Which earlier prophets are recognized in Islam?

In Islam, prophets are considered men specially elected by God to serve as messengers, and the Qur'an requires the recognition of all prophets without discrimination. While Muhammad is revered as the "seal of the prophets"—the final messenger sent to all nations—he is part of a long line of earlier figures who imparted divine knowledge.12

The prophets explicitly mentioned in the Qur'an include:
* Adam2
* Noah21
* Abraham21
* Isaac2
* Jacob2
* Moses21
* David2
* Jesus21

Islamic doctrine holds that these earlier prophets were sent to specific nations, and their original messages were either forgotten or distorted over time. Muhammad’s mission is believed to confirm and correct these earlier teachings, consummating the series of divine revelations and establishing true monotheism for all humanity. All prophets are regarded as human—never divine—and are considered the most perfect of humans for their role in receiving and conveying God's word.21