Al‑Yasa (Elisha)

Al‑Yasa (Elisha)

Ancientwell-documentedJudaismChristianityIslamLevantNear East
Origin

Within the sources provided, Al‑Yasa is treated as a scriptural prophetic figure whose origins are located in the Israelite prophetic tradition of the Hebrew Bible. He is presented as the successor to an earlier prophet (as indicated by his Hebrew Bible placement) and is incorporated into the continuous line of prophets acknowledged across Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The supplied materials do not include a narrative birth story, local cult origin, or folkloric founding legend beyond this scriptural positioning.

Appearance

The provided sources do not supply any physical description or iconographic detail for Al‑Yasa. Scriptural and interreligious reference works cited note his identity and role but remain silent on bodily appearance; this absence is consistent with the sources at hand, which emphasize prophetic office and actions over physical depiction.

Abilities

Sources describe Al‑Yasa, in the Hebrew Bible, as a prophet and a 'wonder‑worker,' indicating that he is associated with prophetic speech, divine commission, and the performance of miracles in scriptural tradition. The excerpts supplied do not enumerate or describe specific miraculous acts or powers; Islamic metadata likewise lists him among recognized prophets, implying the functions of receiving and transmitting divine guidance, but without providing further particulars in the excerpts available.

Community Record

Sources
  1. [1]
    Elisha — Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 'Elisha' (summary noting Elisha as an Israelite prophet and wonder‑worker; mentions across New Testament and Qur'an; transliterations in multiple languages)wiki
  2. [2]
    Wikidata: Elisha (prophet of Islam). Wikidata entry labeling Elisha/Alyasa as 'prophet of Islam'.other
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    Islam - The Only Accepted Religion الإسلام - دين الوحيد المقبول. Archive excerpt using Qur'anic verses to discuss the continuity of prophets (citing Qur'an 5:3 and 42:13) and situating earlier prophets within Islamic interpretive context.other
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