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يحيى
Yahya (John)
The Noble and Chaste Prophet
Period
Approximately 1st century CE
Location
Palestine
People
The Children of Israel
Quran Mentions
5x
The Story
Yahya was the son of Zakariya, given prophethood as a child. The Quran describes him as noble, chaste, and dutiful to his parents. He was given wisdom from a young age and confirmed the coming of Isa (Jesus). He was killed unjustly.
Key Quranic Verses
Surah 3:39Surah 19:12-15Surah 21:90
Lessons to Learn
1
Piety from a young age is praiseworthy
2
Compassion towards parents is a duty
3
True strength lies in self-discipline
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