قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
fatemeh agahi؛ zeinab aghagolizadeh
چکیده
The concept of "Differentiation of self" in Bowen’s Family Systems Theory, regarded as the cornerstone of mental health, refers to individuals’ ability to separate rationality from emotion and to maintain balance between individuality and togetherness. Considering the lack of an indigenous model in family psychology, the present study aims to articulate a "Differentiated Human" model based on the teachings of the Holy Qur’an. The research method is "Thematic Analysis" with a qualitative approach. The study population consisted of all Qur’anic verses, with a focus on authoritative ...
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The concept of "Differentiation of self" in Bowen’s Family Systems Theory, regarded as the cornerstone of mental health, refers to individuals’ ability to separate rationality from emotion and to maintain balance between individuality and togetherness. Considering the lack of an indigenous model in family psychology, the present study aims to articulate a "Differentiated Human" model based on the teachings of the Holy Qur’an. The research method is "Thematic Analysis" with a qualitative approach. The study population consisted of all Qur’anic verses, with a focus on authoritative Shi‘i exegeses, especially al‑Mīzān. After purposeful note‑taking, the data were analyzed using three‑stage coding in MAXQDA software. The findings showed that "Piety," as a process of self‑regulation, is the overarching theme of Qur’anic differentiation, which is actualized through "Furqān" (the faculty of discernment). At the intrapersonal level, this model includes cognitive components (self‑awareness, faith‑based rationality) and behavioral components (emotion regulation, patience, and trust in God). At the interpersonal level, through an assertive communication style (based on authenticity, clarity, unconditional respect, and empathy) and boundary management (rejecting fusion and emotional cutoff), it establishes a balance between independence and intimacy. Ultimately, the results indicate that the Qur’anic model, by adding monotheistic and innate dimensions to psychological components, provides a rich framework for Islamic counseling and elevates the path of growth from mental health to spiritual perfection.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Kamran Oveysi؛ Narges Jafari
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This study examines the pivotal role of belief in Divine Sustenance in motivating the practice of almsgiving, drawing on the perspectives of two major Qur’anic commentaries, al-Mīzān and al-Taḥrīr wa al-Tanwīr, and employing a descriptive-analytical, comparative approach. The findings indicate that although the two exegetes share alignment in their fundamental principles, they differ significantly in their methodologies and emphases. ʿAllāmah Ṭabāṭabāʾī, adopting a philosophical-theological orientation, interprets Sustenance as a manifestation of Divine Unity in action, understanding ...
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This study examines the pivotal role of belief in Divine Sustenance in motivating the practice of almsgiving, drawing on the perspectives of two major Qur’anic commentaries, al-Mīzān and al-Taḥrīr wa al-Tanwīr, and employing a descriptive-analytical, comparative approach. The findings indicate that although the two exegetes share alignment in their fundamental principles, they differ significantly in their methodologies and emphases. ʿAllāmah Ṭabāṭabāʾī, adopting a philosophical-theological orientation, interprets Sustenance as a manifestation of Divine Unity in action, understanding almsgiving as returning wealth to its true Owner. Ibn ʿĀshūr, however, with a socio-educational outlook, emphasizes human trusteeship and the practical social functions of almsgiving. At the psychological level, the Qur’anic promise of replacing sustenance is interpreted in al-Mīzān as a divine guarantee that reduces economic anxiety, whereas al-Taḥrīr wa al-Tanwīr views it as a catalyst for social participation. ʿAllāmah Ṭabāṭabāʾī considers almsgiving an act of "Seeking the Countenance of God" and a manifestation of the divine, the most excellent order. Ethically and socially, the findings illustrate that Ṭabāṭabāʾī regards almsgiving as a reflection of God’s perfect order, whereas Ibn ʿĀshūr interprets it as a mechanism for wealth redistribution and the realization of social justice. By integrating exegetical insights with the psychology of religion, this research proposes a comprehensive model indicating that the Qur’an simultaneously addresses both individual (reducing economic anxiety) and social (enhancing participation) dimensions to motivate almsgiving.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Ezzat Molla Ebrahimi؛ Abdolvahab Kamali
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Critical discourse analysis is a modern approach in linguistic studies that examines texts at a level beyond standard language. Van Leeuwen’s socio-semantic theory is among the newer critical approaches that enables the identification of hidden layers of texts and the examination of the social actors within them. Applying this critical approach to the Holy Qur’an, as a comprehensive guide for humanity, can provide readers with new perspectives and teachings. Accordingly, the story of Prophet Adam, as the first experience of human life, was selected due to its diverse characters, various ...
