And (remember) Ismail, Idris and Dhul-Kifl:All were from among the patient. And We admitted them to Our mercy. Verily, they were of the righteous.Ismail was the son of Ibrahim Al-Khalil, peace be upon them both. He has already been mentioned in Surah Maryam, where mention was also made of Idris.From the context and the fact that Dhul-Kifl is mentioned alongside Prophets, it appears that he was also a Prophet. Others say that he was a righteous man, a just king and a fair judge.Ibn Jarir refrained from making any decisive comment.And Allah knows best