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Dhul-Kifl peace be upon him

A prophet praised in the Quran among the patient and the best. His identity is debated; many scholars said he pledged to fulfil a responsibility (kifl) and faithfully kept it.

Nabi (prophet): one who receives revelation from Allah. Every messenger is a prophet, but not every prophet is a messenger.

Sent to
Not specified in the Quran
Region
Not specified in the Quran
Named in the Quran
2 times by name

Key events

  1. Mentioned with Isma'il and Idris: "all were among the patient" (21:85).
  2. Counted "among the best" (38:48).
  3. His name means "the one of the pledge" or "of the portion".
  4. Some scholars identified him with Ezekiel (Hizqil); others said he was a son of Ayyub.

Lesson

Keep your commitments, with patience.

In the Quran

Lineage from Adam

  1. Adam
  2. Shith
  3. Idris
  4. Nuh
  5. Sam
  6. Azar
  7. Ibrahim
  8. Ishaq
  9. Ya'qub
  10. Children of Israel
  11. Dhul-Kifl

About the lineage: His identity and era are uncertain, so his position in the tree is approximate.