Daniel in Islam

[4] Muslim tradition has retained some records of the two figures named Daniel in the Hebrew Bible: the first being the sage of ancient times mentioned by Ezekiel[5] and the second being the visionary who lived at the time of the captivity in Babylon, whose life was chronicled in the Book of Daniel, canonized in the current Hebrew Bible.

Daniel's character in Muslim legend has shaped the figure in a similar way to that of the prophet Idris,[6] as he is considered to have been a revealer of future mysteries, coupled with one who excelled in scientific matters.

[8] Also Ibn Tayymiyyah in his book Al Jawaab as Saheeh writes a lot about Daniel writing and foretelling Muhammad[9] Muslim tradition recounts that it was Daniel who preached in Babylon, exhorting the people to return to God.

He lived during the reign of Cyrus, and taught this prince the unity of God and the true religion of Islam.

One legend that is not found in Jewish tradition but appears in Muslim writings is that of Jeremiah meeting Daniel.

[12] Ibn Abi Al-Dunya narrated the following, based on a chain of citations: Nebuchadnezzar captured two lions and threw them into a pit.

He was truthful, wise...[13]A shrine known as Tomb of Daniel in Susa, Iran, is considered by Shia Muslims to be his sacred resting place and is visited by pilgrims.