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Hazrat Zakariya (A.S.) was a righteous prophet of Allah who served as the guardian of Maryam (A.S.). He was getting old, and both he and his wife had no children. Despite his old age and his wife’s barrenness, he continued to pray with full faith that Allah could bless them with a child.

In Surah Maryam (19:2–7), Allah narrates Zakariya prayer, in which he said:

"O my Lord, grant me from Yourself a good offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication."

In response to this heartfelt prayer, Allah granted him the good news of a son named Yahya (A.S.), who would be noble, chaste, and a prophet. Allah says in Surah Maryam (19:7):

"O Zakariya, indeed We give you good news of a boy whose name will be Yahya. We have not assigned to any before (this) name."

اے زکریا ہم تمہیں ایک لڑکے کی بشارت دیتے ہیں جس کا نام یحییٰ ہوگا۔ ہم نے اس سے پہلے کسی کو (یہ) نام نہیں دیا ہے۔

Important facts about Hazrat Yahya (A.S.):

• He was the only prophet whose name was uniquely given by Allah.


• He was known for his piety, wisdom, and deep knowledge from a very young age.


• He was a cousin of Hazrat Isa (A.S.) and preached righteousness and repentance.


• Hazrat Yahya (A.S.) lived a simple and humble life, always inviting people to follow the truth.

The story of Hazrat Zakariya (A.S.) and Hazrat Yahya (A.S.) teaches us that no prayer is too late or too difficult for Allah to answer. Even when things seem impossible, Allah can grant miracles to those who have firm faith and pure intentions.

This story is a source of hope and motivation for all Muslims. It shows the power of dua (prayer) and Allahs ability to change any condition for His believing servants. Yahya (A.S.) is respected in Islam as a prophet of great character, devotion, and moral strength.