Dhul-Kifl is one name in the list of prophets which is unheard of in the Arab or Semitic references. Some scholars seem to have traced this name to Buddha, who was of Kapeel, which was the capital of a small state situated on the border of India and Nepal. Buddha not only belonged to Kapeel, but was many a time referred to as being 'Of Kapeel'. This is exactly what is meant by the word 'Dhul-Kifl'. It should be remembered that the consonant 'p' is not present in Arabic, and the nearest one to it is 'fa'. Hence, Kapeel transliterated into Arabic becomes Kifl.
Apart from the evidence of the Quran, there is one reference which is controversial among the commentators.
There is a tradition reported from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) which speaks of an Indian prophet by name. In his words:
There was a prophet of God in India who was dark in color and his name was Kahan
Source:- “Taarikh-i-Hamdaan Dailami
"And (remember) Ismail (Ishmael) and Idris (Enoch) and Dhul-Kifl, all were from among those who observe patience." Surah 21: 85-86
"And remember Ismail and Al-Yasa (Elisha) and Dhul-Kifl, and they were all of the best."
Surah 38:48.
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