Elijah is a significant prophet in the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament. He is known for his strong faith in God and his role in defending the worship of Yahweh against the worship of Baal. Elijah performed several miracles, including raising the dead and calling down fire from heaven. Elijah's story is primarily found in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Kings. He is often associated with the theme of divine intervention and is considered a precursor to the coming of the Messiah. Elijah is also recognized in Islam as a prophet, known as Ilyas.