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Prophet #11 · Ancient

Ayyūb

أيوب

Commonly rendered in English as Job.

Tested with the loss of his wealth, his children, and his health for eighteen years. The single word the Qurʾan records him saying: "Harm has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful." He was restored.

Era
Ancient
Region
al-Shām
Sent to
His people
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