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Dhabih

ذبيح
Definition

The sacrificed one — a title of honor for Ismail, referring to his willingness to be sacrificed at Allah's command. Though a ram was substituted, the title endures because the true sacrifice was the submission of both father and son's will to Allah.

As understood in the classical tradition of Ibn Kathir and the scholars of his school.

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