Uzayr
The Prophet of Restoration
Period: Around 6th Century BCE
Biography
Uzayr (Ezra) was a prophet and a scholar sent to the Children of Israel after they had faced hardship and destruction. At a time when many of the Israelites had lost their faith, Uzayr helped restore their knowledge of the Torah, the sacred scripture of the Israelites. He was known for his deep understanding of the holy books and his efforts to guide his people back to righteousness.
One of the miracles associated with Uzayr is when he passed by a town that had been destroyed, and he wondered how Allah could bring it back to life. Allah caused him to fall asleep for a long time, and when he woke up, the town had been revived. This was a sign from Allah of His power to restore life and faith.
Uzayr's story teaches us about the importance of knowledge, faith, and the power of Allah to restore and renew.
Key Events
Restoring the Torah CE
Uzayr helped the Israelites rediscover and restore the teachings of the Torah after they had lost much of it.
The Miracle of the Town CE
Uzayr passed by a destroyed town, and Allah showed him the power of revival by bringing it back to life after he had fallen asleep for many years.
References
- Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah (2:259)
- Quran, Surah At-Tawbah (9:30)