Was Maryam a Prophetess?
- philhoraia
- Jul 30, 2024
- 3 min read
S 3:33 Allah chose Adam and Nuh and Ibrahim’s family and Imran’s family over the ‘alamin.
Were all of these, Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim's and Imran's families (not Ibrahim and Imran themselves?), chosen to be prophets? Families include women. Maryam was, supposedly, of Imran's family. It's known for Muslims after mentioning her name to add 'Peace be upon her', as after mentioning a prophet, real or imagined, 'Peace be upon him'.
The Arabic phrase ʿalayhi s-salām (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), which translates as "peace be upon him" is a conventionally complimentary phrase or durood attached to the names of the prophets in Islam. https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/33032
Not related to the question but is Jibril a prophet?
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions. Jibrail (Gabriel) is also a Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) and Messenger of Allah. Allah used to send him to the Prophets and Messengers (Alaihim al-Salaam) of Allah who were sent to mankind. He is the one who used to bring the Words of Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala to the Prophets. The Prophethood is not peculiar to human beings. Allah Says (interpretation of meaning): {Allâh chooses Messengers from angels and from men….}[22:75]. Therefore, saying peace be upon him, when Jibrail is mentioned, is also correct. In fact, invoking blessings for angels, and all believers who are not Prophets is permissible in general, but invoking that for a specific person is dislikeable. In this regard Imam Ibn al-Qayyim said: It is better to invoke blessings upon Prophets, angels, wives of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam), his family and descendents and upon all obedient person in general. But to single out a person other than the Prophets to invoke blessing upon him is dislikeable, particularly if invoking blessings becomes as an identification of him. And also such blessings are not used for the one who is in the same positions or even above his position as practiced by Rafidah . Meaning, invoking blessings only when Ali bin Abi Talib (Radiya Allahu Anhu) is mentioned and not doing so with the other companions of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam). Allah knows best. Saying Peace be upon him to Angel Gabriel - Islamweb - Fatwas
Now, the author puts "Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam" after having mentioned Jib: "Jibrail (Gabriel) is also a Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) and Messenger of Allah." Is the Muslim to utter that phrase upon mentioning him?
We read here:
A blessing commonly used by Muslims after mentioning the name of Islamic Prophet Muhammad, rendered in English as peace be upon him.
Further to this, we read:
This expression follows specifically after uttering the name of Muhammad, although "peace be upon him" may be used instead. It is more commonly used by Sunni Muslims.
https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Islamic_honorifics Are Jibril and the founder of Islam one and the same?
See also: A Short Note Regarding Jibril
If Jibril could be a prophet and came down, then what are we to make of this?
Narrated Abu Hurayrah:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: There is no prophet between me and him, that is, Jesus (ﷺ). He will descent (to the earth). When you see him, recognise him: a man of medium height, reddish fair, wearing two light yellow garments, looking as if drops were falling down from his head though it will not be wet. He will fight the people for the cause of Islam. He will break the cross, kill swine, and abolish jizyah. Allah will perish all religions except Islam. He will destroy the Antichrist and will live on the earth for forty years and then he will die. The Muslims will pray over him.
It's likely that the author thought that this incident was imminent.
Now, the author confuses Mary with Miriam, who is called a prophetess in the Bible.
Exodus 15:20 And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.
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