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Ishmaelישמעאל
1900 BCE – 1820 BCE · Arabia / Paranislamic
Description
In the biblical Book of Genesis, Ishmael was the first son of Abraham. His mother was Hagar, the handmaiden of Abraham's wife Sarah. He died at the age of 137.
Facts
| Children | See descendants |
| Parents | Abraham (father)Hagar (mother) |
| Known for | Being the forefather of the Ishmaelites |
| Religion | Judaism, Christianity, Islam |
Life & work in brief
Summarised by section — one row per topic, for fast reading.
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Etymology | The name "Yishma'el" existed in various ancient Semitic cultures, including early Babylonian and Minæan. |
| Genesis narrative | The Genesis narrative sees the account of Ishmael's life through Chapters 16, 17, 21, and 25. |
| In various traditions | Historians and academics in the field of source criticism believe that the stories of Ishmael belong to the three strata of J, or Yahwist source, the P, or Priestly source, and the E, or Elohist source (See Documentary hypothesis). |
Prophecies
Key prophetic utterances and visions attributed to Ishmael, with sources.
| Prophecy / vision | Source |
|---|---|
| Abraham and Ishmael raise the foundations of the House at Mecca | Quran 2:127 |
| A nation from Ishmael; a messenger from among them reciting God's signs | Quran 62:2-3 |