Abstract This article proposes that the figure designated as ʿUzayr (عُزَيْر), commonly translated as Ezra, in Quran 9:30, is Rabbi Eliezer ben Hyrcanus, one of the most authoritative sages of early rabbinic Judaism. Through linguistic analysis, examination of the Quranic context, and detailed study of rabbinic sources, this article demonstrates that Rabbi Eliezer's exceptional status—including … Continue reading Who is ‘Uzair (Ezra) in 9:30?
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