About
A son of Ādam whose offering was accepted; he refused to raise his hand against his brother in return. The Qur'an tells the story of the two sons of Ādam without naming them; the names come from tradition.
The name
Not named in the Qurʼan (5:27 speaks of "the two sons of Ādam"); the name comes from tradition.
Source: Tradition — uncertain
Relationships
Fatherper traditionHis father
BrotherHis brother who slew him
Key appearances
Tap a reference to read the āyah — Arabic with English beneath.