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Yahya ibn Zakariyya ( يحيى ابن زكريا), (circa 1 BC - 31 AD),^{[1] [2]} traditionally associated with the biblical figure John the Baptist, is a prophet of Islam mentioned in the Qur'an. It is believed that Yahya lived only for 30 years.^{[3] [4]}

Contents 1 According to the Qur'an 2 See also 3 Notes 4 References 5 External links 5.1 References to John (Yahya) in the Qur'an

[edit] According to the Qur'an

According to the Quran, Yahya or John (in Christianity) was the son of Zakariya, and his tidings were foretold to his father by the angel, Gabriel (^{[Qur'an 19:7]}, ^{[Qur'an 3:39]}). John was exhorted to hold fast to the Scripture and was given wisdom by God while still child (^{[Qur'an 19:12]}). He was pure and devout, and walked in the Presence of God. He was dutiful towards his parents and he was not arrogant or rebellious (^{[Qur'an 19:13]}). John has been praised in the Quran and God has sent peace on the day he was born. He, along with all the Prophets, will be resurrected one day (^{[Qur'an 19:15]}).

John is called a righteous, honorable and chaste person, as well as a Prophet of the Righteous (^{[Qur'an 6:85]}, ^{[Qur'an 3:39]}). He came to confirm the Word of God (^{[Qur'an 3:39]}).

His story was retold by Jafar to the Abyssinian King during the Migration to Abyssinia ^[5].

[edit] See also

• Prophets of Islam

[edit] Notes

[edit] References

• Rippin, A. "Yahya b. Zakariya". Encyclopaedia of Islam Online. Ed. P.J. Bearman, Th. Bianquis, C.E. Bosworth, E. van Donzel, W.P. Heinrichs. Brill Academic Publishers. ISSN 1573-3912. 

[edit] External links

• Prophet Yahya (John) in the light of Islamic tradition. The same content is also available at [1]
• Prophet John (Yahya)
• Shrine of Prophet Yahya inside Jaami al-Amawi 2

[edit] References to John (Yahya) in the Qur'an

• Appraisals for Yahya: ^{[Qur'an 6:85]}, ^{[Qur'an 19:7]}, ^{[Qur'an 19:12]}, ^{[Qur'an 19:13]}, ^{[Qur'an 19:14]}, ^{[Qur'an 19:15]}
• Yahya's prophecy: ^{[Qur'an 3:39]}, ^{[Qur'an 6:85]}, ^{[Qur'an 19:12]}