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Prophet Zakaria

Published on Nov 20, 2015

intro to Prophets Zakariyya & Yahya

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Prophet Zakaria

by Lina, Dima, Azalea

Righteous servant of Allah

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A temple priest, he was one of the few sincere ones who still worshipped Allah SWT.

Took care of Maryam, Prophet Isa's mother

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Maryam was a daughter of pious parents

Family Life

  • He was very old
  • He wanted an offspring to spread religion
  • Allah blessed him and his elderly wife
  • with a son, Yahya

Prophet Yahya

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Son of Prophet Zakariyya

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Also known as John, Prophet Yahya was wise, obedient, kind and not rebellious.

Conveyed Allah's 5 commands:

the commands are...

  • worship one and only Allah 
  • offer prayers
  • observe fasting
  • give charity
  • continue Allah's remembrance in daily life
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Yahya unfortunately did not live long.

the Prophet was viciously killed in prayer at the commands of the mistress of Herod the Tetrach, ruler of Roman Empire

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