Prophet 22 of 25
Zakariya
The Praying Elder
- When
- Time of Maryam
- Where
- Palestine
An old prophet who took care of Maryam (mother of Isa). When he saw Allah providing for Maryam miraculously, he prayed for a son despite his old age. Allah granted him Yahya.
His story
Caring for Maryam
Zakariya cared for Maryam and found that Allah provided for her miraculously
Lesson: Caring for others brings blessings
Praying for a Child
He prayed secretly: 'My Lord, do not leave me alone, and You are the best of inheritors'
Lesson: Never stop making dua, Allah always hears
The main lesson
Never stop making dua, no matter how impossible it seems