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Yahya (John)

No. 23
يحيى عليه السلامSon of Zakariyya

Allah told Yahya to hold the Scripture firmly and gave him wisdom while still a child, along with tenderness and purity. He was dutiful to his parents and was not arrogant or disobedient. "Peace be upon him the day he was born, the day he dies and the day he is raised alive" (19:12–15).

Lessons
  • Wisdom and kindness can be gifts from youth.
  • Dutifulness to parents is praised by Allah.
In the Quran

Prepared from standard sources; pending scholar review.