Chieftains of Banu Israel: Difference between revisions

In the Qur'an, the position of Chieftains (nuqaba) is not clearly mentioned. Therefore, it has led to proposition of different ideas in this regard. In the Qur'an, it is only mentioned that they were ordered to guard the covenant, Banu Israel was entrusted by God.

However, it is certain that Chieftains (nuqaba) were leaders of their tribes and had an influential opinion and special positions. In some exegetical books, Chieftains are considered elites of their tribes, commanders and even kings. Some believe that they were later chosen as [[prophets]]. Some others considered higher positions for them and said that they received divine books and were considered to have higher positions than ordinary prophets, but they were below [[Ulu l-'Azm prophets]] in ranks.