Dhul-Kifl (peace be upon him) is mentioned in the Qur’an twice in passages that praise Allah’s righteous servants. The Qur’an does not present a long narrative with detailed events about him; instead, it highlights his rank and virtues—especially patience and righteousness.
Allah mentions him in Surah Al-Anbiya, describing him among the patient, and then saying they were admitted into Allah’s mercy and are among the righteous.
He is also mentioned in Surah Sad among those described as “the best of people” (the righteous and virtuous).
Scholars have differed: some considered him a prophet because he is mentioned alongside prophets in Qur’anic contexts, while others considered him a righteous man of high status. What is certain is that he is among Allah’s righteous and virtuous servants praised in the Qur’an.
Many detailed stories circulating about Dhul-Kifl are not firmly established and may come from non-authentic reports.
Verification note: This article is based on the Qur’anic mentions of Dhul-Kifl in Surah Al-Anbiya and Surah Sad, without adding unverified historical details.
