The Mission of Elijah in Abrahamic Religions

Elijah the Prophet is one of the common figures of Abrahamic religions mentioned in the Quran and Bible. The description of his mission in the scriptures shows his mastery of contemporary cultural atmosphere at that period, and designates a scientific and practical model of a religious missionary. By taking a systematic approach to status of Bible in interpretation of the Quran, it can be suggested that at least some parts of these two books together are capable of intertextual echoes. Intertextual approach in the case of Elijah, will lead us to a better understanding of the Quranic verses. How to fight against idolatry, establishment of cursing method (Mubahalah), training Elisha as substitute of Elijah, hosting mother of Jonah and the miracle of the resuscitation of Jonah, are samples of this approach.The mission of the prophet Elijah in Judaism and Christianity is not bounded to his lifetime and has extended after the ascension, especially in the areas of mystical, some rituals and also in the event of the return of the Messiah