PROPHET ZAKARIA

PROPHET ZAKARIYA & PROPHET YAHYA

3:38. At that time Zakariya prayed to his Lord, saying: “O my Lord! Grant me from You, a righteous offspring. You are indeed the All-Hearer of invocation.”

3:39. When he was standing during prayer in his place of worship, the angels called him saying, "Allah gives you the glad news of the birth of your son, Yahya, who will be a confirmation of (Jesus) the Word of God. He will become a chaste, noble leader and one of the righteous Prophets.

3:40. He said: “O my Lord! How can I have a son when I am very old, and my wife is barren?” Allah said: “Thus Allah does what He wills.”

3:41. He said: “O my Lord! Make a sign for me.” Allah said: “Your sign is that you shall not speak to mankind for three days except with signals. Remember your Lord often and glorify ˹Him˺ morning and evening.”