ISHMAEL, IDRIS, AND ZUL-KIFL VERSE NO.85ِ86

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Quran,Translation and Commentary in Brief (Vol. 04)
Verses 87-88Verses 85-86

      Another three of the long line of apostles have been named and reminded here, who were of the righteous and very patient apostles. Their main characteristic is said to have been constancy and patience. Their names are Ishmael, Idris, and Zul-Kifl.

      Ishmael was the son of Abraham, and he is the founder of a great Ummat, consisting od Arabs and Muslims. This is because Mohammad (SA) the founder of Islam is an offspring of Ishmael. He is famed for his submission to the will of God, particularly for the patience that he showed when his father decided that he had to sacrifice him to the Lord.

      Commentators have known IDRIS to have been the grand, grand father of Noah, and in the Bible his name is, ``OKHNUKH''. He was the first man who wrote with pen, and was also the first man who taught Man to sew his clothing. He was in a high position in life, but high rank did not deceive him. He was sincere in faith, true with God and with all, and was a pattern in constancy and patience.

      Zul-Kifl is not well known to the commentators, and they differ in opinion as to who is meant, and, why has he the title of ``Zul-Kifl'' which literally means, the owner of a double requital, or portion.

      Some commentators have said that, he had made a covenant with Allah to pray all nights and to fast all the days, and not to get angry in judgements. He fulfilled his promise and hence the title Zul-Kifl.

      Some others have said that, Kefil is the Arabic for Ezekiel.

 

 

 

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