Muslims believe that Allah sent prophets and messengers to every nation throughout history to guide humanity to the truth. The Quran mentions 25 prophets by name — from Adam عليه السلام, the first human, to Muhammad ﷺ, the final prophet. Belief in all of Allah's prophets and messengers is one of the 6 Pillars of Iman. Learning about each prophet helps children understand the long chain of divine guidance that led to the final message of Islam.
Adam عليه السلام was the first human being and the first prophet — created directly by Allah and sent to earth after the well-known story of the garden. Muhammad ﷺ is the last and final prophet — the Seal of the Prophets (Khatam an-Nabiyyin). No prophet will come after him.
The five prophets of the highest resolve — Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, and Muhammad ﷺ — are called Ulul Azm (أولو العزم). Each brought a major message and scripture to their people and faced great trials. They are mentioned in the Quran (33:7) as a group of special distinction.
Many prophets are known to both Muslims and the People of the Book: Nuh (Noah), Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), Dawud (David), Sulayman (Solomon), Yunus (Jonah), Yahya (John), and Isa (Jesus) — all honoured in Islam as true prophets of Allah عليهم السلام.
After mentioning any prophet other than Muhammad ﷺ, Muslims say "Alayhis Salam" (عليه السلام) — "Peace be upon him". After the name of Muhammad ﷺ, Muslims say "Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam" — "May Allah's peace and blessings be upon him." Teaching children this practice shows respect for all prophets.