Dream - Dzulhijjah month is one of the special months in Islam. In this month, Muslims perform the pilgrimage and celebrate Eid al-Adha. Furthermore, in the month of Dzulhijjah, there are various recommended deeds for Muslims. By performing those deeds, Dream's friends have the opportunity to receive abundant rewards from Allah SWT. Additionally, there is an important event that occurred in the month of Dzulhijjah. It is the event experienced by Prophet Zakariya (as), where his prayer was answered by Allah SWT.

Not young anymore, of course. In fact, most people consider that at that age, they are already very old. One night, he prayed to Allah SWT with devotion and conviction. Here is his sincere prayer: "O my Lord, grant me a son who will inherit me and inherit a part of the family of Ya'qub, who will continue the leadership and guidance to the Children of Israel." "I am worried that after I am gone, the members of my family will deviate from their faith and beliefs if I leave them without a leader to replace me."

"O my Lord, my bones have become weak and my head has become filled with gray hair, while my wife is barren. But Your power is unlimited, and I pray that You may grant me a righteous child and be pleased with me." The prayer of Prophet Zakariya (AS) was answered by Allah SWT. Allah SWT said, "O Zakariya, we give you glad tidings of a son named Yahya, who will be righteous and will confirm the scriptures of Allah, a leader followed by people, abstaining from desires and the temptations of Satan, and he will become a Prophet in the future."

Prophet Zakariya said, "O Allah, how can I have offspring when my wife is barren and I have reached old age?" Allah SWT said, "It is easy for Me. Did I not create you when you did not exist at all?"

He never delayed any form of righteous deeds. So much so that he was praised by Allah SWT. This is explained in Surah Al-Anbiya verse 90: "So We responded to his prayer and bestowed upon him John and made his wife able to bear [children]. Indeed, they used to hasten to good deeds and supplicate Us in hope and fear. And they were to Us humbly submissive."

Then, in Surah Ali Imran verse 39, it is narrated that Allah SWT sent an angel to visit Prophet Zakariya who was praying in the mihrab. The arrival of the angel brought good news that Prophet Zakariya would be blessed with a son named Yahya. According to Buya Hamka, the name Yahya comes from the Hebrew language, which is "Yohanes" in Arabic. After some time, Prophet Zakariya's son named Yahya was born. This son has been promised by Allah SWT to be a person who affirms the words of Allah SWT.

"He also became a preserved leader and a righteous prophet as described in Surah Ali Imran verse 39. Yahya, who was appointed by Allah SWT as a Prophet and Messenger of Allah SWT, this is an answer to the prayer that Prophet Zakariya has been making. Prophet Yahya continued his father's struggle in spreading the teachings of Allah SWT."

The special characteristic of Prophet Zakariya is his promptness in doing good deeds. This is not only done by Prophet Zakariya himself, but also by his family. This shows that Prophet Zakariya's family is always quick in doing good things, especially what is commanded by Allah SWT.

The family of Prophet Zakariya always relies on everything only to Allah SWT. Whether it is in times of joy, sorrow, hope, or fear. In a hadith, the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said: "Whoever hopes that Allah will fulfill his needs in times of difficulty and sadness, then let him pray abundantly in times of happiness." (At-Tirmidzi and Al-Hakim)

Nabi Zakariya is a Prophet who is very obedient to Allah SWT. Automatically, he is always focused when worshiping Allah SWT. As explained in Surah Al-Baqarah verses 45-46: "Seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, prayer is difficult except for those who are humble, those who believe that they will meet their Lord and that they will return to Him."