The Quran mentions Israel and the Children of Israel in several verses. Here are some of the references to Jews and Israel in the Quran:
- In Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 47, Allah reminds the Children of Israel of His favor upon them and how He made them excel over other nations.
- In Surah Al-Maidah, verse 20, Allah reminds the Children of Israel of the scripture, the understanding of the scripture and its laws, and the prophethood that He gave them.
- In Surah Al-Isra, verse 4, Allah warns the Children of Israel that they will cause corruption in the land twice and become extremely arrogant.
- In Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 140, Allah asks the Children of Israel if they claim that Ibrahim, Ismail, Yaqoub, and the tribes were Jews or Christians.
- In Surah Al-Maidah, verse 21, Allah reminds the Children of Israel to enter the Holy Land that He has written for them and not to turn back, otherwise, they will be losers.
It is important to note that the Quran does not mention the modern State of Israel, as it was established in 1948, centuries after the Quran was revealed. However, some Muslim scholars and intellectuals recognize that the Land of Israel belongs to the Jews and that God gave that land to them as heritage.