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Critical discourse analysis is a modern approach in linguistic studies that examines texts at a level beyond standard language. Van Leeuwen’s socio-semantic theory is among the newer critical approaches that enables the identification of hidden layers of texts and the examination of the social actors within them. Applying this critical approach to the Holy Qur’an, as a comprehensive guide for humanity, can provide readers with new perspectives and teachings. Accordingly, the story of Prophet Adam, as the first experience of human life, was selected due to its diverse characters, various social agents, and the different actions performed by its actors. By analyzing these components, the deep ideas and underlying ideology of the narrative can be revealed. The present study, using a descriptive-analytical method and drawing on Van Leeuwen’s discourse-oriented structures model, seeks to examine this model in the story of Prophet Adam. The findings indicate that the model is highly effective in analyzing the story. In this regard, the component of inclusion appeared 354 times, compared with the component of elusion, which was represented 104 times. This suggests that divine emphasis and focus are placed on characters and attributes that individuals acquire through their actions; enabling audiences of Qur’anic culture to better chart their path toward eternal well-being in this world and the hereafter.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
aziz alizadeh salteh
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The question of the Iʻjāz and inimitability is one of the most fundamental theological and philosophical issues in the Islamic tradition, often explained through concepts such as eloquence, rhetoric, and linguistic structure. Despite the importance of these approaches, the question of the Qur'an's Iʻjāz underlying and ontological cause still requires a deeper philosophical explanation. The present study aims to present an ontological analysis of the Qur’an’s Iʻjāz by examining Mullā Ṣadrā’s perspective within Transcendent Theosophy, especially the theory of luminous ...
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The question of the Iʻjāz and inimitability is one of the most fundamental theological and philosophical issues in the Islamic tradition, often explained through concepts such as eloquence, rhetoric, and linguistic structure. Despite the importance of these approaches, the question of the Qur'an's Iʻjāz underlying and ontological cause still requires a deeper philosophical explanation. The present study aims to present an ontological analysis of the Qur’an’s Iʻjāz by examining Mullā Ṣadrā’s perspective within Transcendent Theosophy, especially the theory of luminous existence. The research method is descriptive-analytical, based on analyzing the philosophical concepts of Transcendent Theosophy and applying them to the reality of the Holy Qur’an. The findings indicate that, according to the principles of the primacy and gradation of existence, the Qur’an, before being a linguistic and historical text, is an existential and luminous reality that, at its highest level, is present in divine knowledge and, through the process of descent, appears in Arabic words. Any attempt to imitate the Qur’an, even assuming outward verbal similarity, lacks existential grounding and causal relation to divine knowledge and therefore cannot be considered a true instance of the "Like" in the challenge verses.[1] Accordingly, the inimitability of the Qur’an is not merely the result of human inability to produce linguistic imitation but is rooted in the difference between the Qur’an’s existential level and the existential realm of human beings. The innovation of this research lies in explaining the Qur’an’s Iʻjāz not as a rhetorical or merely guiding phenomenon but as an ontological reality arising from the specific mode of the Qur’an’s existence, an explanation that opens new horizons for philosophical rereading of the Qur’anic Iʻjāz in contemporary studies.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
kavous Roohi Barandagh؛ Ahmad Soleimani
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The terms "ʿInd, Ladun, and Ladayy" are among the frequently recurring concepts in the Qur’an. Despite their high frequency, no systematic and coherent explanation of the underlying meanings of these terms has been provided in existing research. This study, adopting an analytical-critical approach, examines the interpretations of these terms as presented by exegetes from both Sunni and Shiʿi traditions, seeking to extract, classify, and evaluate the most significant views. The findings reveal that while commentators unanimously deny attributing spatiality to God, they identify concepts ...
