Story of Prophet Ishaq(AS) and Prophet Yaqub(AS)

Story of Prophet Ishaq(AS)  and Prophet Yaqub(AS)

1. Who is Prophet Ishaq (AS)  ?

           He is the son of Ibrahim (AS) and Sarah, Half brother of prophet Ismail (AS). Father of Yaqub (AS) and grand father of Yusuf (AS).

2. How many times Prophet Ishaq(as) name mentioned in Quran ?

             17 times.

3. Where did Prophet Ishaq (AS) died ?

            In the village of Hebron which lies in the land of Canaan where Ibrahim (AS) had lived. Then Isaac fell ill and died when he was one hundred eighty years old. His sons Esau and Yaqub (AS) buried him with his father Ibrahim Al Khalil in a cave which he had bought. It was said that Ibrahim (AS) died at the age of one hundred seventy five.

4. Who is Prophet Yaqub (AS) and family ?

            He is the son of Ishaq(AS) and Rebekah Bint Bethuel. Father of Yusuf (AS).

5. How many sons did Prophet Yaqub (AS) had ?

           He had 12 sons, among then was Prophet Yusuf(AS) .

6. Who were Banu Israel ?

Prophet Yaqub (AS) was also called by the name Israel. Hence His descendants , 12 sons and their tribes were called as Banu Israel ( Children of Israel).