Dhu'l-Kifl
An Islamic prophet of uncertain identity, often linked to Ezekiel.
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A tomb in Ergani, Turkey, located 5 km from the city center on Makam Dağı hill, is believed by some to be his resting place.[1] The name Dhu'l-Kifl, which appears in the Quran, is formed from the Arabic word "kifl" meaning "double" or "duplicate," and the name is generally understood to mean "one of a double portion."[2][3] No one knows for certain who Dhu'l-Kifl was, but various scholars have proposed that he could be Ezekiel or other figures from the Hebrew Bible.[4]
Life and work
Classical commentators such as Ibn Ishaq and Ibn Kathir speak of him as a prophetic, saintly man who remained faithful in daily prayer and worship.[4] The name Dhu'l-Kifl is generally understood to mean "one of a double portion".[3] Some scholars suggest the name means "the man with the double recompense" and is a title for Job.[3] This lack of information has led some commentators to conclude the person named may not have been a prophet.[5]
Information given in tafsir and historical sources about the name relies almost entirely on unreliable narrations from some companions and followers.[5] According to the Qur'an, Dhu'l-Kifl is counted among the "Company of the Good."[4] The Qur'an states that Allah raised Dhu'l-Kifl to a high station.[4]
What the cited sources add
The name Dhu'l-Kifl is unheard of in Arab or Semitic references, according to the "The Prophets" account.[6] The same article states the name "Zü'l-Kifl" also means "nourisher" or "nourishment" or "food".[5] The source "The Prophets" explains that the word "Dhul-Kifl" exactly matches what is meant by the term "possessor of a double portion."[6] Dr. Mustafa Khattab's footnote on verse 38:48 of the Quran states that scholars disagree on whether Ⱬul-Kifl was a prophet or just a righteous man.[7]
References
- Wikipedia, "Dhu'l-Kifl" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: İnanç ve kültür mirasının gözdesi: Hazreti Zülkifl Makamı (Turkish)ilkha. Posted 17 November 2018.; İNANÇ VE KÜLTÜR MİRASININ GÖZDESİ: HAZRETİ ZÜLKİFL MAKAMI (Turkish) GuneydoguGuncel. Posted 18 November 2018. (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dhu'l-Kifl" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Encyclopedia of Islam, Dhu'l-Kifl (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dhu'l-Kifl" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: John Walker takes this viewpoint in Who is Dhul-Kifl?, in MW, xvi, 399–401; Job xlii: 10 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dhu'l-Kifl" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Encyclopedia of Islam, G. Vajda, Dhu al-Kifl; "The Prophets", Islam; "Buda'nın Peygamber Efendimizi bin yıl önceden müjdelediği doğru mudur? » Sorularla İslamiyet", Sorularla İslamiyet, 2015-01-26; "Buda Peygamber mi?", Ebubekir Sifil, 2006-01-30; ; Stories of The Prophets, page 299 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- "Buda Peygamber mi?", Ebubekir Sifil, 2006-01-30. facts only, no text reused. ebubekirsifil.com
- "The Prophets", Islam. facts only, no text reused. alislam.org
- Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran, 38:48 Footnote: "Scholars are in disagreement as to whether Ⱬul-Kifl was a prophet or just a righteous man. Those who main. facts only, no text reused. quran.com
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