Prophet 21 of 25Unverified / unknown

Zakariyya (Zechariah) زكريا

عليه السلام

Zakariyya عليه السلام cared for Maryam and witnessed Allah’s provision for her. In old age he quietly asked Allah for a righteous heir who would continue service of the faith. Allah answered with the glad tidings of Yahya.

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Qur’an references

Authentic hadith

Sahih Muslim 2379a — Zakariyya was a carpenter

Lessons

LESSON 1

Never consider sincere dua too late.

LESSON 2

Ask for family blessings that serve faith.

LESSON 3

Care for the righteous and vulnerable.

Timeline

Immediately before the mission of ‘Isa

His work as a carpenter is in sahih hadith; the exact death and grave are not established.

Locations

Where he lived: In the Holy Land context; revelation does not specify a precise city.
Where he died: Details of precisely how and where he died are not established in a clear sahih prophetic report.

Qabr evidence

Claimed qabr

Several later traditions identify sites or relics.

Evidence assessment

No claimed grave is authenticated by Qur’an or sahih Sunnah.

Modern country / location

No verified location