Dhu al-Kifl

Dhu al-Kifl (Arabic: ذُو الْكِفْل ḏū l-kifl, lit. "Possessor of the Portion"), also spelled Dhu l-Kifl, Dhul-Kifl, Zu al-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 al-Kifl is believed to have been exalted by Allah to a high station in life and is chronicled in the Quran as a man of the "Company of the Good". Although not much is known of Dhu al-Kifl from other historical sources, all the writings from classical commentators, such as Ibn Ishaq and Ibn Kathir, speak of Dhu al-Kifl as a prophetic, saintly man who remained faithful in daily prayer and worship.

Prophet

Dhu al-Kifl / Dhul-Kifl
Zu al-Kifl / Zul-Kifl
ذُو الْكِفْل
Other namesHazqiyal (حزقيال)
(disputed)Obadiah (عوبديا) (disputed)
PredecessorIrmiyyah
SuccessorZechariah

A tomb in the Ergani province of Diyarbakir, Turkey is believed by some to be the resting place of prophet Dhu al-Kifl. It is located 5 km from the city centre on a hill called Makam Dağı.

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