A007
Surah: 019 - Ayah: 007
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19:7
Samiyy (Namesake, equal, alike)
In verse (19:7) it is mentioned that before Yahya, son of Zakariyya, none had this name. Then in the same chapter in verse (19:65), it is mentioned that God does not have a namesake. He says: "Do you know of any who is worthy of the same name as He?" That is, the Prophets and Imams in their respective periods are the beautiful supreme Names of God, therefore, they are unique and have no namesake. In this sense God has no namesake, since the Prophets and Imams with their countless beauties are His names.
Yahya (Imam Yahya)
It is mentioned in verse (19:7): "O Zakariyya, verily We give you glad tidings of a son, his name shall be Yahya, and We have not given that name to anyone before him".
It is perfectly clear that this blessed and wisdom-filled name Yahya (may he live forever) was given by God, thus the Divine Will which is hidden in its meaning is like the command "Be". Therefore, we are certain that the Imam of the time is that living and supreme Name of God which is called "al-hayyu'l-qayyum" (Everliving and Everlasting), which is unique and unprecedented.
Yahya (Yahya, the Imam of the time)
The word "yahya" is a very beautiful, spiritual veil over the supreme Name of God, as mentioned in the above. Thus, with respect to spiritual miracles, he has no namesake (19:7). Since this everliving and everlasting name is the unique supreme Name of God, therefore none is the namesake of God (19:65).
This verse has been referred 2 times.