Brief mentions · selected Quran readings

Dhul-Kifl

Patience and the chosen

The Quran mentions Dhul-Kifl briefly in these passages. This profile makes no claim about dates, locations, or a fuller biography beyond the cited text.

Reading 1 · Quran 21:85-86

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وَإِسْمَـٰعِيلَ وَإِدْرِيسَ وَذَا ٱلْكِفْلِ ۖ كُلٌّ مِّنَ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ وَأَدْخَلْنَـٰهُمْ فِى رَحْمَتِنَآ ۖ إِنَّهُم مِّنَ ٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ

And (mention) Ishmael, and Idris, and Dhu'l-Kifl. All were of the steadfast. And We brought them in unto Our mercy. Lo! they are among the righteous.

Marmaduke Pickthall · historical English wording

Reading 2 · Quran 38:48

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وَٱذْكُرْ إِسْمَـٰعِيلَ وَٱلْيَسَعَ وَذَا ٱلْكِفْلِ ۖ وَكُلٌّ مِّنَ ٱلْأَخْيَارِ

And make mention of Ishmael and Elisha and Dhu'l-Kifl. All are of the chosen.

Marmaduke Pickthall · historical English wording