The People of Ya'qub (Jacob) - in the Quran

The People of Ya'qub (Jacob) in the Quran refer to the descendants of the Prophet Ya'qub (Jacob), who was the son of Prophet Ishaq (Isaac) and the grandson of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). Ya'qub had twelve sons, who became the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel. The people of Ya'qub 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 mentioned in stories of the prophets and as a community that received guidance and revelations from Allah.

The People of Ya'qub, also known as the Banu Israel or the Children of Israel, are mentioned in several chapters of the Quran, including Surah Al-Baqarah, Surah Al-Imran, and Surah Al-Maidah. The Quran affirms that the Children of Israel were chosen by Allah to receive His guidance and prophethood. They were given the Torah as a divine scripture, and several prophets were sent to them, including Prophet Musa (Moses), Prophet Dawud (David), and Prophet Isa (Jesus).

The Quran also narrates several incidents from the lives of the People of Ya'qub, including the story of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph), who was one of the twelve sons of Ya'qub. The story of Prophet Yusuf is one of the longest and most detailed stories in the Quran, and it highlights the themes of jealousy, betrayal, patience, and forgiveness.

The People of Ya'qub are also mentioned in the Quran in relation to their disobedience to Allah and His prophets. They are criticized for their transgressions, including their worship of the golden calf, their killing of the prophets, and their rejection of Prophet Isa as the Messiah.

The People of Ya'qub play a significant role in the Quranic narrative, and their stories and teachings serve as lessons for believers to follow in their own lives.

The People of Ya'qub (Jacob) are mentioned in several chapters of the Quran, and the exact number of verses that refer to them is not certain. However, it is estimated that there are approximately 200 verses in the Quran that mention the Banu Israel or the Children of Israel, which includes the People of Ya'qub.

Here are a few examples of verses from the Quran that mention the People of Ya'qub:

"We gave the Children of Israel the Book, and wisdom, and prophethood, and provided them with good things, and favored them over all peoples." (Surah Al-Jathiya 45:16)

"And when We made a covenant with the Children of Israel: 'You shall not worship anyone except Allah, and you shall do good to your parents, and to the near of kin, and to orphans, and the needy; and you shall speak kindly to people, and establish prayer, and give charity.' But then you turned away, except a few of you, and you were backsliders." (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:83)

"Indeed, We sent down the Torah, in which was guidance and light. The prophets who submitted [to Allah] judged by it for the Jews, as did the rabbis and scholars, according to that with which they were entrusted of the Book of Allah and were witnesses over it. So do not fear the people but fear Me, and do not exchange My verses for a small price. And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed - then it is those who are the disbelievers." (Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:44)

"We sent Moses with Our signs, saying, 'Bring your people out of darkness into light, and remind them of the Days of Allah.' Indeed, in that are signs for every steadfast, grateful person." (Surah Ibrahim 14:5)

"And [recall] when We saved your forefathers from the people of Pharaoh, who afflicted them with the worst torment, slaughtering your sons and keeping your women alive. And in that was a great trial from your Lord." (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:49)

"And remember Our servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob - those of strength and [religious] vision. Indeed, We chose them for an exclusive quality: remembrance of the home [of the Hereafter]." (Quran 38:45-46)

"And We gave to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - all [of them] We guided. And We chose them for the prophethood and the message. They were among the best of the righteous." (Quran 38:48)

"And when they entered from where their father had ordered them, it did not avail them against Allah at all except [it was] a need within the soul of Jacob, which he satisfied. And indeed, he was a possessor of knowledge because of what We had taught him, but most of the people do not know." (Quran 12:68)

"And Joseph had already come to you before with clear proofs, but you remained in doubt of that which he brought to you, until when he died, you said, 'Never will Allah send a messenger after him.' Thus does Allah leave astray he who is a transgressor and skeptic." (Quran 40:34)

"Or do they say, 'He has made it up'? Rather, it is the truth from your Lord, [O Muhammad], that you may warn a people to whom no warner has come before you [so] perhaps they will be guided. And it is not [possible] for this Quran to be produced by other than Allah, but [it is] a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of the [former] Scripture, about which there is no doubt, from the Lord of the worlds. Or do they say [about the Prophet], 'He invented it'? Say, 'Then bring forth a surah like it and call upon [for assistance] whomever you can besides Allah, if you should be truthful.' Rather, they have denied that which they encompass not in knowledge and whose interpretation has not yet come to them. Thus did those before them deny. Then observe how was the end of the wrongdoers." (Quran 10:37-39)

"And [recall] when Joseph said to his father, 'O my father, indeed I have seen [in a dream] eleven stars and the sun and the moon; I saw them prostrating to me.' He said, 'O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers or they will contrive against you a plan. Indeed Satan, to man, is a manifest enemy.'" (Quran 12:4-5)

