This phase marks the divergence between the lineage of the Israelites and the Arabs. Hazrat Ibrahim had two sons who were Prophets: Hazrat Ismail and Hazrat Ishaq (Isaac). While the line of Prophethood continued through Ishaq to Yaqub (Jacob) and Yusuf (Joseph) and eventually to Musa (Moses) and Isa (Jesus), the lineage of the Arabs—and specifically the Prophet Muhammad—traces through the elder son, Hazrat Ismail.
As the Prophet (PBUH) beautifully summarized: “I was sent at the best of generations in the best of times.” shajra e nasab hazrat adam to hazrat muhammad
The purity of the Prophet’s lineage is unique. Islamic scholars and historians, such as Ibn Ishaq and Ibn Hisham, have documented that from Hazrat Adam to the Prophet’s father, Abdullah, there is no instance of adultery or illegitimacy in this chain. It is a continuous line of legitimate succession, tracing back to the inception of humanity. This phase marks the divergence between the lineage
The primary sources for this lineage include: As the Prophet (PBUH) beautifully summarized: “I was
From Ibrahim, the line splits into two prophetic branches: Isaac (leading to the Children of Israel and Prophets like Musa, Dawud, and Isa) and Ismail (leading to the Arabs and finally Prophet Muhammad).