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Yaqub
Prophet Jacob
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Yaqub is the Arabic form of Jacob, a prophet of Allah mentioned in the Quran. He was the son of Prophet Ishaq (Isaac) and the grandson of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). The name is derived from the Hebrew root meaning 'he who supplants' or 'one who follows after'. Yaqub is also known as Israel, and his twelve sons became the ancestors of the twelve tribes of Israel. In Islamic tradition, he is honored as a patient and righteous prophet who always trusted in Allah's plan.
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Yaqub
Yaqub is the Arabic form of Jacob, a prophet of Allah mentioned in the Quran. He was the son of Prophet Ishaq (Isaac) and the grandson of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). The name is derived from the Hebrew root meaning 'he who supplants' or 'one who follows after'. Yaqub is also known as Israel, and his twelve sons became the ancestors of the twelve tribes of Israel. In Islamic tradition, he is honored as a patient and righteous prophet who always trusted in Allah's plan.
یعقوب
یعقوب حضرت یعقوب علیہ السلام کا عربی نام ہے، جو قرآن میں مذکور ایک نبی ہیں۔ وہ حضرت اسحاق علیہ السلام کے بیٹے اور حضرت ابراہیم علیہ السلام کے پوتے تھے۔ یہ نام عبرانی جڑ سے ماخوذ ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'دبانے والا' یا 'پیچھے چلنے والا'۔ یعقوب اسرائیل کے نام سے بھی مشہور ہیں، اور ان کے بارہ بیٹے بنی اسرائیل کے بارہ قبیلوں کے آباؤ اجداد بنے۔
يَعْقُوب
يعقوب هو الصيغة العربية ليعقوب، نبي من أنبياء الله مذكور في القرآن الكريم. هو ابن النبي إسحاق وحفيد النبي إبراهيم عليهما السلام. الاسم مشتق من الجذر العبري الذي يعني 'الذي يزيح' أو 'الذي يتبع'. يعقوب معروف أيضاً باسم إسرائيل، وأبناؤه الاثنا عشر هم أجداد أسباط بني إسرائيل الاثني عشر.
"إِذْ قَالُوا لَيُوسُفُ وَأَخُوهُ أَحَبُّ إِلَىٰ أَبِينَا مِنَّا وَنَحْنُ عُصْبَةٌ"
Leadership
Founder of the Saffarid dynasty in Persia (9th century CE), known for his military campaigns and patronage of Persian culture.
Leadership
Almohad ruler who reigned from 1184 to 1199, known for his military victories and patronage of architecture.
Prophethood
A prophet of Allah, son of Ishaq (Isaac), father of Yusuf (Joseph). His story of patience and trust in Allah is a central narrative in the Quran.
Era: c. 2000-1800 BCE
Prophet of Allah, father of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for his patience and unwavering faith.
Yaqub is the name of a respected prophet mentioned in the Quran, making it a highly recommended and blessed name.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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