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Muslims revere Jacob ( Arabic: يعقوب, Standard: Ya ' qub ) as a Prophet of Islam who received inspiration from God.

He is acknowledged as a patriarch of Islam.

Muslims believe that he preached the same monotheistic faith as his forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Ishmael.

Jacob is mentioned 16 times in the Qur ' an.

In the majority of these references, Jacob is mentioned alongside fellow prophets and patriarchs as an ancient and pious prophet.

According to the Qur ' an, Jacob remained in the company of the elect throughout his life.

( XXXVIII: 47 ) The Qur ' an specifically mentions that Jacob was guided ( VI: 84 ) and inspired ( IV: 163 ) and was chosen to enforce the awareness of the Hereafter.

( XXXVIII: 46 ) Jacob is described as a good-doer ( XXI: 72 ) and the Qur ' an further makes it clear that God inspired Jacob to contribute towards purification and hold the contact prayer.

( XXI: 73 ) Jacob is further described as being resourceful and a possessor of great vision ( XXXVIII: 45 ) and is further spoken of as being granted a " tongue of truthfulness to be heard ".

( XIX: 50 )