Prophet
Yahya peace be upon him
The son of Zakariyya, given wisdom while still a child. He was pure, devout and dutiful to his parents, and confirmed "a word from Allah" 'Isa.
Nabi (prophet): one who receives revelation from Allah. Every messenger is a prophet, but not every prophet is a messenger.
- Sent to
- The Children of Israel
- Region
- Palestine
- Named in the Quran
- 5 times by name
Key events
- Named by Allah Himself; no one before had borne his name (19:7).
- Given wisdom while still a child (19:12).
- Pure, devout, kind to his parents, never arrogant or disobedient (19:13-14).
- Confirmed "a word from Allah", that is, 'Isa (3:39).
- "Peace be upon him the day he was born, the day he dies, and the day he is raised alive" (19:15).
Lesson
Purity and devotion can begin at a young age.