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Quran and Sunnah stories
Stories told in the Quran and in the authentic Sunnah, from the people of the cave to the Prophet's battles. Each one comes with its verses, its hadith references and its lessons.
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Stories in the Quran
People and events the Quran tells about, apart from the full stories of the prophets.
Story of Iblis and Adam: The First Test in the Quran
The Quran's story of Adam, the angels' prostration, Iblis's pride and refusal, his vow to mislead people, and Adam's repentance, with lessons to learn.
5 min read Stories in the QuranStory of Adam's Two Sons, Habil and Qabil, in the Quran
The Quran's story of the two sons of Adam: the offering, the threat, the believer's fear of Allah, the first killing, the crow and the regret, with lessons.
4 min read Stories in the QuranStory of the People of the Cave (Ashab al-Kahf) in the Quran
The Quran's story of the young believers who fled to a cave, slept for years and woke to a changed world, the dispute over their number, and 'if Allah wills'.
5 min read Stories in the QuranStory of the Owner of the Two Gardens in Surah al-Kahf
The Quran's parable of the man of the two gardens: his boast, his companion's advice about faith and gratitude, the sudden ruin, and the lesson of 18:45-46.
5 min read Stories in the QuranStory of Dhul-Qarnayn and Yajuj and Majuj in the Quran
The story of Dhul-Qarnayn in Surah al-Kahf: his three journeys, the barrier of iron and copper, and what the Quran and hadith say about Yajuj and Majuj.
5 min read Stories in the QuranLuqman the Wise and His Advice to His Son in the Quran
Who was Luqman in the Quran? Read his wisdom and his advice to his son in Surah Luqman 31:12-19, and the hadith where the Prophet ﷺ mentioned his words.
5 min read Stories in the QuranStory of Qarun and His Treasure in the Quran
The story of Qarun in Surah al-Qasas: his vast treasures, his claim that wealth came from his own knowledge, and how the earth swallowed him.
4 min read Stories in the QuranStory of the Companions of the Garden in the Quran
The owners of the garden in Surah al-Qalam 68:17-33 planned to pick their fruit without saying inshaAllah, lost it overnight, blamed each other and repented.
4 min read Stories in the QuranStory of the People of the Elephant in the Quran (Surah al-Fil)
The story of the People of the Elephant in Surah al-Fil: the army that set out against Makkah, the birds sent upon it, and what the Quran does not say.
4 min read Stories in the QuranStory of Talut and Jalut (Saul and Goliath) in the Quran
The Quran's story of Talut and Jalut: the Children of Israel ask for a king, the test at the river, the small company that won, and Dawud's victory (2:246-252).
4 min read Stories in the QuranStory of the Cow of Bani Israil in Surah al-Baqarah (2:67-73)
The story of the cow of Bani Israil: Musa's people are told to slaughter a cow, their questions make it harder, and Allah revives a slain man as a sign.
3 min read Stories in the QuranStory of Maryam, the Mother of Isa (Mary) in the Quran
The Quran's story of Maryam, mother of Isa (Jesus): her mother's vow, her care in the prayer chamber, the angels' news, the palm tree and the baby who spoke.
6 min read Stories in the QuranStory of Asiyah, the Wife of Pharaoh, in the Quran
The story of Asiyah, the wife of Pharaoh: her dua for a house in Paradise (Quran 66:11), her plea to keep baby Musa (28:9), and what authentic hadith say.
4 min read Stories in the QuranStory of the Believer from Pharaoh's Family in the Quran
The story of the believing man from Pharaoh's family who hid his faith and defended Musa, in Quran 40:28-45: his words, his warnings and how Allah saved him.
6 min read Stories in the QuranStory of Pharaoh's Magicians Who Believed in the Quran
The story of Pharaoh's magicians who believed in Musa: the day of the festival, the staffs and ropes, their prostration and their firmness (Quran 7, 20 and 26).
5 min read Stories in the QuranStory of the Queen of Sheba and Sulayman in the Quran
The Queen of Sheba (Bilqis) and Sulayman in Quran 27:20-44: the hoopoe, the letter, her consultation, the gift, the throne and her submission to Allah.
5 min read Stories in the QuranStory of the People of the Village in Surah Yasin
The story of the people of the village in Surah Yasin: the messengers, the man who ran to his people, and the lessons from Quran 36:13-32.
4 min read Stories in the QuranStory of the Sabbath-Breakers by the Sea in the Quran
The Quran's story of the town by the sea whose people broke the Sabbath, the three groups among them, and the lessons from Quran 7:163-166 and 2:65-66.
4 min read Stories in the QuranStory of the Man of the Ruined Town and Ibrahim's Four Birds
Two signs of revival in Surah al-Baqarah: the man who passed a ruined town and Ibrahim's request to see how Allah gives life, with the hadith on doubt.
4 min read Stories in the QuranStory of the People of Saba and the Flood of the Dam
The story of the people of Saba in Surah Saba (34:15-21): two gardens, a land of blessing, their ingratitude, and the flood of the dam that scattered them.
4 min readMoments from the prophets' lives
Well-known episodes from the lives of Ibrahim, Yusuf, Yunus and Musa.
Story of Prophet Ibrahim and the Fire in the Quran
Read the Quranic story of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham): how he questioned idol worship, broke the idols, and was saved when Allah made the fire cool and safe.
6 min read Moments from the prophets' livesStory of Ibrahim and the Sacrifice of His Son in the Quran
The Quranic story of Ibrahim's dream to sacrifice his son, the son's patient reply, the ransom of a great sacrifice, and how it is remembered at Eid al-Adha.
4 min read Moments from the prophets' livesStory of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran: The Best of Stories
The full story of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) in Surah Yusuf: the dream, the well, Egypt, prison, the king's dream and the reunion, with its lessons of patience.
