah says, "And thus We have made you a just community that you will be witnesses over the people and the Messenger will be a witness over you. And We did not make the qiblah which you used to face except that We might make evident who would follow the Messenger from who would turn back on his heels. And indeed, it is difficult except for those whom Allah has guided. And never would Allah have caused you to lose your faith. Indeed Allah is, to the people, Kind and Merciful" (6:165).

The people of Isma'il are considered an important part of Islamic history and are respected for their connection to Prophet Ibrahim and for their role in the establishment of the city of Mecca and the Kaaba.

In addition to the Quranic references, the people of Isma'il (peace be upon him) are also mentioned in numerous hadiths, which are narrations attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). These hadiths describe the lineage of the Prophet Muhammad as being descended from Isma'il, through his son Kedar and then Adnan. The people of Isma'il are also recognized as being the ancestors of many of the Arab tribes, and their history and traditions are an important part of Arab culture.

The story of Isma'il and his mother Hagar is also an important aspect of the Islamic tradition. According to the story, after being left in the desert, Hagar ran back and forth between the hills of Safa and Marwah seven times in search of water for her son, and it was during this search that the well of Zamzam appeared. This well is still considered a holy site and is located near the Kaaba in Mecca.

The Islamic tradition holds that Prophet Isma'il was a prophet of Allah, sent to guide his people to the path of righteousness. Though there are few specific stories about his prophethood in the Quran, Isma'il is recognized as one of the many prophets sent by Allah to guide humanity.

Overall, the people of Isma'il are revered in the Islamic tradition as the descendants of Prophet Ibrahim and as an important part of the history and culture of the Arab people.

The name "Isma'il" (Ishmael) is mentioned 12 times in the Quran. However, not all of these references are specifically about the people of Isma'il. Some of the references are simply mentioning the name of Isma'il or referring to him as the son of Ibrahim. There are a few verses that specifically mention the people of Isma'il, such as:

"And mention in the Book, Isma'il. Indeed, he was true to his promise, and he was a messenger and a prophet." [Quran 19:54]

"And We gave to Ibrahim, Ishaq and Ya'qub - all [of them] We guided. And We guided Nuh before; and among his descendants, Dawud and Sulayman and Ayyub and Yusuf and Musa and Harun. And thus do We reward the doers of good. And Zakariyya and Yahya and Isa and Ilyas - and all were of the righteous. And Isma'il and Al-Yasa' and Yunus and Lut - and all [of them] We preferred over the worlds." [Quran 6:84-86]

These verses highlight the importance of Isma'il as a messenger and prophet of Allah, and also mention him and his descendants as being among the righteous who were preferred over the worlds.

There are a few other verses that mention Isma'il, but they do not specifically refer to the people of Isma'il. Some of these verses include:

"And We sent messengers before you; among them are those whose stories We have related to you, and among them are those whose stories We have not related to you. And it was not for any messenger to bring a sign except by permission of Allah. So when the command of Allah comes, it will be concluded in truth, and the falsifiers will thereupon lose [all]." [Quran 40:78] This verse mentions that among the messengers that Allah sent were those whose stories have been related in the Quran, including the story of Isma'il, and also those whose stories have not been related.

"Or do they say, 'He invented it'? Say, 'Then bring ten surahs like it that have been invented and call upon [for assistance] whomever you can besides Allah, if you should be truthful.' And if they do not respond to you - then know that the Quran was revealed with the knowledge of Allah and that there is no deity except Him. Then, would you [not] be Muslims?" [Quran 11:13-14] This verse challenges the disbelievers to produce ten surahs like those of the Quran, which is considered impossible. It affirms the divine origin and authenticity of the Quran, which includes the story of Isma'il and his father Ibrahim.

"Indeed, Allah chose Adam and Noah and the family of Ibrahim and the family of Imran over the worlds - descendants, some of them from others. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing." [Quran 3:33-34] This verse highlights the special status of the family of Ibrahim, which includes Isma'il, as being chosen by Allah over the worlds.

The people of Isma'il (Ishmael) are the descendants of Prophet Isma'il, who was the first son of Prophet Ibrahim and his wife Hajar. Isma'il and his mother were left in the barren desert of Mecca by Ibrahim, as per Allah's command. The people of Isma'il are mentioned in several verses of the Quran, including in relation to their lineage, their position as prophets, and their significance as part of the family of Ibrahim. They are also associated with the sacred site of the Ka'aba in Mecca, which was built by Ibrahim and Isma'il.