I didn't know or realize that either, but it certainly answers a lot of questions. Unanswered in my mind.Good i was wondering about that too and hoping it had nothing to do with the tyrant.
Interesting question Sam.I once mentioned to someone what I observed in the Quran.I noticed that when Allah (Subhana wa ta'ala) uses the name Yahood in the Qur'an the tone is always harsh.But in verses where He displays His compassion towards them He uses the name Bani Israel or other names.So to me Allah(swt) is using the term Yahood to refer to a people who choose to call themselves 'Yahoodi' because of their ancestory more than anything else and who pride themselves for being priveledged and superior to everyone else(i.e.gentiles).And Allah knows best.
Salaam o alaikum Annie,
Well, Prophet Yaqoub or Jacob (AS) was known as Israel. So its basically his name and his progeny is called the Children of Israel. So Allah(SWT), whenever He is referring or talking about them, He addresses them as Bani(Children of) Israel.
Hope that answers your question.
Alaikum Salaam
A brother who goes by the name of Rafeeq made that statement in another forum.
Interesting question Sam.I once mentioned to someone what I observed in the Quran.I noticed that when Allah (Subhana wa ta'ala) uses the name Yahood in the Qur'an the tone is always harsh.But in verses where He displays His compassion towards them He uses the name Bani Israel or other names.So to me Allah(swt) is using the term Yahood to refer to a people who choose to call themselves 'Yahoodi' because of their ancestory more than anything else and who pride themselves for being priveledged and superior to everyone else(i.e.gentiles).And Allah knows best.
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