7 min read Moments from the prophets' livesStory of Prophet Yunus and the Whale in the Quran
The Quranic story of Prophet Yunus (Jonah): leaving his people, the fish, his dua 'there is no god but You', and the one town that believed and was spared.
5 min read Moments from the prophets' livesStory of Musa and al-Khidr in the Quran (Surah al-Kahf)
The story of Musa (Moses) and al-Khidr in Surah al-Kahf: the lost fish, the boat, the boy and the wall, with their explanations and lessons on humility.
6 min readThe Prophet's era in the Quran
The Hijra, Badr, Uhud, the Trench and Hudaybiyyah, as the Quran and the authentic hadith describe them.
Story of the Hijra and the Cave of Thawr in Quran and Sunnah
The story of the Prophet's ﷺ migration to Madinah and his stay in the Cave of Thawr with Abu Bakr: the plot, 'Allah is with us', Suraqa, Quba and Madinah.
6 min read The Prophet's era in the QuranStory of the Battle of Badr in the Quran and Sunnah
The story of the Battle of Badr in Ramadan, 2 AH: the unplanned meeting, the Prophet's ﷺ dua, the angels, Allah's help and the lessons, from Quran and hadith.
5 min read The Prophet's era in the QuranStory of the Battle of Uhud in the Quran and Sunnah
The story of the Battle of Uhud: the plan, the archers, the setback, Allah's forgiveness, Surah Al Imran and the lessons of obedience and patience.
6 min read The Prophet's era in the QuranBattle of the Trench (al-Ahzab) in the Quran and Sunnah
The Battle of the Trench: armies gathering around Madinah, the digging, hunger and patience, and what Surah al-Ahzab teaches about trust in Allah.
6 min read The Prophet's era in the QuranTreaty of Hudaybiyyah and the Clear Victory in Surah al-Fath
The story of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah: why the Muslims were stopped near Makkah, the conditions, Umar's questions, the pledge under the tree and the victory.
6 min readEarlier nations in the Sunnah
Stories the Prophet ﷺ told about earlier nations, reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
Story of the Three Men Trapped in the Cave: Hadith and Lessons
The authentic hadith of the three men trapped in a cave by a rock: how each prayed by a righteous deed done for Allah, and the lessons on sincerity and dua.
5 min read Earlier nations in the SunnahStory of the Man Who Killed Ninety-Nine and Was Forgiven
The authentic hadith of the man who killed ninety-nine people, asked a monk and then a scholar, left for a land of righteous people, and was forgiven by Allah.
4 min read Earlier nations in the SunnahStory of the Boy, the King and the People of the Ditch
The story of the believing boy, the tyrant king and the people of the ditch (Ashab al-Ukhdud), from Sahih Muslim 3005 and Surah al-Buruj, with its lessons.
6 min read Earlier nations in the SunnahStory of Jurayj and the Babies Who Spoke in the Cradle
The story of Jurayj the worshipper and the three babies who spoke in the cradle, from Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, with Isa's words in Quran 19:29-33.
5 min read Earlier nations in the SunnahStory of the Leper, the Bald Man and the Blind Man in Hadith
The hadith of the leper, the bald man and the blind man, tested by an angel (Sahih al-Bukhari 3464, Sahih Muslim 2964), with its lessons on gratitude.
4 min read Earlier nations in the SunnahStory of the Man Who Borrowed a Thousand Dinars and Trusted Allah
The hadith of the Israelite who borrowed a thousand dinars, took Allah as witness and guarantor, and sent the money in a log (Sahih al-Bukhari 2291).
4 min read Earlier nations in the SunnahStory of the Woman and the Thirsty Dog in Islam
The authentic hadith of a woman of Bani Israil who gave water to a thirsty dog and was forgiven, with the contrasting story of the cat, and its lessons.
4 min read Earlier nations in the SunnahStory of the Man Who Asked His Sons to Burn Him in Islam
The authentic hadith of a man from before us who feared Allah, asked his sons to burn his body and scatter it, and was forgiven, with scholars' explanation.
4 min read Earlier nations in the SunnahStory of Ibrahim, Sarah and the Tyrant King in the Sunnah
The authentic hadith of Ibrahim and Sarah, the tyrant who tried to take her, Allah's protection, and how scholars explain the three statements called lies.
4 min read Earlier nations in the SunnahStory of Hajar, Ismail and the Well of Zamzam
The authentic story of Hajar and baby Ismail in the valley of Makkah, the running between Safa and Marwa, the spring of Zamzam and the building of the Kaaba.
5 min read Earlier nations in the SunnahStory of the Man Who Found Gold in Land He Bought
The hadith of the man who found a jar of gold in the land he bought, and how both men refused it, from Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
4 min read Earlier nations in the SunnahStory of the Man Who Gave Charity From His Garden
The hadith of the voice in the cloud that said to water a certain garden, and the owner who gave a third of his harvest in charity, from Sahih Muslim.
4 min read Earlier nations in the SunnahStory of the Prophet and the Ant in the Hadith
The hadith of a prophet stung by an ant who ordered a whole colony burned, and Allah's gentle reproach, from Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
4 min read Earlier nations in the SunnahStory of Musa and the Angel of Death in the Hadith
The hadith of the angel of death sent to Musa, the choice Allah gave him, and his wish to die near the Holy Land, from Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim.
4 min readHow these stories are written
Every story comes only from the Quran and from authentic hadith (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim and hadith graded sahih). Details that the Quran and the Sunnah do not give, such as names, dates and numbers, are left out on purpose.
Verses are explained in simple words. This is not an official translation, so read the verses themselves in the Quran reader. Hadith numbers follow the hadith library on this site.
Where scholars differ, the page says so instead of choosing for you.