Which prophet in the Quran is called Dhul-Kifl?

The prophet named Dhul-Kifl in the Quran is Dhul-Kifl himself. The Quran mentions him in 21:85 and 38:48, placing him among exemplary figures praised for patience, righteousness, and devotion.

Very little biographical information about Dhul-Kifl appears in the Quran. Unlike the extended accounts of prophets such as Musa, Ibrahim, or Nuh, these brief references do not provide a detailed narrative of his people, mission, or miracles. His name is generally understood as a title meaning something like “the possessor of a portion” or “the one with a double share.”

The main source of confusion is his identity. Many Muslim commentators have identified Dhul-Kifl with the biblical prophet Ezekiel, while other proposals include figures such as Joshua or Isaiah. Some Quran translations and commentaries also note disagreement over whether he was a prophet or a particularly righteous man. Those debates concern his historical identity, not the Quranic name Dhul-Kifl.