Prophet Zakariyya (AS)

🌺 Zakariyya (AS) Found Amazing Food With Maryam

Zakariyya (AS) was a Prophet chosen to look after Maryam, the mother of Isa (AS), who had been given to Allah's service by her mother before she was even born.

Maryam spent her days worshipping Allah in her prayer room. Every time Zakariyya (AS) visited her there, he found fresh food and provisions with her, food that was not even in season.

Zakariyya (AS) asked: O Maryam, where does this come from? She said: It is from Allah. Indeed, Allah provides for whom He wills without limit.

These words filled Zakariyya (AS)'s heart with hope. 🌟

🌸 The Old Man Who Never Stopped Making Dua

Zakariyya (AS) and his wife were very old. They had always wanted a child but had never been able to have one. But Zakariyya (AS) never stopped asking Allah.

He called to his Lord in a quiet and private call: My Lord, my bones have become weak and my head has filled with white. But I have never been without joy when I called to You. I fear for those who will come after me. My wife has been barren. So give me from Yourself an heir, and make him, my Lord, pleasing to You.

What a beautiful dua, full of hope even in old age. 🌸

👶 The Miracle Baby and Three Days of Quiet

While Zakariyya (AS) was standing in prayer in his chamber, the angels called to him with wonderful news: O Zakariyya (AS), We give you good tidings of a boy whose name will be Yahya (AS). We have not given this name to anyone before.

Zakariyya (AS) said: My Lord, how will I have a boy when my wife has been barren and I have reached extreme old age? Allah said: It is easy for Me. I created you before, while you were nothing.

Zakariyya (AS) asked for a sign. Allah said: Your sign is that you will not speak to the people for three days, except by gesture. Remember your Lord much and exalt Him morning and evening.

For three days Zakariyya (AS) could only use gestures, and he spent those days praising Allah morning and evening. Then baby Yahya (AS) was born. 🎉