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The terms "ʿInd, Ladun, and Ladayy" are among the frequently recurring concepts in the Qur’an. Despite their high frequency, no systematic and coherent explanation of the underlying meanings of these terms has been provided in existing research. This study, adopting an analytical-critical approach, examines the interpretations of these terms as presented by exegetes from both Sunni and Shiʿi traditions, seeking to extract, classify, and evaluate the most significant views. The findings reveal that while commentators unanimously deny attributing spatiality to God, they identify concepts such as "Special proximity and honor," "Exclusivity," and "Divine absolute knowledge and power" as the primary meanings associated with these terms when used in reference to God. Furthermore, the evaluation of exegetical perspectives demonstrates that some views are entirely untenable, whereas others may be valid in specific contexts; however, their generalization to all verses without due regard for textual indicators and context leads to interpretive inaccuracies. The comprehensive view argued in this study is that the concept of "With God" (ʿInda Allah) should be understood as multifaceted and context-dependent, rather than as a fixed and uniform expression. This analysis shows that although earlier interpretations may be defensible in certain cases and in light of specific contexts, their indiscriminate generalization results in semantic weaknesses and interpretive shortcomings.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Melika Bayganian
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A sole focus on lexical discussions and dictionary meanings results in an incomplete and superficial understanding of Qur’anic vocabulary. One of the most important and effective ways to better comprehend Qur’anic terms is functional analysis, examining the roles words played within the socio-cultural context of early Islam. Despite the importance of considering functional dimensions in identifying the meanings of Qur’anic vocabulary, this aspect has received limited attention in lexical studies. Accordingly, the present study investigates the applicability of functional analysis ...
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A sole focus on lexical discussions and dictionary meanings results in an incomplete and superficial understanding of Qur’anic vocabulary. One of the most important and effective ways to better comprehend Qur’anic terms is functional analysis, examining the roles words played within the socio-cultural context of early Islam. Despite the importance of considering functional dimensions in identifying the meanings of Qur’anic vocabulary, this aspect has received limited attention in lexical studies. Accordingly, the present study investigates the applicability of functional analysis in Qur’anic lexicology through a case study of one of the most frequently occurring roots in the Qur’an: Faḍl. Using semantic analysis, the findings demonstrate that the root Faḍl in the Qur’an does not merely mean "Bounty" or "Increase." Rather, as a dynamic concept, it performs a multidimensional role in addressing the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral gaps of the Qur’an’s earliest audience, as well as later audiences, while shaping a new discourse concerning the relationship between human beings and God and their ethical and social interactions
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Erfan Chehri؛ Sayyid Abdolrasoul Hosseinzadeh
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the Qur’an and to derive its educational implications. The central term of this research, "Faḍiḥah," appears only once in the Qur’an and signifies the exposure of faults and the complete loss of a person’s social reputation and credibility. Using a descriptive-analytical method and relying on classical lexical and exegetical sources, the study examines the relationship of this key term with six other Qur’anic cognate words: "Izdirā’" (contempt), "Khizy" (disgrace), "Dhilla" (humiliation), "Ṣaghār" (smallness), "Maskanah" (abjectness), and "Hawān" (lowliness). ...
