Jacob in Islam

[2] In the majority of these references, Jacob, identified as a son of Isaac, is mentioned alongside fellow Hebrews as an ancient and pious prophet who stayed in the "company of the elect"[3][4] and asserted the tawhid (The oneness of God) throughout his life.

His grandfather Abraham, his father Isaac, his uncle Ishmael, and his son Joseph are all recognized as Islamic prophets.

[9] Although many of these verses praise him rather than recount an instance from his narrative, the Quran nonetheless records several significant events from his life.

In Islamic culture and literature,[10] the earliest event involving Jacob in the Quran is that of the angels giving "glad tidings" to Abraham and Sarah of the future birth of a prophetic son by the name of Isaac as well as a prophetic grandson by the name of Jacob.

We ˹also˺ made them leaders, guiding by Our command, and inspired them to do good deeds, establish prayer, and pay alms-tax.

And they were devoted to Our worship.And remember Our servants: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the men of strength and insight.We truly chose them for the honour of proclaiming the Hereafter.And in Our sight they are truly among the chosen and the finest.Jacob's next significant mention in the Quran is in the narrative of the surah Yusuf.

"[17] Jacob's face filled with delight at what he had heard from the young Joseph, and the ageing prophet immediately understood what the dream meant.

Jacob could foresee that his son would grow up to be the next prophet in the line of Abraham and it would be Joseph who would keep the message of Islam alive in the coming years.

As the Quran narrates their discussion: ˹Remember˺ when they said ˹to one another˺, “Surely Joseph and his brother ˹Benjamin˺ are more beloved to our father than we, even though we are a group of so many.

[25] One day, Jacob decided to send his sons on an errand, telling them to go to Egypt in search of Joseph and Benjamin.

Once Jacob's sight had been restored, the whole family began their trek to Egypt, to meet Joseph and the other sons again.

The Quran narrates: This was the advice of Abraham—as well as Jacob—to his children, ˹saying˺, “Indeed, Allah has chosen for you this faith; so do not die except in ˹a state of full˺ submission.” Or did you witness when death came to Jacob?

Muslims believe God bestowed His utmost grace upon Jacob and chose him to be among the most exalted men.

The compound, located in the city of Hebron, is the second holiest site for Jews (after the Temple Mount in Jerusalem), and is also venerated by Christians and Muslims, both of whom have traditions that maintain that the site is the burial place of three Biblical couples: Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Leah.