"And thus We established Joseph in the land to settle therein wherever he willed. We touch with Our mercy whom We will, and We do not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good." (Quran 12:56)

"And it is not [possible] for one to die except by permission of Allah at a decree determined. And whoever desires the reward of this world - We will give him thereof; and whoever desires the reward of the Hereafter - We will give him thereof. And We will reward the grateful." (Quran 3:145)

In Surah Hud (11:84), Allah mentions how Ya'qub advised his sons to seek forgiveness and turn towards Allah: "And to Madyan [We sent] their brother Shu'ayb. He said, 'O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. And do not decrease from the measure and the scale. Indeed, I see you in prosperity, but indeed, I fear for you the punishment of an all-encompassing Day. And O my people, give full measure and weight in justice and do not deprive the people of their due and do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption. What remains [lawful] from Allah is best for you, if you would be believers. But I am not a guardian over you.' They said, 'O Shu'ayb, does your prayer command you that we should leave what our fathers worship or not do with our wealth what we please? Indeed, you are the forbearing, the discerning!' He said, 'O my people, have you considered: if I am upon clear evidence from my Lord and He has provided me with a good provision from Him... ? And I do not intend to differ from you in that which I have forbidden you; I only intend reform as much as I am able. And my success is not but through Allah. Upon him I have relied, and to Him I return. And O my people, let not [your] dissension from me cause you to be struck by that similar to what struck the people of Noah or the people of Hud or the people of Saleh. And the people of Lot are not from you far away. And ask forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him. Indeed, my Lord is Merciful and Affectionate.' They said, 'O Shu'ayb, we do not understand much of what you say, and indeed, we consider you among us as weak. And if not for your family, we would have stoned you [to death]; and you are not to us one respected.' He said, 'O my people, is my family more respected for power by you than Allah? But you put Him behind your backs [in neglect]. Indeed, my Lord is encompassing of what you do. And O my people, work according to your position; indeed, I am working. You are going to know to whom will come a punishment that will disgrace him and who is a liar. So watch; indeed, I am with you a watcher, [awaiting the outcome].' And when Our command came, We saved Shu'ayb and those who believed with him, by mercy from Us. And the blast [i.e., the punishment] seized those who had wronged, and they became within their homes [corpses] fallen prone."

In Surah Yusuf (12:6), Allah mentions how Ya'qub received a vision from Allah that his son Yusuf would become a prophet: "And thus will your Lord choose you and teach you the interpretation of narratives and complete His favor upon you and upon the family of Jacob, as He completed it upon your fathers before, Abraham and Isaac. Indeed, your Lord is Knowing and Wise."

In Surah Yusuf (12:21), Allah mentions how Ya'qub wept so much for his lost son Yusuf that he lost his eyesight: "And they [i.e., Yusuf's brothers] came to their father at night, weeping. [He] said, 'Indeed, your souls have encouraged you to do something. So patience is most fitting. And

Surah Hud (11:69-76) which narrates the story of Ya'qub's reunion with his son Yusuf (Joseph) after many years of separation.

Surah Yusuf (12:1-102) which is entirely devoted to the story of Prophet Yusuf and his family, including his father Ya'qub and his brothers.

Surah Al-An'am (6:84-87) which mentions Ya'qub as one of the prophets who received divine guidance and blessings from Allah.

Surah Al-Anbiya (21:72-73) which briefly mentions the story of Ya'qub and his progeny.

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:133) refers to Prophet Ibrahim, Prophet Isma'il, Prophet Ishaq, and Prophet Ya'qub as the righteous predecessors and role models for the believers to follow.

Surah Al-Nisa (4:163) mentions Ya'qub as one of the prophets to whom Allah has given divine revelation and guidance.

Surah Al-Ankabut (29:27) mentions Prophet Ibrahim and his descendants, including Ya'qub, as those who received divine guidance and blessings from Allah.

Surah Yusuf (12) is a chapter dedicated entirely to the story of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph), one of the sons of Prophet Ya'qub. The story highlights the themes of family, jealousy, forgiveness, and trust in Allah. The chapter also mentions Ya'qub's grief and eventual reunion with Yusuf after years of separation.

Surah Al-Mu'minun (23), verse 23 mentions the prophets, including Ya'qub, who were sent by Allah to guide humanity towards righteousness.

These verses also emphasize the importance of following the guidance of Allah and the prophets, including Prophet Ya'qub, in leading a righteous life.

The People of Ya'qub (Jacob) refer to the descendants of Prophet Ya'qub mentioned in the Quran. Ya'qub is considered one of the prophets sent by Allah to guide humanity towards the right path. The Quran mentions him by name multiple times and narrates several stories related to his life and his descendants, including the story of his son Yusuf (Joseph). The People of Ya'qub are mentioned in several verses of the Quran, emphasizing the importance of following the guidance of Allah and the prophets.