Dhul-Kifl
Description
Dhu'l-Kifl, also spelled Dhu al-Kifl, Dhu l-Kifl, Dhul-Kifl, Zu al-Kifl, Zul Kifl, or Zu l-Kifl, is an Islamic prophet. Although his identity is unknown, his identity has been theorised and identified as various Hebrew Bible prophets and other figures, most commonly Ezekiel. Dhu'l-Kifl is believed to have been raised by Allah to a high station in life and is chronicled in the Qur'an as a man of the "Company of the Good". Although not much is known of Dhu'l-Kifl from other historical sources, all the writings from classical commentators, such as Ibn Ishaq and Ibn Kathir, speak of Dhu'l-Kifl as a prophetic, saintly man who remained faithful in daily prayer and worship.
Facts
| Preceded by | Irmiyyah |
| Succeeded by | Zechariah |
| Religion | Islam |
Life & work in brief
Summarised by section — one row per topic, for fast reading.
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Etymology | The name Dhu'l-Kifl literally means "the possessor of kifl ", using a type of name where ذُو dhū ("possessor of") precedes some characteristically associated feature. |
| In the Qur'an | Dhu'l-Kifl has been mentioned twice in the Qur'an, in the following verses: |
| Identifications | Some identify Dhu'l-Kifl is Ezekiel. |
Prophecies
Key prophetic utterances and visions attributed to Dhul-Kifl, with sources.
| Prophecy / vision | Source |
|---|---|
| Remember Our servant Dhul-Kifl — he was of the patient | Quran 38:48 |
| And Ishmael, Dhul-Kifl and Elisha — each among the good | Quran 38:48 |