Yahya (John the Baptist) — يَحْيَى
یحییٰ علیہ السلام
Also known as: John the Baptist
Path — Straight Path | صراط مستقیم
Reason: Given wisdom from childhood; unique in being named by Allah before birth; described as chaste, kind to parents, not arrogant (19:12-15)
Story — English
Son of Zakariyya, named by Allah before his birth — a unique honor. Given wisdom while still a child. Described as having tenderness, purity, and righteousness from his very nature. Kind to his parents, not arrogant or disobedient. Peace upon him the day he was born, the day he dies, and the day he is raised alive — the same blessing given to Isa (19:33). He was the first to confirm Isa as a prophet.
کہانی — اردو
زکریا کے بیٹے، پیدائش سے پہلے اللہ نے نام رکھا۔ بچپن سے حکمت دی گئی۔ والدین کا مطیع، گناہ سے پاک، غرور سے دور۔ پیدائش، موت اور اٹھائے جانے کے دن سلام (19:15)۔
Lessons from the Quran
- Named by Allah before birth — some souls are designated for greatness from the start
- Wisdom given to the young — age is not a prerequisite for knowledge
- Chastity, kindness to parents, lack of arrogance — the three pillars of his character
- Peace at birth, death, and resurrection — the completeness of divine blessing