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the Qur’an and to derive its educational implications. The central term of this research, "Faḍiḥah," appears only once in the Qur’an and signifies the exposure of faults and the complete loss of a person’s social reputation and credibility. Using a descriptive-analytical method and relying on classical lexical and exegetical sources, the study examines the relationship of this key term with six other Qur’anic cognate words: "Izdirā’" (contempt), "Khizy" (disgrace), "Dhilla" (humiliation), "Ṣaghār" (smallness), "Maskanah" (abjectness), and "Hawān" (lowliness). Findings indicate that these words form a semantic network in which various levels of "Humiliation and Disgrace" can be ranked along an intensity spectrum: "Faḍiḥah and Khizy occupy the strongest level, Hawān and Ṣaghār the intermediate, and Izdirā’, Dhilla, and Maskanah the lower levels." From an educational perspective, this semantic analysis provides a solid foundation for identifying the causes of disgrace (such as arrogance and the spread of immorality) and the strategies to counter it (including self-purification, commanding good, and forbidding bad). The results offer a model for employing lexical analysis in systematically deriving educational concepts from the Qur’an.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
seyyed mohammdreza Faghihimany
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Considering the common components emphasized in various definitions of "Security" reveals that these definitions have predominantly focused on either its negative (removal of threats) or positive (provision of well-being) aspects, but have not concurrently addressed both dimensions. The central question of this research is to determine which components constitute security from the perspective of the Holy Quran and which aspect—negative or positive—is emphasized in the context of its formation. The results of this study, using a descriptive-analytical method and employing the analysis ...
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Considering the common components emphasized in various definitions of "Security" reveals that these definitions have predominantly focused on either its negative (removal of threats) or positive (provision of well-being) aspects, but have not concurrently addressed both dimensions. The central question of this research is to determine which components constitute security from the perspective of the Holy Quran and which aspect—negative or positive—is emphasized in the context of its formation. The results of this study, using a descriptive-analytical method and employing the analysis of substitute concepts, indicate that security in the Quranic view consists of two main components, "Safety" and "Tranquility," the former being based on the negative aspect and the latter on the positive aspect. Within the semantic framework of the Holy Quran, the synergy of these negative and positive aspects yields a more complete level of security, referred to by the superior term "Salām" (peace). "Peace" is higher and more sublime than "Safety" because it describes a situation not only devoid of anything that causes human aversion but also replete with everything that is agreeable to human nature.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
maedeh banitalebi؛ ghasem darzi؛ mostafa moradi
چکیده
One of the fallacies raised by some critics, especially orientalists, is that the Prophet of Islam's behavior underwent a fundamental change from the Meccan to the Medinan period. They claim that his messages in the Meccan period were peaceful and mercy-oriented, but in the Medinan period, upon gaining power, he adopted a violent approach, and this is evident in the Meccan and Medinan surahs. To investigate this issue, a statistical study was conducted comparing the frequency of concepts related to violence and mercy in the Meccan and Medinan surahs of the Quran. The phrases related to mercy and ...
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One of the fallacies raised by some critics, especially orientalists, is that the Prophet of Islam's behavior underwent a fundamental change from the Meccan to the Medinan period. They claim that his messages in the Meccan period were peaceful and mercy-oriented, but in the Medinan period, upon gaining power, he adopted a violent approach, and this is evident in the Meccan and Medinan surahs. To investigate this issue, a statistical study was conducted comparing the frequency of concepts related to violence and mercy in the Meccan and Medinan surahs of the Quran. The phrases related to mercy and violence were scored, and then the obtained values were normalized for analysis. The results show that the values for violence-based concepts are (0.20) in the Meccan surahs and (0.19) in the Medinan surahs. Furthermore, the concepts related to mercy are (0.24) in the Medinan surahs and (0.21) in the Meccan surahs. These findings indicate that the raised claim is not only unverifiable but that during the Medinan period, which was a time of establishing and expanding the government, a greater emphasis on mercy is observed. The content differences between the Meccan and Medinan surahs are attributed to the historical and social circumstances of each period. These results highlight the need for a re-evaluation of such interpretations and for attention to statistical methods for the analysis of religious and historical concepts.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Reza Navin؛ Saleh Hasanzadeh
چکیده
AbstractVerse 172 of Surah al-Aʻrāf, known as the Verse of Dharr, expresses a covenant between God and humanity. The wisdom behind this covenant is the completion of God's argument against His servants on the Resurrection, countering the excuses of heedlessness or of having had polytheistic forefathers. This verse has been a focus for Qur'anic commentators since the era of the Imams, and due to disagreements regarding the modality by which the covenant was taken; it has led to numerous viewpoints. Accordingly, the present study, using a descriptive-analytical method, aims to answer the ...
