Question
In the Qur'aan, Hadhrat Maryam (alayhas salaam) was addressed by the people: "O sister of Haaroon!". Did she have a brother?
Answer
There are two versions. She was from the progeny of Nabi Haroon (alayhis salaam), hence this manner of address. That was the customary manner in addressing someone related to a great person. The other view is that Maryam (alayhis salaam) according to the Mufassireen had a half-brother, i.e. same father but different mothers. Her own mother did not have a son.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 21 No 07
- PDF page
- 12
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