Surahs that name Zakariyya
| Surah | Revelation | Times named | Ayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali 'Imran (3) | Madani | 3 | 37, 38 |
| Al-An'am (6) | Makki | 1 | 85 |
| Maryam (19) | Makki | 2 | 2, 7 |
| Al-Anbya (21) | Makki | 1 | 89 |
First ayah that names him
﴿فَتَقَبَّلَهَا رَبُّهَا بِقَبُولٍ حَسَنٍ وَأَنۢبَتَهَا نَبَاتًا حَسَنًا وَكَفَّلَهَا زَكَرِيَّا ۖ كُلَّمَا دَخَلَ عَلَيْهَا زَكَرِيَّا ٱلْمِحْرَابَ وَجَدَ عِندَهَا رِزْقًا ۖ قَالَ يَـٰمَرْيَمُ أَنَّىٰ لَكِ هَـٰذَا ۖ قَالَتْ هُوَ مِنْ عِندِ ٱللَّهِ ۖ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَرْزُقُ مَن يَشَآءُ بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍ ٣٧﴾(37) So her Lord accepted her with good acceptance and caused her to grow in a good manner and put her in the care of Zechariah. Every time Zechariah entered upon her in the prayer chamber, he found with her provision. He said, "O Mary, from where is this [coming] to you?" She said, "It is from Allāh. Indeed, Allāh provides for whom He wills without account."
Frequently asked questions
How many times is Zakariyya mentioned in the Quran?
The name Zakariyya (زكريا) appears 7 times in the Quran, in 6 ayat across 4 surahs, counted word by word in the Uthmani text.
Which surah mentions Zakariyya the most?
Surah Ali 'Imran (surah 3), where his name appears 3 times.
In which surahs is Zakariyya mentioned?
Surah Ali 'Imran, Al-An'am, Maryam and Al-Anbya.
