Prophets in the Quran
Zakariyya
Prayed quietly for an heir in old age, and was answered.
زكريا
Known in English as Zechariah
The account
What the Quran relates about Zakariyya
Key events
- 1The private call for an heir
- 2The glad tidings of Yahya
- 3The sign of three days without speech
What is drawn from it
- He described his own weakness plainly and asked anyway
- A prayer made in private was recorded for everyone
References
Surahs where the account appears
The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
The stories, taught with their sources
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Where is Zakariyya mentioned in the Quran?
In 4 surahs: 3, 6, 19, 21. The numbers are given so the references can be checked rather than taken on trust.
Is there a surah named after Zakariyya?
No surah carries the name, though Zakariyya is mentioned within other surahs.
What are the main events in the story of Zakariyya?
The private call for an heir, The glad tidings of Yahya and The sign of three days without speech.
What is usually drawn from the story of Zakariyya?
He described his own weakness plainly and asked anyway and A prayer made in private was recorded for everyone.
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