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Riyad as-Salihin 541 (Book) #38926
The Prophet's Mention of Zakariyya's Profession

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) mentioned that Zakariyya (ﷺ) was a carpenter.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah said, "(Prophet) Zakariyya was a carpenter". Muslim.
وعنه أن رسول الله قال‏:‏ “كان زكريا عليه السلام نجاراً” ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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carpenter  *  profession  *  zakariyya

QUICK LESSONS:
Be humble and thankful for your job or profession no matter how small or big it is; Strive for excellence in whatever you do; Follow Allah’s plan for you in this life.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the Prophet Muhammad mentioning that the prophet Zakariyya was a carpenter. This is an important reminder to us all that even prophets can have jobs and professions. It teaches us to be humble and not think too highly of ourselves because even prophets were doing work like carpentry. We should also remember to be thankful for our jobs and professions no matter how small or big they are as it is part of Allah’s plan for us in this life. Furthermore, it reminds us to always strive for excellence in whatever we do as even prophets did their best in their profession.

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