قصة حزقيل عليه السلام

Surah Al-Baqarah includes a remarkable Qur’anic account that demonstrates Allah’s power to bring life after death. The Qur’an does not name the prophet connected to this event; however, some tafsir works associate it with Hizqil (Ezekiel) (peace be upon him). For maximum accuracy, this article presents the story strictly as it appears in the Qur’an.

The Qur’anic account (Qur’an 2:243)

Allah mentions a group of people who left their homes in great numbers, fearing death. Allah said to them: “Die,” and then revived them. The verse ends by reminding that Allah is full of bounty to people, yet many are ungrateful.

What is certain

• They were many (“in thousands”) and left their homes fearing death.
• Allah caused them to die, then revived them.
• The Qur’an does not provide the prophet’s name or detailed historical context.

Is this definitively “the story of Hizqil”?

The Qur’an does not explicitly state the name. Some scholars in tafsir link this account to Hizqil (Ezekiel), but that is an attribution found in interpretive sources, not an explicit Qur’anic naming. Therefore, it should be presented with careful wording such as “some sources mention…”.

Key lessons

• Divine decree prevails: fleeing does not escape what Allah has willed.
• Allah’s power is absolute: revival after death is a sign of the Resurrection.
• Trust in Allah: use means responsibly, but rely on Allah in the heart.
• Gratitude: the verse highlights Allah’s bounty and the importance of thankfulness.

Verification note: This article is based on Qur’an 2:243 and avoids adding unverified historical details.