Prophethood of Ya`qub

Q 2: Was Ya`qub (Jacob) a Prophet or a pious Slave of Allah?

A: Ya`qub (peace be upon him) is one of the Prophets of the Children of Israel. Allah (Exalted be He) states: Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "We believe in Allâh and in what has been sent down to us, and what was sent down to Ibrâhîm (Abraham), Ismâ‘îl (Ishmael), Ishâq (Isaac), Ya‘qûb (Jacob). The Ayah confirms that Revelation was sent to him, so he was one of the Prophets. Allah (Exalted be He) states: Verily, We have sent the revelation to you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) as We sent the revelation to Nûh (Noah) and the Prophets after him; We (also) sent the revelation to Ibrâhîm (Abraham), Ismâ‘îl (Ishmael), Ishâq (Isaac), Ya‘qûb (Jacob), and Al-Asbât [the offspring of the twelve sons of Ya‘qûb (Jacob)]. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.