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Sahih Muslim 2379 (Book 43, Hadith 220) #13245
The Prophet's Teaching on Zakariyya's Profession

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught that Zakariyya (peace be upon him) was a carpenter.

Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger as saying: Zakariyya (peace be upon him) was a carpenter.
حَدَّثَنَا هَدَّابُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَبِي رَافِعٍ، عَنْ أَبِي، هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ كَانَ زَكَرِيَّاءُ نَجَّارًا

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carpenter  *  profession  *  work  *  zakariyya

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect all kinds of work equally
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith teaches us about the profession of one of the prophets of Allah - Zakariyya. According to this hadith, he was a carpenter. This is an important lesson for us as it shows that even prophets can have humble professions and still be respected by Allah. It also teaches us that we should not look down on any profession or job and instead respect all kinds of work equally. We should also strive to do our best in whatever job we are doing and take pride in it as it is an act of worshiping Allah if done with sincerity and dedication.

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