EZRA

Ar. Uzair.
Heb: 'Ezrah (), meaning "help"

- Jews say that ‘Ezra is the son of God’ at-Taubah 9:30

  (Yusuf Ali, the main missionary translation renders this in the indefinite as ‘a son’, whereas Pickthall, Shakir, etc. translate correctly as ‘the son.’ See a comparison of various translations.)

  This is factually impossible. The strictly monotheistic Jews would never accept that Ezra is the son of God. Moreover, we have no information about any Jewish sect that ever claimed that.

The following articles provide detailed discussion on various aspects regarding this issue:

- 'Uzayr in the Qur'an and Muslim Tradition
- Who is 'Uzair?
- Is Ezra ‘a son’ or ‘the Son’ of God?
- Was 'Uzayr (Ezra) Called The Son Of God?
- ... and the Quranic error about Ezra in Surah 9:30

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