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QUESTION:

Assalaamu’alaykuum ustadz. I read the translation of Annisa verse 51

Don’t you pay attention to those who are given part of this book? They believe in Jibt and Thaghut, and say to people who do not believe (Mecca), that they are more correct than people believe.

what is jibt ustadz?

ANSWER

Wa’alaikumussalam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh

In the Interpretation of jalalain, explained: Jibti and Thaghut are Two Quraish idols. (Interpretation of Jalalain, p. 109. Beirut: Darul Basyair, 1991)

Many explanations about the meaning of Jibt, namely:

– ‘Ikrimah and Ibn Abbas said idol.

– Umar and Mujahid say magic

– The word bin jubair says a magician

Adh Dhahak said Jibti was Huyay bin Akhthab (Jewish figure at that time).

(Tafsir Al Mawardi, Volume. 1, p. 304)

Wallahu a’lam