One of my students once told me that she had failed her BPSC SST interview by one or two marks. When we sat down to review which questions she had missed, almost all of them were from the Prophets of Islam series — specifically the lesser-discussed prophets like Hazrat Shees (A.S), Hazrat Idrees (A.S), and Hazrat Nooh (A.S).
"I focused everything on Hazrat Adam (A.S) and the major prophets," she said. "I had no idea they would ask about Hazrat Shees (A.S) in the interview."
That is the gap this article fills. While Hazrat Shees (A.S) is the second prophet of Islam, most candidates completely overlook him during exam preparation. But examiners — especially at BPSC, PPSC, and FPSC — love asking about him precisely because so few candidates prepare for it.
Here is everything you need to know about Hazrat Shees (A.S), organized for maximum retention and exam performance.
Who Was Hazrat Shees (A.S)?
Hazrat Shees (A.S) was the second prophet of Islam and the third son of Hazrat Adam (A.S) and Hazrat Hawwa (R.A). He was born after the tragic death of his brother Habeel at the hands of Qabeel. His birth brought immense comfort and joy to Hazrat Adam (A.S) and Hazrat Hawwa (R.A) after the grief of losing Habeel.
His name "Shees" itself reflects this blessing. The word Shees means Gift of Allah — a name that perfectly captures the circumstances of his birth.
After the death of Hazrat Adam (A.S), Hazrat Shees (A.S) became the caretaker of humanity and continued the mission of guiding people toward the worship of Allah.
Complete MCQ Table — Hazrat Shees (A.S)
| Question | Answer | Exam Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Second prophet of Islam was | Hazrat Shees (A.S) | Interview/SST/2019/BPSC |
| Name the father of Hazrat Shees (A.S) | Hazrat Adam (A.S) | General MCQ |
| The word Shees means | Gift of Allah | General MCQ |
| Age of Hazrat Adam (A.S) at Shees's birth | 130 Years | General MCQ |
| How many children did Hazrat Shees (A.S) have? | 56 Children | Interview/SST/Sept/2020/BPSC |
| Name the wife of Hazrat Shees (A.S) | Hawaria | General MCQ |
| Successor (Janasheen) of Hazrat Shees (A.S) was | Hanosh | General MCQ |
| Successor of Hanosh was | Qeenan | General MCQ |
Succession Chain After Hazrat Shees (A.S)
Examiners sometimes ask about the chain of succession after Hazrat Shees (A.S). Here is the complete order to memorize:
Hazrat Adam (A.S) → Hazrat Shees (A.S) → Hanosh → Qeenan
This chain is important because competitive exams sometimes present it in reverse order or ask you to identify the "missing link." Memorize it in order: Adam, Shees, Hanosh, Qeenan.
Quick Comparison — Hazrat Adam (A.S) vs Hazrat Shees (A.S)
| Detail | Hazrat Adam (A.S) | Hazrat Shees (A.S) |
|---|---|---|
| Prophet Number | 1st | 2nd |
| Created From | Clay | Born Naturally |
| Father | None (First Human) | Hazrat Adam (A.S) |
| Wife | Hazrat Hawwa (R.A) | Hawaria |
| Children | 3 Sons, 2 Daughters | 56 Children |
| Successor | Hazrat Shees (A.S) | Hanosh |
Practice MCQs — Test Yourself
Try answering these without looking at the table above:
Q1: Who was the second prophet of Islam?
a) Hazrat Idrees (A.S) b) Hazrat Nooh (A.S) c) Hazrat Shees (A.S) d) Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S)
✅ Answer: c) Hazrat Shees (A.S)
Q2: What does the word "Shees" mean?
a) Light of Allah b) Gift of Allah c) Servant of Allah d) Prophet of Allah
✅ Answer: b) Gift of Allah
Q3: How many children did Hazrat Shees (A.S) have?
a) 30 b) 40 c) 56 d) 60
✅ Answer: c) 56
Q4: Who was the successor of Hazrat Shees (A.S)?
a) Qeenan b) Habeel c) Hanosh d) Qabeel
✅ Answer: c) Hanosh
Q5: What was the age of Hazrat Adam (A.S) at the birth of Hazrat Shees (A.S)?
a) 100 Years b) 120 Years c) 130 Years d) 150 Years
✅ Answer: c) 130 Years
Q6: Who was the wife of Hazrat Shees (A.S)?
a) Akleema b) Ghaza c) Hawaria d) Hazrat Hawwa (R.A)
✅ Answer: c) Hawaria
Q7: Who was the successor of Hanosh?
a) Qabeel b) Habeel c) Shees d) Qeenan
✅ Answer: d) Qeenan
Exam Tips — How to Remember Hazrat Shees (A.S) Facts
- Tip 1 — The Name Trick: Remember "Shees = Gift" by thinking that after the tragedy of Habeel's murder, Hazrat Shees (A.S) was literally a "gift" to Hazrat Adam (A.S) and Hazrat Hawwa (R.A) to ease their grief.
- Tip 2 — The Number 56: Hazrat Shees (A.S) had 56 children. Remember it as "5+6=11 = First generation after the first prophet."
- Tip 3 — Succession Chain: Write "A-S-H-Q" on a card: Adam → Shees → Hanosh → Qeenan. Practice this chain every morning for 7 days.
- Tip 4 — 130 Years: Hazrat Adam (A.S) was 130 years old when Hazrat Shees (A.S) was born. Link it to 13 = "the unlucky number" but for Qabeel, because Shees replaced the good that Qabeel destroyed.
Also Prepare These Related Topics
If you are preparing for BPSC, PPSC, or FPSC Islamic Studies, do not stop at Hazrat Shees (A.S). The full Prophets of Islam series is regularly tested. Here are the most commonly asked prophet-wise:
- ✅ Hazrat Adam (A.S) — First Prophet
- ✅ Hazrat Shees (A.S) — Second Prophet
- 📌 Hazrat Idrees (A.S) — Third Prophet
- 📌 Hazrat Nooh (A.S) — Most discussed after Hazrat Adam (A.S)
- 📌 Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) — Father of Prophets
We will cover each of these in detail in our upcoming articles. Bookmark this page and check back regularly.
Final Revision Summary
🔑 Key Points to Memorize:
- Second Prophet of Islam = Hazrat Shees (A.S)
- Shees = Gift of Allah
- Father = Hazrat Adam (A.S)
- Mother = Hazrat Hawwa (R.A)
- Wife = Hawaria
- Children = 56
- Hazrat Adam (A.S) age at Shees's birth = 130 years
- Successor = Hanosh
- Successor of Hanosh = Qeenan
- Succession Chain = Adam → Shees → Hanosh → Qeenan
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