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How many times does the name "Israel" appear in the Quran?

How many times does the name "Israel" appear in the Quran? The name "Israel" appears around 45 times in the Quran. The Quran often refers to Israel as the prophets like Jacob (peace be upon him) and his progeny. The mentions relate to the story of Jacob, the Children of Israel (Banu Israel), and their narrative in the Abrahamic tradition.
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Mohammed Jamshad
Jun 20, 2025

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Mohammed JamshadJun 20, 2025
How many times does the name "Israel" appear in the Quran? The name "Israel" appears around 45 times in the Quran. The Quran often refers to Israel as the prophets like Jacob (peace be upon him) and his progeny. The mentions relate to the story of Jacob, the Children of Israel (Banu Israel), and their narrative in the Abrahamic tradition.
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Abdul MalikJun 29, 2025
The name "Israel" (but not children of Israel) appears 4 times in Quran. The character Jacob is mentioned over 40 times in his name. 3.
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Quratulain RehmanJun 20, 2025
The Quran mentions "Israel" when descendants of Jacob are named (80+ times), referring to the Israelites’ history and covenant relationship with Allah.