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AbstractVerse 172 of Surah al-Aʻrāf, known as the Verse of Dharr, expresses a covenant between God and humanity. The wisdom behind this covenant is the completion of God's argument against His servants on the Resurrection, countering the excuses of heedlessness or of having had polytheistic forefathers. This verse has been a focus for Qur'anic commentators since the era of the Imams, and due to disagreements regarding the modality by which the covenant was taken; it has led to numerous viewpoints. Accordingly, the present study, using a descriptive-analytical method, aims to answer the fundamental question: ‘What is the evolutionary trajectory of the commentators' views regarding the Verse of Dharr?’ The research findings indicate that throughout history, various views have been proposed concerning the "World of Dharr," including: the view based on narrations, the view of the covenant being taken through the prophets, the view of innate potentials, the view of the spiritual covenant, the view of the realm of dominion and sovereignty, and the view of innate disposition. Each of these proposed views is incomplete. The view of acknowledgment emerges as the most complete perspective regarding the World of Dharr.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
farzaneh poorrasoul؛ hesamldin khalatbari
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Although the Holy Qur’an does not provide a detailed account of the creation of the universe, it contains verses that reveal various dimensions of cosmology. A precise understanding of these verses requires reliance on philosophical and rational foundations. Among such approaches, Sadrian philosophy (the Transcendent Philosophy), through principles such as the primacy of existence, gradation of being, substantial motion, and unity of existence, opens a new horizon for analyzing reality and, consequently, interpreting the Qur’anic verses on creation. The present study uses a descriptive–analytical ...
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Although the Holy Qur’an does not provide a detailed account of the creation of the universe, it contains verses that reveal various dimensions of cosmology. A precise understanding of these verses requires reliance on philosophical and rational foundations. Among such approaches, Sadrian philosophy (the Transcendent Philosophy), through principles such as the primacy of existence, gradation of being, substantial motion, and unity of existence, opens a new horizon for analyzing reality and, consequently, interpreting the Qur’anic verses on creation. The present study uses a descriptive–analytical method and is based on Tafsir al-Qur’an al-Karim by Mullā Ṣadrā to explore how the foundations of Sadrian philosophy influence the interpretation of cosmological verses. The findings show that the interrelation of the concepts of creation, purpose, and glorification with the principle of existential poverty forms a coherent and dynamic system of Qur’anic cosmology. This system is grounded in the Transcendent Philosophy and allows for a philosophical and exegetical explanation of the continuity between the Creator and the created. The outcome of this research is that interpretation founded on Sadrian principles not only deepens the conceptual understanding of creation verses but also opens new horizons for integrating Islamic philosophy with Qur’anic exegesis.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Maryam Alizadeh؛ zary Pishgar؛ Maryam delgarm
چکیده
Semantics investigates the transformation of word meanings within discourse. "Proximity to God" is one of the central Qur’anic concepts, and its semantic analysis is of particular importance for organizing the semantic network of Qur’anic vocabulary and for understanding the Book of Revelation's discourse on the relationship between human beings and God. Using a descriptive–analytical method, the present study seeks to identify and systematize the vocabulary related to proximity (Qurb) and to explain the process of semantic expansion of this term within the framework of paradigmatic ...
