Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist)
Yaḥyā
يحيى
John the Baptist, son of Zakariya, a prophet given wisdom in childhood. Described in the Quran as devout, pure, and dutiful; he confirmed Isa's prophethood.
Referensi
- Al-Quran:
- 3:39, 6:85, 19:7, 19:12, 19:13, 19:14, 19:15, 21:90
- Hadis:
- Bukhari 3430 / Muslim 162 (the Prophet met Yahya and Isa during the Night Journey in the heavens); Tirmidhi 2863 (Allah commanded Yahya with words and to convey them); Bukhari 3431 (the prophets are brothers)