Dhul-Kifl — The Guarantor of Patience
Named twice alongside Ismail, Idris and Dhul-Kifl among the patient — admitted into mercy, ranked among the righteous and best.
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Emblematic verse
وَاذْكُرْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ وَالْيَسَعَ وَذَا الْكِفْلِ
Transliteration
Wadhkur Isma’ila wal-Yasa’a wa Dhal-Kifl.
Story
The full story
Dhul-Kifl is mentioned by name in two Quranic passages, each time in luminous company: remember Ismail, Idris and Dhul-Kifl — each among the patient (21:85). And remember Ismail, Al-Yasa and Dhul-Kifl — each among the best (38:48). Brevity here is honour, not obscurity.
His very title suggests the guarantor — one who took responsibility upon himself. Classical commentators connect him with steadfastness in worship, fasting by day, praying by night, and judging justly without anger — reports vary, so this page holds only to the verses.
Both passages anchor him between the same virtues: patience that admits into mercy, and excellence that ranks among the best. The Quran deliberately pairs endurance with distinction.
His lesson fits one line: unknown details, undeniable rank — Allah’s roll of honour needs no biography, only sabr that holds its guarantee.
Narrated strictly from the Quran (Quran 21:85 and 38:48) without invented details.
Timeline
The story in order
- 1The first naming: with Ismail and Idris among the patient.
- 2The second naming: with Ismail and Al-Yasa among the best.
- 3The title: the guarantor — responsibility undertaken.
- 4The restraint: varying reports set aside; verses held.
- 5The verdict: admitted into mercy, ranked among the excellent.
Reflect
Lessons
- ✦Patience undertaken as duty becomes rank among the best.
- ✦Obscurity of detail never dims clarity of verdict.
- ✦Guarantee your worship and Allah guarantees your mention.
References: Quran 21:85 and 38:48
Narrated from the Quran without invented details; consult scholars for rulings.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who was Prophet Dhul-Kifl?
Named twice alongside Ismail, Idris and Dhul-Kifl among the patient — admitted into mercy, ranked among the righteous and best.
What are the lessons from Dhul-Kifl’s story?
1. Patience undertaken as duty becomes rank among the best. 2. Obscurity of detail never dims clarity of verdict. 3. Guarantee your worship and Allah guarantees your mention.
Where is this story in the Quran?
References: Quran 21:85 and 38:48. Read the verses with translation; consult scholars for deeper rulings.
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