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Which prophet was born in India?

Published in Religious Figures 1 min read

While there is no definitive consensus or explicit mention in major religious texts like the Quran or the Bible identifying a specific prophet born in India, some interpretations suggest a possible connection between Dhul-Kifl and Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha.

Some believe that Dhul-Kifl, mentioned in the Quran (21:85, 38:48), could potentially be associated with Siddhartha Gautama, who was born in Kapilavastu (in modern-day Nepal, close to the Indian border), attained enlightenment (Buddhi) at Bodh Gaya in India, and is considered a prophet or enlightened one in Buddhism. However, this is just one interpretation and not a universally accepted view. It's important to acknowledge that definitive proof linking Dhul-Kifl to Siddhartha Gautama is lacking.

Therefore, while the identification of Dhul-Kifl with the Buddha remains speculative, he is the closest answer based on some interpretations.