˹We also guided˺ Ishmael, Elisha, Jonah, and Lot, favouring each over other people

˹of their time˺. (SURAH AL ANAM AYAH 86)

Also remember Ishmael, Elisha, and Ⱬul-Kifl.1 All are among the best.

(SURAH SAD AYAH 48)

TAFSIR

In verse 48, it was said: وَالْيَسَعَ (and [ remember ] al-Yasa`). Sayyidna al-Yasa (علیہ السلام) is a prophet from among the

prophets of Bani Isra'il, peace be upon them all. He has been mentioned in the Qur'an only at two places, once in

Surah Al-An` am and then, here in Surah Sad. No details have been mentioned at any of the two places, rather his

name appears there as part of a list of the blessed prophets.

Historical chronicles report that he is a cousin of Sayyidna Ilyas (علیہ السلام) and was his deputy.

He lived in his company and was made a prophet after him.

Details about him appear in the Bible,

the Book of Kings I, Chapter 19, and Kings II, Chapter 2, and elsewhere. There he has been mentioned by the

name of اِلِیشَع بن سافط (Elisha son of Safit).