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Semantics investigates the transformation of word meanings within discourse. "Proximity to God" is one of the central Qur’anic concepts, and its semantic analysis is of particular importance for organizing the semantic network of Qur’anic vocabulary and for understanding the Book of Revelation's discourse on the relationship between human beings and God. Using a descriptive–analytical method, the present study seeks to identify and systematize the vocabulary related to proximity (Qurb) and to explain the process of semantic expansion of this term within the framework of paradigmatic relations. The concept of proximity, in addition to reflecting the human–divine relationship, encompasses a wide range of meanings, including spatial, temporal, kinship-based, rank-related, protective, and power-related proximity. The findings indicate that the direct derivatives of the root (q r b), such as Aqrab, Qarīb, Qurbān, and Qurbāt, are predominantly employed within the semantic orbit of drawing near to God, whereas words related to Qurb in non-religious meanings function as expressions of nearness in non-divine contexts. Among the conceptual substitutes for Qurb, terms such as Dunuww, Ḥaḍar, Walī, Zulfā, and Muḥīṭ were identified, which respectively cover the domains of physical/spatial proximity, legal and social proximity, proximity in the occurrence of events, rank and status, and encompassing. Furthermore, a group of Qur’anic terms can be regarded as indirect substitutes for Qurb and classified among expressions related to the path of attaining proximity to God.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Ali Karimi؛ morteza afshari؛ sediqeh pourmokhtar
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The Qur’an, an educational book with multilayered narratives, has strongly influenced dramatic arts in Iran since the establishment of the Islamic Republic. However, most contemporary Qur’anic plays focus narrowly on specific subjects, thereby diverging from comprehensive Qur’anic themes. This narrow focus has confined the works to repetitive and stereotypical surface-level topics. In the present study, the two plays Parizad of the City of the Forgotten and Four Chests are selected to identify, extract, and analyze the components of Qur’anic plays and the reflection of Qur’anic ...
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The Qur’an, an educational book with multilayered narratives, has strongly influenced dramatic arts in Iran since the establishment of the Islamic Republic. However, most contemporary Qur’anic plays focus narrowly on specific subjects, thereby diverging from comprehensive Qur’anic themes. This narrow focus has confined the works to repetitive and stereotypical surface-level topics. In the present study, the two plays Parizad of the City of the Forgotten and Four Chests are selected to identify, extract, and analyze the components of Qur’anic plays and the reflection of Qur’anic themes in dramatic works, aiming to provide a comprehensive definition of Qur’anic drama. The main research question is: ‘What characteristics cause contemporary plays to be classified as Qur’anic artistic works?’ The research method is descriptive–analytical. By rigorously examining the selected plays' content for Qur’anic components, this study establishes that the authenticity of Qur’anic narratives lies in their thematic substance, which, when preserved, can be successfully adapted into various contemporary dramatic forms with diverse subjects and modes of expression. Therefore, it can be asserted that there is no essential functional or message-based distinction between religious and non-religious plays, highlighting the universal adaptability and relevance of Qur’anic themes within modern dramaturgy
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Nematollah Firoozi؛ Zahra Abbasi
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The Qur'an is a divine book of guidance that addresses the factors of human felicity, as well as the roots of challenges, suffering, and hardship. This article traces the origins of human suffering in this world and its continuation into the intermediary and hereafter realms, examining the dichotomy between "Ḍank" and "Kabad" from the perspective of Qur'anic commentaries. The primary research question is: ‘Based on semantic analysis, what is the relationship between inherent and acquired human suffering, and how these concepts can be utilized to present a cognitive model of suffering in ...
