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Aqeedah The Majlis Vol 21 No 07, p.12

In the Qur'aan, Hadhrat Maryam (alayhas salaam) was addressed by the people: "O sister of Haaroon!".

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.

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