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'''Al-Yasaʿ (a)''' (Arabic: {{ia|الیسع}}) or '''Elisha''' was among the prophets of [[Israelites]] who was chosen for [[prophethood]] after | '''Al-Yasaʿ (a)''' (Arabic: {{ia|الیسع}}) or '''Elisha''' was among the prophets of [[Israelites]] who was chosen for [[prophethood]] after Prophet [[Ilyas (a)]] [Elijah]. His name is mentioned in the [[Qur'an]] twice, and the [[Bible]] has introduced him in more details comparing to the Qur'an. Some [[exegetes]] of the Qur'an considered al-Yasa' (a) a name for some other figures such as [[Khidr (a)]] and [[Yusha'(a)]] (Joshua). In [[Shi'a]] hadiths, some [[miracle]]s such as curing the ill and walking on water are narrated about him. | ||
== Personality == | == Personality == | ||
The name of al-Yasa' is mentioned twice in [[ | The name of al-Yasa' (a) is mentioned twice in [[Qur'an 6]] and [[Qur'an 38]]. In those [[verse]]s, without mentioning anything about the personality or prophethood of al-Yasa' (a), he is mentioned as "graced"{{enote|and Ishmael, Elisha, Jonah and Lot —each We graced over all the nations— (Quran 6:86)}} and "among the elect"{{enote|And remember Ishmael, Elisha and Dhu l-Kifl —each [of whom was] among the elect. (Quran 38:48)}}. | ||
The briefness of the indication of the Qur'an to al-Yasa' and the little information in interpretation and [[hadith]]s sources about him has caused many scholars to identify al-Yasa' with some other prophets. Some exegetes considered al-Yasa' the same the | The briefness of the indication of the Qur'an to al-Yasa' (a) and the little information in interpretation and [[hadith]]s sources about him has caused many scholars to identify al-Yasa' (a) with some other prophets. Some exegetes considered al-Yasa' (a) the same the Prophet Yusha' (a) (Joshua), and considered the name al-Yasa' (a) adopted from it. Some considered him to be actually [[Prophet Khidr (a)]]. On the opposite, some others considered him a prophet having this name from the progeny of [[Prophet Abraham (a)]] and one of the prophets of Israelites. | ||
The name of "al-Yasa'" is mentioned "Elisha" in the Bible. It has spoken about him in more details comparing to the Qur'an. There, the story of his separation from [[Ilyas]], his miracles and his conversations with different people are narrated. | The name of "al-Yasa'" is mentioned "Elisha" in the Bible. It has spoken about him in more details comparing to the Qur'an. There, the story of his separation from [[Ilyas (a)]], his miracles and his conversations with different people are narrated. | ||
== Prophethood == | == Prophethood == | ||
In his youth, when al-Yasa' had become ill, regained his health through the prayer of Ilyas and afterwards became his disciple and accompanied him everywhere. After Ilyas ascended to the skies, al-Yasa' was chosen for [[prophethood]]. Based on hadiths, the conditions of observing religion changed in his time. Ahab, the king of Israelites and his wife who led people toward idol-worshipping perished at the time of al-Yasa'. Also during his prophethood, many of [[Israelites]] accepted his invitation. | In his youth, when al-Yasa' (a) had become ill, regained his health through the prayer of Ilyas (a) and afterwards became his disciple and accompanied him everywhere. After Ilyas (a) ascended to the skies, al-Yasa' (a) was chosen for [[prophethood]]. Based on hadiths, the conditions of observing religion changed in his time. Ahab, the king of Israelites and his wife who led people toward idol-worshipping perished at the time of al-Yasa' (a). Also during his prophethood, many of [[Israelites]] accepted his invitation. | ||
== Miracles == | == Miracles == | ||
In a hadith from [[Imam al-Rida (a)]], it is mentioned that al-Yasa', the same as [[Jesus (a)]], had some miracles including the revival of the dead, curing the ill, and walking on water. | In a hadith from [[Imam al-Rida (a)]], it is mentioned that al-Yasa' (a), the same as [[Jesus (a)]], had some miracles including the revival of the dead, curing the ill, and walking on water. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||