The Sacrificial Son of Abraham in the Qur’anic Narrative: A Critical Comparative Study of Exegetical and Historical Narrations

Authors

  • Abdul Majeed PhD Candidate, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Dr Musaab Iftikhar Durrani Assistant Professor Department of Quran and Sunnah Studies (RKQS) International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Sadheer Khan (Mufti Muhammad Hassan) Phd Scholar, International Islamic University Malaysia (ISTAC-IIUM)

Abstract

This study examines the long-standing scholarly debate over the identity of “the Sacrificed One” (al-Dhabīḥ) in the Qur’anic narrative—whether it was Isma‘il or Ishaq. Through a comparative and critical analysis of exegetical traditions and historical reports, particularly those found in al-Tabari’s History and Tafsir, the research highlights both transmitted and rational evidence, as well as the influence of Israelite traditions on early interpretations. The findings indicate that the majority of Muslim scholars favored Isma‘il as the Sacrificed Son, supported by Qur’anic context and linguistic analysis, while acknowledging minority views that identified Ishaq. The study also explores the possibility of reconciling the two positions by considering later scholarly suggestions that both sons may have been tested in different circumstances.

Keywords: Comparative Religion; Islamic History; Prophetic Narratives; Quranic Exegesis; Sacrificial Son.

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18113468

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Published

2025-12-31

How to Cite

Abdul Majeed, Dr Musaab Iftikhar Durrani, & Sadheer Khan (Mufti Muhammad Hassan). (2025). The Sacrificial Son of Abraham in the Qur’anic Narrative: A Critical Comparative Study of Exegetical and Historical Narrations. `, 4(02), 3243–3250. Retrieved from https://www.assajournal.com/index.php/36/article/view/1245

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 02 (2025): Advance Social Science Archive Journal

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Articles