According to search-discovered classical Islamic scholarship, Prophet Jacob (Ya'qub ibn Ishaq ibn Ibrahim), also named Israel, is a revered prophet who continued the monotheistic legacy of his forefathers, Abraham and Isaac. The Quran mentions him 16 times by name, portraying him as a man of might and vision, chosen by Allah and guided to the straight path. Tafsir scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari highlight his central role in the narrative of his son, Joseph (Yusuf), where he exemplifies 'Sabrun Jameel' (beautiful patience) in the face of profound grief, never despairing of Allah's mercy. His life underscores a crucial theological principle: maintaining unwavering submission (Islam) to the One God. This is powerfully demonstrated in his final counsel to his twelve sons, where he secured their promise to worship Allah alone, thus solidifying his legacy as the patriarch of the Children of Israel (Bani Isra'il) and a pillar of the prophetic tradition.