Who was Samiri, and where did he come from?

Question

In Surah 20, 90-100, we find the story of "The Golden Calf." Verse 20.95 tells of "Samiri," who was one of the main instigators to promote shirk,

Surah20.95. (Moses turned to the Samiri and) said: "What is the matter with you, O Samiri, (that you did such a monstrous thing)?"

I have read from various sources that Samiri was a "Samaritan," from Samaria. The Samaritans were known to Muhammed in his time who worshiped animal idols and poured out libations to them on their holy mountain.

The problem with this is that the Samaritans did not exist until about 900 years later. They were descendants of Jews that inter-married with people, (Phoenicians), that worshipped other gods, (Baal), and lived in the northern part of Israel when the Jewish Kingdom was split in two after King Soloman's death.

Can anyone explain this? Again, who was this Samiri?

Answer 1

Salam for you.I read a book  The History of Prophets and Messengers of Allah written by Al Hafizh Ibnu Katsir that  Musa (Moses) followers after leaved by Musa to Thur mount,

he found that they  made a  young cow statue from gold which had a sound.They were syirk and Musa was angry about that  to his brother Harun and his unloyal followers(see Al A'raf :148- 154) Allah had tested them after Musa left them and they had been misled by Samiri. Samiri said that the sta

tue was their God.and also the God of Musa but Musa forgot it (Thaahaa :83 -98) Samiri (Harun as Saamiriy) was a man from Bani Israil .He asked golden jewelry from his tribe and made a young cow satatue and then he inserted soil into it

Allah spoke that the young cow statue could not answer to them and could not give benefit and bad doing to them (Thaahaa 89) Musa asked to Harun why he let them be misled (thaahaa 92) Harun answered that he got worry thyat he would be accused for breaking among Bani Israil and he did not maintain Musa's trust (thaahaa 94) Allah instructed Bani Israil to Allah's instruction but they answered that they would worship young cow statue until Musa came back to them (thaahaa 90-91) Samiri was not come from Samaritans.

Answer 2

samiri is real name of Dajjal.Dajjal is given its name because of his nature of works,just like a woodcutter cutting tree for woods.But the real name of the woodcutter can be many.Dajjal real name is samiri from an island that was destroyed by God for practising homosexual activities.check you tube for Dr. bilal Philip on his topic about Dajjal

Answer 3

I'd like to see your resource stating that Samaritans did not exist until 900 years later.  The reason is that the Bible does not agree with that notion.  The Bible actually makes clear that Samaritans were indeed around at the time of Moses (as).

For example, this is what the Bible says in the book of Ezekiel.

"You(Jerusalem) are a true daughter of your mother, who despised her husband and her children; and you are a true sister of your sisters, who despised their husbands and their children. Your mother was a Hittite and your father an Amorite. Your older sister was Samaria,..." [Bible, Ezekiel 16:45,46]

The Bible is clearly stating that Smaria is the "older sister of Jerusalem."

Hence, the Bible clearly recognizes the age of Samaria as Jerusalem is indeed quite old, but Samaria is even older.

How old is Jerusalem?  Well, it's a city that is even referred to in Genesis.

"After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King's Valley). Then Melchizedek king of Salem [Jerusalem] brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High," [Bible, Genesis 14:17,18]

So if Jerusalem is mentioned in Genesis, and Samaria is mentioned as older than Jerusalem, on what grounds are you saying that Samaritans did not exist at the time of Moses (as)???

They most certainly did exist.  If you have a historical reference saying it did not, well, then I would point out that you would be contradicting the Holy Bible.

Samiri was a Samaritan, simple as that.  The Bible even proves it.

love for all, hatred for none

Answer 4

Usually I agree with your postings, but from my understanding it was a Samaritan who helped Jesus carry the cross.  The bible speaks about Samaritans, so obviously they existed before you state they do.

Edit:  Thank you for the email correcting me about the time period you are referring to.