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Ishaq
Prophet Isaac
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Ishaq is the Arabic name for Isaac, the son of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and Sarah, and a prophet in Islam[citation:10]. The name means 'he laughs' or 'laughter', referring to the joy of his parents at his birth in their old age[citation:10]. He is mentioned in the Quran as a gift from Allah and a righteous prophet. The name carries the beautiful meaning of joy, blessing, and prophetic legacy. It is a classic name widely used in the Muslim world[citation:10].
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Ishaq
Ishaq is the Arabic name for Isaac, the son of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and Sarah, and a prophet in Islam[citation:10]. The name means 'he laughs' or 'laughter', referring to the joy of his parents at his birth in their old age[citation:10]. He is mentioned in the Quran as a gift from Allah and a righteous prophet. The name carries the beautiful meaning of joy, blessing, and prophetic legacy. It is a classic name widely used in the Muslim world[citation:10].
اسحاق
اسحاق عربی نام ہے جو حضرت اسحاق علیہ السلام کا نام ہے، جو حضرت ابراہیم کے بیٹے اور ایک نبی تھے[citation:10]۔ نام کا مطلب ہے 'وہ ہنستا ہے'، جو بڑھاپے میں ان کی پیدائش پر خوشی کی علامت ہے[citation:10]۔
إِسْحَاق
إسحاق هو الاسم العربي لإسحاق عليه السلام، ابن إبراهيم الخليل وأحد الأنبياء[citation:10]. الاسم يعني 'يضحك' إشارة إلى الفرح بولادته[citation:10]. هو اسم كلاسيكي منتشر في العالم الإسلامي[citation:10].
"وَبَشَّرْنَاهُ بِإِسْحَاقَ نَبِيًّا مِّنَ الصَّالِحِينَ"
General
The name Ishaq is very common in Nigeria and Pakistan[citation:10]. Notable bearers include Ishaq Dar (Pakistani politician) and Ishaq al-Nadim (Arab bibliographer).
Era: Ancient
Prophet of Allah, son of Ibrahim, father of Prophet Yaqub.
Ishaq is the name of a respected prophet mentioned in the Quran, making it a highly recommended name.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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