Jews in the Qurʾān: An Evaluation of the Naming and the Content (Article)

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Author: Salime Leyla Gürkan

Excerpt: The early Muslims are reminded that the people of Israel, living a
persecuted life due to their faith, were eventually rescued and elevated by God.

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3 questions
1. According to the article, how does the Qurʾān typically use the names 'Banū Isrāʾīl' and 'al-yahūd'?
2. What group does the Qurʾān's criticism of the ahl al-kitāb primarily target, according to the article?
3. How do the cited scholars (e.g., Ibn ʿĀshūr, Ibn Kathīr, Baghawī) interpret the condition for salvation for the People of the Book?
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