Prophet Ismail lived from around 1911 to 1779 BC. He is a prophet of the Islamic religious faith. Prophet Ismail lived in Amaliq and preached to the people of Al-Amaliq, Bani Jurhum and Qabilah of Yemen. Prophet Ismail died in Mecca in 1779 BC. The name of Prophet Ismail is mentioned 12 times in the Koran.