Story of Prophet Yahya (P.B.U.H.) ... Prophet Yahya (P.BU.H.) was the son of Prophet Zakariyya (peace be upon him). His birth was a miracle because he was born of a barren mother and an aged father (in 90s). In the fagging part of life Prophet Zakariya (peace be upon him) prayed to Allah to bless him with a son who could prove to be a successful heir and preacher of the religion of Allah. His prayer was promptly granted. The Holy Quran says: 0 Zakariya! Lo! We bring you a glad tidings of a son whose name is Yahya. We have given the same name to none before him. (Surah 19: Verse 7) Prophet Yahya (P.B.U.H.) loved reading since childhood. When he grew up, Allah the Exalted called upon him: O Yahya! Hold fast to the Scripture (The Torah). And We gave him wisdom while yet a child. (Ch 19:12 Quran). Why Yahya (PBUH) Always Wept... Ibn Mubarak stated that Wahb Ibn Al-Ward narrated that Zakariyya did not see his son for three days. He found him weeping inside a grave which he had dug and in which he resided. My son, I have been searching for you, and you are dwelling in this grave weeping! 0 father, did you not tell me that between Paradise and Hell is only a span, and it will not be crossed except by tears of weepers? He said to him: Weep then, my son. Then they wept together. Other narrations say that Yahya (PBUH) said: The dwellers of Paradise are sleepless out of the sweetness of Allahs bounty; that is why the faithful must be sleepless because of Allahs love in their hearts. How far between the two luxuries, how far between them? They say Yahya (PBUH) wept so much that tears marked his cheeks. He found comfort in the open and never cared about food. He ate leaves, herbs, and sometimes locusts. He slept anywhere in the mountains or in holes in the ground. He sometimes would find a lion or a bear as he entered a cave, but being deeply absorbed in praising Allah, he never heeded them. The beasts easily recognized Yahya (PBUH) as the prophet who cared for all the creatures, so they would leave the cave, bowing their heads. Yahya (PBUH) sometimes fed those beasts, out of mercy, from his food and was satisfied with prayers as food for his soul. He would spend the night crying and praising Allah for His blessings. Yahya (PBUH) Cruel Death ... A conflict took place between Yahya (PBUH) and the authorities at that time. A tyrant king, Herod Antipas, the ruler of Palestine, was in love with Salome, his brothers daughter (Ibn Kathir wrote here Herodias, who was Herods brothers wife, according to Matthew 14. Their daughter is known by tradition as Salome. According to Matthew 14,New Revised Standard version, Herod wanted to marry his brother, wife, but I believe Ibn Kathirs version makes more sense - Editor). He was planning to marry his beautiful niece. The marriage was encouraged by her mother and by some of the learned men of Zion, either out of fear or to gain favor with the ruler. On hearing the rulers plan, Yahya (PBUH) pronounced that such a marriage would be incestuous. He would not approve it under any circumstance, as it was against the Law of the Torah. Yahya (PBUH) pronouncement spread like wildfire. Salome was angry, for it was her ambition to rule the kingdom with her uncle. She plotted to achieve her aim. Dressing attractively, she sang and danced before her uncle. Arousing his lust, Herod embraced her, he offered to fulfill whatever she desired. At once she told him: I would love to have the head of Yahya (PBUH), because he has defiled your honor and mine throughout the land. If you grant me this wish, I shall be very happy and will offer myself to you. Bewitched by her charm, he submitted to her monstrous request. Yahya (PBUH) was executed and his head was brought to Salome. The cruel woman gloated with delight. But the death of Allahs beloved prophet was avenged. Not only she, but all the children of Israel were severely punished by invading armies which destroyed their kingdom.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 02:35:36 +0000
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