Jacob

Yaqub grew up in the prophetic household of Ishaq, steeped in the tradition of Ibrahim. Allah granted him the name Israil — whose exact meaning is debated among scholars, but whose general sense is "servant or striver of Allah." He became a prophet in Canaan and had twelve sons who became the ancestors of the twelve tribes of Israel — one of the most enduring social structures in human history. Among his sons, Yusuf was the most beloved, endowed with exceptional beauty and intelligence. Yaqub very early perceived Yusuf's exceptional gifts and advised him to keep his dream secret so as not to provoke his brothers' jealousy. This prophetic advice reveals the practical wisdom of the prophets: they are not only transmitters of revelation but guides in daily life.