What is qisas al anbiya?

Qisas al Anbiya is an Arabic term that means "Stories of the Prophets". It refers to a genre of Islamic literature that tells the stories of the prophets and messengers of God as mentioned in the Islamic scripture, the Qur'an, and hadith. The aim of this genre of literature is to educate Muslims about the lives of these holy figures and their teachings so that they can follow their example and lead a righteous life. Some of the prophets whose stories are narrated in this genre of literature include Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad. The stories of the prophets are often depicted in illustrations and are a popular subject in Islamic art. These stories are also used in Islamic preaching and are considered an important part of Islamic culture and tradition.