The sacrificial son of Ibrahim: discourse on Q.37:102 with emphasis on Hamka’s Tafsir Azhar

Fadzil, Ammar (2025) The sacrificial son of Ibrahim: discourse on Q.37:102 with emphasis on Hamka’s Tafsir Azhar. Indiana Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 06 (11). pp. 17-20. E-ISSN 2582-8630

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Abstract

This study investigates the identity of the sacrificial son mentioned in the Qur’anic narrative of Ibrahim, with particular focus on verse Q.37:102. It examines the exegetical discourse surrounding this passage by engaging with interpretations from classical scholars such as al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir, alongside the modern perspective of Hamka in his Tafsir Azhar. Through qualitative analysis of scriptural references, exegetical arguments, and historical contexts, the paper highlights the complexity of this narrative and its theological significance within Islamic thought. Special emphasis is placed on Hamka’s approach, which combines rigorous textual analysis with cultural insight, offering a distinctive resolution to the longstanding debate. The findings underscore the importance of careful engagement with primary sources and demonstrate Hamka’s extensive scholarship, ultimately affirming the identification of Ismail as the sacrificial son.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Qur’anic exegesis, Sacrificial son, Q.37:102, Hamka, Tafsir Azhar
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP100 Sacred books > BP130 Works about the Qurʼān B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP100 Sacred books > BP137 Qur'anic and other Islamic legends
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Qur’an and Sunnah
Depositing User:	Dr Ammar Fadzil
Date Deposited:	08 Dec 2025 08:53
Last Modified:	08 Dec 2025 08:53
Queue Number:	2025-12-Q464
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/125067

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