Dhu al-Kifl
Dhu al-Kifl (), also spelled
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 al-Kifl is believed to have been exalted 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 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 ().
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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