What is the meaning of the title “Israel” given to Hazrat Yaqoob (A.S)?

What is the meaning of the title “Israel” given to Hazrat Yaqoob (A.S)?

  • (A) Friend of God
  • (B) God Blessed
  • (C) Servant of God
  • (D) Son of God
The name or title "Israel" ( اسرائیل ) has a meaning that is given by Islamic scholars as: "Isra" means a slave or servant, and "Il" means Allah or God. The name therefore means "Slave of Allah" or "Servant of God". This name was given to the Prophet Hazrat Yaqoob (A.S.) by Allah. The descendants of the Prophet are called Bani Israel, i.e., the Children of Israel, the Children of the Servant of God.
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