The Majestic Quran

heart. Abraham sets a wonderful example for preachers and obedient sons on how to differ politely. There are four stories mentioned here: Zachariah and John , Mary and Jesus , Abraham and Azar, Moses and Aaron . They reflect a father and son relationship, a mother and son relationship, and two brotherly relationships. The relationships between prophets and their communities also reveal the great importance of human relationships. Faith forms an important element of relationships. The Quran condemns those generations who were the children of prophets yet: “After them came generations who neglected the prayer and followed their lusts. Soon they will face the consequences of their evil” (59). Salah is a powerful expression of a person’s relationship with God, the Lord. Neglecting it demonstrates a lack of commitment to the relationship. In the name of God, the Kind, the Caring. 1 Kaf Ha Ya Ain Sad. T Z 2 This is an account of your Lord’s compassion for Zachariah, His servant, 3 when he quietly prayed to His Lord 4 saying, “My Lord, my bones are weak because of old age, my hair has turned grey, but My prayer has never gone unanswered by My Lord. 5 I am afraid of what my relatives might do after me. My wife is childless, give me a gift, a successor, 6 who will be my successor and the successor of Jacob’s family. My Lord, make him pleasing to all .” Z 7 Zachariah, We give you good news of a son! He shall be called John, no one has been named like him before. 8 He said, “Lord, will I have a son when my wife is barren and I’m old? 9 An angel said, “It will be so; your Lord said, ‘That is easy for me, I created you before this when you were