Illiyin
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Illiyin or Illiyun (
seventh Heaven closest to the Throne of God (al-ʿArsh),[1][2] or, according to a different interpretation, a register for the blessed or record of the righteous,[3][4] which is mentioned in Verses 83:18–20[5] of the Quran. It is also understood as the abode of the believers before Resurrection.[6]: 21 The antithesis of Illiyin is Sijjin.[7]
Etymology
The word as an adjective, apparently pronounced in such a way to parallel with sijjīn (a commonly seen aspect of the Quran), is a plural of ʿaliyy (
Arabic: عَلِيّ) meaning "high, exalted, lofty, excellent" from the very common root ʿ-L-W (ع ل و) related to exalting, becoming high or elevating. The very similar-sounding Hebrew word ʿelyṓn
(עֶלְיוֹן) meaning "upper, top, uppermost" or "Most High" as an epithet of God, derives from an equivalent root but is however not a direct cognate since Hebrew plurals end in "-im".
Shia tradition
According to some
Shia traditions, the Ahl al-Bayt were created from the earth of Illiyin.[8]
See also
References
- ISBN 9781861796141. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ^ Tafsir Ibn Kathir all 10 volumes. IslamKotob. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ISBN 9781519112446. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ISBN 978-8-120-60672-2. p. 200.
- ^ (83:18–20)
- ISBN 978-0-521-50637-3.
- ^ Abdul-Rahman, Muhammad Saed (2018). Tafsir Ibn Kathir Part 30 of 30: An Nabaa 001 to An Nas 006. Muhammad Saed Abdul-Rahman. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ISBN 978-0-791-49479-0page 166
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