Last Hour, for mention of him, of his Book, and the glad tidings concerning him are found in the earlier scriptures, as has been detailed elsewhere.

Abraham—the Friend—prayed for him, saying on behalf of his descendants:

“Our Lord, raise up among them a messenger from their own ranks who will recite to them Your revelations, teach them the Scripture and wisdom, and purify them.” [2:129]

When he was born, well-known signs accompanied his birth, and