Difference Between Bashar and Insaan - The Quranic Teachings - S
Difference Between Bashar and Insaan - The Quranic Teachings - S
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Two commonly used Arabic terms in the Quran, to refer to human beings are: al-bashar and al-insaan. The
term al-bashar is often used to refer to the physical characteristics or appearance of human beings. The
term al-insaan is used when reference is to be made towards human behaviour or conduct. All of Allahs
Messengers were apparently human beings with respect to their physical characteristics. So the Quran
used the term al-bashar, when physical aspect of human beings was under discussion. Hence, the
Prophet (s.a.) was commanded by Allah to declare: Say, I am a human being (al-bashar) like you, to
whom has been revealed that your god is one God (Al-Quran Surah 18: Verse 110).
The Quran has used the term al-insaan, when reference is made to his behaviour or conduct. See the
following verse:
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Surely, man is ever thankless to his Sustainer (denying the reality of His Grace).
[Al-Quran Surah 100: Verse 6]
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