Prophet 22 of 25Unverified / unknown
Yahya (John) يحيى
عليه السلام
Yahya عليه السلام was given wisdom while still young and was marked by purity, compassion and devotion. He confirmed Allah’s word and lived with moral seriousness. The Qur’an sends peace upon him at birth, death and resurrection.
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Authentic hadith
Lessons
LESSON 1
Young people can carry wisdom and responsibility.
LESSON 2
Purity includes compassion, not harshness.
LESSON 3
Moral courage begins with devotion to Allah.
Timeline
Contemporary with the early life of ‘Isa
Relic traditions do not authenticate a complete grave.
Locations
- Where he lived
- In the Holy Land context.
- Where he died
- The Qur’an refers to the day he dies but does not narrate a burial location.
Qabr evidence
Claimed qabr
Relic and shrine traditions exist, including a head tradition in Damascus.
Evidence assessment
These traditions are not sahih evidence for a complete or precisely identified grave.
Modern country / location
No authenticated qabr