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Name: Dzulkifli (Zulkifli) bin Ayub, Bishr original name (Bechar)
Line of descent:
Adam ⇒ Syits Anusy ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Qainan Mahlail Yarid ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Idris Mutawasylah Lamak ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Noah Arfakhsyadz Sam ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Syalih Abir Falij ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Ra'u Saruj Nahur ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Azar Ibrahim as ⇒ ⇒ Ishaq al ⇒ ⇒ -'Aish Rum Tawakh Amush ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Job as Dzulkifli as
Age: 75 years
Historical periods: 1500 - 1425 BC
Points are sent (on site): Damascus and surrounding areas
Number of offspring (children): -
Places died: Damascus
Mentions his people: Nation Arami and Amorites (The Romans), in the area of ​​Syria and Jordan
in the Koran named 2 times

References in the Qur'an

In the Al-Quran, as Zulkifli name, is mentioned two times, namely:

Surah Al-Anbiya (Al-Anbiya ') [21]: verse 85
Letter Shaad (Sad) [38]: verse 48

In Surah Al-Anbiya (Al-Anbiya ') [21]: verse 85 and 86, the Word of Allah:

(Remember the story of) Ismail, Idris and Dzulkifli. They all, including those who are patient. We have incorporated them into our mercy. Indeed, they are among the righteous.

In Surat Shaad (Sad) [38]: verse 48, Allah SWT says:

[38:48] And remember Ishmael, Elisha and Zulkifli. Everything including the most good.

The story of the Prophet Zulkifli

Zulkifli little history is mentioned in the Qur'an. According mufassirin real name is Bechar. He is the son of Prophet Ayub who escaped from the ruins of the house of Prophet Ayub killing kids all the Son of the Prophet Job. Zulkifli was a devout worship. He did pray a hundred times a day.

At one point, the king of the country Rom that time, the prophet Elisha'm getting older. With no replacement candidate, the king held a competition to the Rom, that anyone who fast during the day, pray at night, and do not get angry, he would be made king.

It is contained in the history of Ibn Jarir: "If Al-Yasa (prophet Elisha), an increase of old, and want to give the task to lead the Israelites to the suite. King announced: Only the person will be considered to replace the king and who fast during the day , remembering Allah at night and restraint rather than the nature of anger. One than they (Bechar) stood up and said: I will obey those terms. Sire repeats the terms of the original three times and the same man promised to mean -sungguh will meet these requirements. Then he was appointed to take the job. "

History of the quote above, Bechar undertakes all requirements given to her king. He was crowned king. At the time of the leadership, he promised to his people to be a fair judge in resolving the case. Because of his justice, then it is called as Zulkifli at the time.

Allah appointed him as a prophet and apostle. After some time, became king, he was fulfilling all its promises, so God gave him to her exam with the devil who wants to shake her faith.

One time, a vicious old man emerged as the traveler. His desire was angered Zulkifli. He forced the guards to be able to enter the palace and meet Zulkifli late at night. The old man was allowed to enter the palace guards. During the meeting, the devil complained to Zulkifli about the cruelty of others against him. However, Zulkifli told him to come tomorrow night when both parties feel ready to meet. But the traveler deny it and even come morning.

The next day, the traveler came and complained like the previous night. Zulkifli then told him to come only at night. He was promised earnestly on Zulkifli to come at night. But he would deny it.

On the third day, the traveler came again. At this time, there was no response from Zulkifli. The demon then it slipped through a door and showed himself to Zulkifli. Zulkifli was very surprised to see the devil incarnate. Then he also knowing that the traveler is a devil trying to upset him but the demon was unsuccessful. Due to the success Zulkifli rage, then by God he was appointed as a prophet.

Zulkifli prophet sent by Allah to the Romans to always remember the Lord and not to worship idols.

Once there was a rebellion in the country by people who rebel against God. Zulkifli called on his people to war, but they were all afraid of death that nobody wants to fight. They also asked Zulkifli to pray to God that they all do not die and win the war. Zulkifli also prayed to God and God also answered his prayer.
Opinions and controversy about Zulkifli

* Most Muslims agree with the view of Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari, considers Zulkifli is a good person and the patient who has helped his people and defend the truth, but not a prophet. Others believe that he was a prophet.

* Maulana Abul Kalam Azad claimed that Zulkifli was Siddhartha Gautama. Because the word dhu in his name means the person or the owner of Kifl while the word has many meanings. One of them Kapilavastu (birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama is now called Nepal). But he could not explain further why.

* According Baidawi, Zulkifli as the Jewish prophet named Ezekiel who was taken to Babylon after the destruction of Jerusalem. Sire chained and imprisoned by King Nebuchadnezzar. Sire face all hardship with patience and denouncing unjust deeds Children of Israel.

* According to another version of the original name Waidiah bin Adrin. He was a prophet for the people of Syria and the surrounding areas. He built the town of Kifl in Iraq.