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Hazrat Zakariya (A.S) was the contemporary of Hazrat Isa (A.S). According to Islamic belief, Hazrat Zakariya (A.S) was a righteous Prophet sent to guide the Children of Israel. He served as the guardian of Maryam (A.S), the mother of Isa (A.S), and was closely connected to the miraculous birth of Hazrat Isa (A.S).

Hazrat Zakariya (A.S) was not only a Prophet but also a priest in the sacred temple of Jerusalem. He made a heartfelt dua to Allah (SWT) for a righteous offspring, and in response, Allah granted him Hazrat Yahya (A.S), who was also a Prophet. The Qur’an mentions Hazrat Zakariya (A.S) in several Surahs, including Surah Maryam and Surah Aal-e-Imran, highlighting his piety, his prayers, and his family’s role in the larger divine plan.

He lived during the same era as Hazrat Maryam (A.S) and was present during the time leading up to the birth of Hazrat Isa (A.S). His Prophethood and message were part of the same divine chain that led to the mission of Hazrat Isa (A.S), making them contemporaries in the religious and historical context of Bani Israel.

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  Hazrat Zakariya (A.S) and Hazrat Isa (A.S) lived during the same historical period.

  
  


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  He was the guardian of Hazrat Maryam (A.S), mother of Isa (A.S).

  
  


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  He was blessed with a son, Hazrat Yahya (A.S), through divine acceptance of his prayer.

  
  


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  His story is mentioned in Surah Maryam (verses 2–15) and Surah Aal-e-Imran.

  
  


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  Hazrat Zakariya (A.S) served as a religious leader in Bait al-Maqdis (Jerusalem).

  
  


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  He was martyred by his people for preaching the truth, similar to other Prophets of Bani Israel.

  
  


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  His Prophethood laid the foundation for the arrival of Hazrat Isa (A.S) as a Messenger of Allah.