Four Mistakes in the History of Prophet Musa and His Stick Related to the Israiliyyat Story in Tafseer Al-Thabariy and Al-Sa’labiy

Abstract

One of the discussions of the branch of the Quran sciences is to discuss Israiliyyat shows that Israiliyyat is stories originating from Yahudi and Nasrani who tell stories related to the stories contained in the Quran. Therefore, this article will discuss related matters Israiliyyat found in the Book Tafsir al-Thabariy and Al-Sa’labiy about the story of Prophet Musa and his stick, both about the story in general, knowing the case for Israiliyyat and analyze the discussion, and take lessons or i'tibar from that case. This research uses a qualitative method with a thematic analysis approach, the data source is taken from between two related figures Israiliyyat which is found in two books. The data source of this research is based on the interpretation of the Book tafseer al-Thabariy and Al-Sa’labiy about the story of the Prophet Musa and his stick. Furthermore, to strengthen the analysis and discussion the author also refers to books, expert opinions, and various findings from previous researchers related to this issue and topic. The analysis findings show four errors in the story of the Prophet Musa and his stick related to the story Israiliyyat in tafseer al-Thabariy and Al-Sa’labiy, i) Prophet Musa used his stick to hit the rock until it released water (this is the meaning of the text of the verse), while the story Israiliyyat tells the original form of sticks and stones, ii) Prophet Musa used his stick as a focus (this is the meaning of the text of the verse), temporarily Israiliyyat explain the events of Prophet Musa with his stick during the journey, iii) Prophet Musa used his stick to part the sea (this is the meaning of the text of the verse), while Israiliyyat explaining the process of the split sea, iv) Prophet Musa threw his stick and turned into a snake (the meaning of the text of the verse) temporarily Israiliyyat telling about the shape of a snake. Therefore, the results of the research will be described in full in the discussion chapter.