Is there a figure named Joseph the Carpenter? And is he real?
The mention of Joseph the Carpenter has not been authenticated in the Prophetic , yet he is a well-known historical figure.
Ibn Qutaybah mentioned in "Al-Ma'arif" that Joseph the Carpenter proposed to Mary and married her, then took her and Jesus to Egypt fleeing from "Ahab", the king of Azbil.
Ibn Taymiyyah mentioned the sayings of the Jews, Christians, and Muslims regarding Jesus, peace be upon him. While Christians believe he is God and the son of God, and Jews believe he is a son of fornication, a sorcerer, and a liar, Muslims believe he is the servant of Allah, His messenger, His word which He bestowed upon Mary, and a spirit from Him. They neither exaggerate concerning him like the Christians nor fall short regarding his status like the Jews.
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