Shared Figures Across Religions
18 prophets and figures revered in multiple traditions — see how Judaism, Christianity, and Islam each tell their remarkable stories.
Abraham / Ibrahim / Avraham
The patriarch of monotheism, revered as the founding father of faith in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. God called him out of Ur of the Chaldeans …
Moses / Musa / Moshe
The great liberator and lawgiver who led the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage and received divine revelation on Mount Sinai. He is considered the greatest …
Jesus / Isa / Yeshua
A central figure whose significance is interpreted differently across faiths. In Christianity he is the Son of God, the Messiah, and the second person of …
Noah / Nuh / Noach
The righteous man chosen to preserve life during the great flood, a narrative found in remarkably similar forms across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. God commanded …
David / Dawud / David HaMelech
The shepherd boy who became Israel's greatest king, celebrated for his defeat of Goliath and his composition of the Psalms. In Judaism and Christianity he …
Solomon / Sulaiman / Shlomo
Renowned for his extraordinary wisdom and the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem, Solomon is celebrated across three faiths. His wisdom sayings form the …
Joseph / Yusuf / Yosef
The beloved son sold into slavery by his jealous brothers who rose to become viceroy of Egypt, saving his family and many nations from famine. …
Adam
The first human being, created by God in His image from the dust of the earth and placed in the Garden of Eden. Adam's story …
Mary / Maryam
The only woman named directly in the Quran and the subject of an entire surah (Chapter 19), Mary holds a position of extraordinary honor in …
Aaron / Harun / Aharon
The brother of Moses who served as his spokesman and became the first High Priest of Israel, founding the Aaronic priesthood. In Islam, Harun was …
Elijah / Ilyas / Eliyahu
The fiery prophet who challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind without experiencing death. In Judaism …
Jonah / Yunus / Yonah
The prophet who fled from God's call, was swallowed by a great fish for three days, and was ultimately sent to call the great city …
Job / Ayyub / Iyov
The blameless man who endured catastrophic suffering — loss of family, wealth, and health — while maintaining his faith in God, becoming the universal symbol …
Isaac / Ishaq / Yitzhak
The miracle child born to the elderly Abraham and Sarah, whose near-sacrifice on Mount Moriah is one of the most theologically significant events in the …
Jacob / Yaqub / Yaakov
The third Patriarch whose name was changed to Israel after he wrestled with God at the Jabbok River, father of the twelve sons who became …
Ishmael / Ismail / Yishmael
The firstborn son of Abraham and Hagar, blessed to become the father of twelve princes and a great nation. In Islamic tradition, Ismail holds a …
John the Baptist / Yahya ibn Zakariyya
The forerunner whose birth to elderly Zachariah and Elizabeth was itself a miracle, born to prepare the way for Jesus. In Christianity he is the …
Lot / Lut / Lot
The nephew of Abraham who settled in Sodom and was rescued by angels before God destroyed the city for its wickedness. His story is found …