*Academic Interest - Review Four Muslim References to Jews
Published by Campbell M Gold in Religion · Friday 13 Jun 2025 · 3:30
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Review Four Muslim References
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Introduction
An anonymous Jewish commentator suggests that everyone should review four Muslim references related to Jews.
Reference 1 - Quran 5:32-33
(32) That is why We ordained for the Children of Israel that whoever takes a life—unless as a punishment for murder or mischief in the land—it will be as if they killed all of humanity; and whoever saves a life, it will be as if they saved all of humanity. ˹Although˺ Our messengers already came to them with clear proofs, many of them still transgressed afterwards through the land.
(33) Indeed, the penalty for those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger and spread mischief in the land is death, crucifixion, cutting off their hands and feet on opposite sides, or exile from the land. This ˹penalty˺ is a disgrace for them in this world, and they will suffer a tremendous punishment in the Hereafter.
Reference 2 - Quran 5:43-44
(43) But why do they come to you for judgment when they ˹already˺ have the Torah containing Allah’s judgment, then they turn away after all? They are not ˹true˺ believers.
(44) Indeed, We revealed the Torah, containing guidance and light, by which the prophets, who submitted themselves to Allah, made judgments for Jews. So too did the rabbis and scholars judge according to Allah’s Book, with which they were entrusted and of which they were made keepers. So do not fear the people; fear Me! Nor trade my revelations for a fleeting gain. And those who do not judge by what Allah has revealed are ˹truly˺ the disbelievers.
(44) Indeed, We revealed the Torah, containing guidance and light, by which the prophets, who submitted themselves to Allah, made judgments for Jews. So too did the rabbis and scholars judge according to Allah’s Book, with which they were entrusted and of which they were made keepers. So do not fear the people; fear Me! Nor trade my revelations for a fleeting gain. And those who do not judge by what Allah has revealed are ˹truly˺ the disbelievers.
Reference 3 - Quran 5:82
(82) You will surely find the most bitter towards the believers to be the Jews and polytheists and the most gracious to be those who call themselves Christian. That is because there are priests and monks among them and because they are not arrogant.
Reference 4 - Sahih Muslim Book 41, Hadith Number 6985.
Sahih Muslim Book 41. Turmoil And Portents of The Last Hour
The Book of Miscellaneous Ahadith of Significant Values
(370) Chapter: Ahadith about Dajjal and Portents of the Hour
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said, "The Last Hour will not come until the Muslims fight against the Jews, until a Jew will hide himself behind a stone or a tree, and the stone or the tree will say: 'O Muslim, there is a Jew behind me. Come and kill him,' but Al-Gharqad tree will not say so, for it is the tree of the Jews."
(Note - In Islamic terminology, a Hadith, plural Ahadith, refers to the sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad. The Hadith serves as a crucial source of Islamic theology, law, and moral guidance, second only to the Qur'an. Hadith literature plays a fundamental role in shaping Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and all facets of Muslim life.)
(Note - The Dajjal, often referred to as the "False Messiah" or the "Antichrist" in Islamic eschatology, is a central figure in the end-of-times narratives within both Sunni and Shi'a traditions. The term "Dajjal" is derived from the Arabic root word dajala, meaning to deceive or mislead. He is described as a deceiver who will appear before the Day of Judgment, leading many astray and causing widespread corruption and chaos.)
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