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What does Jibril mean?

جِبْرِيل
Jibril

The angel who brought revelation to every prophet, and the Quran to Muhammad ﷺ.

Also spelled: Gabriel, Jibreel

Jibril explained

Jibril is the Trustworthy Spirit of the Quran, who appeared to the Prophet ﷺ in Hira, taught the ummah its religion in the hadith of Jibril, and accompanied him on the Night Journey.

Source
Ash-Shu'ara 26:193; Sahih Muslim 8

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What does Jibril mean?

Jibril (جِبْرِيل, Jibril) means: The angel who brought revelation to every prophet, and the Quran to Muhammad ﷺ.

How is Jibril written and pronounced in Arabic?

It is written جِبْرِيل and pronounced Jibril. It is also spelled Gabriel, Jibreel.

Where does Jibril come from in the Quran or hadith?

Jibril is the Trustworthy Spirit of the Quran, who appeared to the Prophet ﷺ in Hira, taught the ummah its religion in the hadith of Jibril, and accompanied him on the Night Journey. Source: Ash-Shu'ara 26:193; Sahih Muslim 8.

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