There did Zakariya pray to his Lord, saying: "O my Lord! Grant unto me from Thee a progeny that is pure: for Thou art He that heareth prayer! (3:38)

While he was standing in prayer in the chamber, the angels called unto him: "God doth give thee glad tidings of Yahya, witnessing the truth of a Word from God, and (be besides) noble, chaste, and a prophet,- of the (goodly) company of the righteous." (3:39)

He said: "O my Lord! How shall I have son, seeing I am very old, and my wife is barren?" "Thus," was the answer, "Doth God accomplish what He willeth." (3:40)

And Zakariya and John, and Jesus and Elias: all in the ranks of the righteous: (6:85)

And Isma'il and Elisha, and Jonas, and Lot: and to all We gave favour above the nations: (6:86)

(His prayer was answered): "O Zakariya! We give thee good news of a son: His name shall be Yahya: on none by that name have We conferred distinction before." (19:7)

He said: "O my Lord! How shall I have a son, when my wife is barren and I have grown quite decrepit from old age?" (19:8)

He said: "So (it will be) thy Lord saith, 'that is easy for Me: I did indeed create thee before, when thou hadst been nothing!'" (19:9)

(Zakariya) said: "O my Lord! give me a Sign." "Thy Sign," was the answer, "Shall be that thou shalt speak to no man for three nights, although thou art not dumb." (19:10)

So Zakariya came out to his people from him chamber: He told them by signs to celebrate God's praises in the morning and in the evening. (19:11)

(To his son came the command): "O Yahya! take hold of the Book with might": and We gave him Wisdom even as a youth, (19:12)

And piety (for all creatures) as from Us, and purity: He was devout, (19:13)

And kind to his parents, and he was not overbearing or rebellious. (19:14)

So Peace on him the day he was born, the day that he dies, and the day that he will be raised up to life (again)! (19:15)

So We listened to him: and We granted him Yahya: We cured his wife's (Barrenness) for him. These (three) were ever quick in emulation in good works; they used to call on Us with love and reverence, and humble themselves before Us. (21:90)