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Who is the 5th Prophet?

Published in Prophets of Islam 1 min read

Based on the chronological order provided in the reference from Simple English Wikipedia, the 5th Prophet is Saleh.

According to the list titled "Prophets and messengers named in the Quran" found on Simple English Wikipedia's page about the Prophets of Islam, a chronological numbering is presented. In this sequence:

  • Nuh is listed as the 3rd Prophet.
  • Hud is listed as the 4th Prophet.
  • Saleh is listed as the 5th Prophet.
  • Ibrahim is listed as the 6th Prophet.

The reference specifically notes that Saleh was sent to the Thamud tribe.

Below is the relevant snippet from the table in the provided reference:

Chronologically Ordered Number Name Notes
3 Nuh The people of Noah
4 Hud ʿĀd tribe
5 Saleh Thamud tribe
6 Ibrahim The people of Iraq

Therefore, based directly on the sequence given in the source document, Saleh is identified as the 5th Prophet.

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