Why was the Injeel (Gospel) given this name?
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Scholars have differed regarding the origin of the word "Injil." Some say it is Hebrew or Syriac, while others say it is Arabic, derived from al-izhhar (manifestation) or al-istikhrāj (extraction). It is the name of the book of Allah revealed to Jesus, peace be upon him, and it can be treated as feminine or masculine.
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