The Sacrificed Son of Ibrahim: A Comparison of Discourses in Ar-Razi's Tafsir

Abstract

The Koran does not at all mention the name of the son of Abraham who was ordered by God to be slaughtered, so a debate later emerged between identifying him as Ishmael or Isaac. The researcher uses a library method which allows the researcher to search in depth and then carry out a comparative analysis of the son in question. The data source is focused on references in the form of interpretations and explanations of a series of verses from the Koran which tell the story of the implementation of the order for slaughter, namely Surah As-Shaffat verses 99 to 112. In his discussion, the researcher begins the analysis by building a storyline structure related to the journey of Abraham. The discussion regarding comparative discourse regarding the reasons for identification as Isaac or Ishmael actually only focuses on this story. Especially on two main things, namely the certainty of the son referred to in verses 100 and 101 and the interpretation of verse 112 about the birth or appointment of Isaac as a prophet. Apart from this main reason, there is supporting data. The identification of Isaac only has one supporting data, while the identification as Ishmael has eight supporting data and arguments.