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The Qur'an is a divine book of guidance that addresses the factors of human felicity, as well as the roots of challenges, suffering, and hardship. This article traces the origins of human suffering in this world and its continuation into the intermediary and hereafter realms, examining the dichotomy between "Ḍank" and "Kabad" from the perspective of Qur'anic commentaries. The primary research question is: ‘Based on semantic analysis, what is the relationship between inherent and acquired human suffering, and how these concepts can be utilized to present a cognitive model of suffering in human life?’ The research method is analytical, conducted by examining the context of the verses, lexicons, and the views of both early and late exegetes. The findings indicate that "Kabad" denotes inherent and creational suffering that encompasses all human beings from birth to death, regardless of faith or disbelief, and serves as part of the path of spiritual development and growth. In contrast, "Ḍank" represents an acquired suffering resulting from turning away from the remembrance of God and distancing oneself from divine guidance; it has consequences both in worldly life and in the hereafter. The results of this study suggest that understanding the distinction between these two concepts can lead to the proposal of Qur'anic strategies for managing life's sufferings. Ultimately, this differentiation has led to the presentation of a dual strategic outlook for an active and meaning-making confrontation with the phenomenon of suffering in human existence. The innovation of this research, compared to previous studies, lies in offering a semantic, systematic, and educational reading of this Qur'anic dichotomy and the approach to its management
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Saeed Davoudi Limouni؛ Narjes Al-Sadat Mohseni
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Among the controversial verses in the field of family law in the Holy Quran is verse 34 of Surah al-Nisāʼ regarding the treatment of rebellious wives. The physical punishment of rebellious women in this verse has been criticized. Therefore, contemporary exegetes have each sought to justify it in their own way. In the midst of this, some exegetes and Quranic scholars, based on certain narrations, have considered the meaning of a wife's rebellion (Nushūz) and the subsequent permissibility of beating her to be related to committing immorality and defilement, rather than the refusal of sexual relations. ...
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Among the controversial verses in the field of family law in the Holy Quran is verse 34 of Surah al-Nisāʼ regarding the treatment of rebellious wives. The physical punishment of rebellious women in this verse has been criticized. Therefore, contemporary exegetes have each sought to justify it in their own way. In the midst of this, some exegetes and Quranic scholars, based on certain narrations, have considered the meaning of a wife's rebellion (Nushūz) and the subsequent permissibility of beating her to be related to committing immorality and defilement, rather than the refusal of sexual relations. With slight differences in its scope, this group has presented views on this matter based on some narrations. For example: "The permissibility of beating a rebellious wife is specific to cases of committing immorality, including both adultery and other forms, or the beating of a rebellious wife is specific to defilement less than adultery." These views face challenges both in terms of their reliance on narrations and their incompatibility with other established principles of criminal law for women who commit immorality. The goal of the present research is to respond to the view that permits the beating of rebellious women due to committing immorality, which was conducted using a descriptive-analytical processing method and a library-based information gathering approach. Based on the selected view, rebellion in the verse under discussion means challenging the guardianship of men and rebelling and seeking superiority against the husband, not committing immorality.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Enayat Sharifi
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Given the importance of increasing and decreasing procreation, the present study aims to address contradictory verses and narrations on this topic using a descriptive and analytical method and answer the question: ‘What are the solutions for resolving contradictory verses and narrations regarding the increase and decrease of procreation?’ The research findings show that by applying two solutions, namely governmental decrees and the rules of conflict, balance, and preference, the conflict among the verses and narrations in the field of prolificacy and population control is resolved. ...
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Given the importance of increasing and decreasing procreation, the present study aims to address contradictory verses and narrations on this topic using a descriptive and analytical method and answer the question: ‘What are the solutions for resolving contradictory verses and narrations regarding the increase and decrease of procreation?’ The research findings show that by applying two solutions, namely governmental decrees and the rules of conflict, balance, and preference, the conflict among the verses and narrations in the field of prolificacy and population control is resolved. In the first approach, the verses and narrations of prolificacy and population control, based on the primary principle and rule, indicate the preference and desirability of increasing procreation. However, if the individual and social conditions of the Islamic community change, the primary rule may change. The ruler and the supreme jurisprudent can issue a decree according to the circumstances of the time. Consequently, both an increase and a decrease in procreation may occur in different times and conditions in the Islamic community, thus avoiding a conflict. In the second approach, considering that the contradictory verses and narrations in the field of prolificacy and population control are divided into three categories: Conflict between verses of prolificacy and verses of population control, conflict between verses and narrations of prolificacy and population control, and conflict between narrations of prolificacy and narrations of population control. In the conflict between verses of prolificacy and verses of population control, the verses of prolificacy are preferred. In the conflict between verses and narrations of prolificacy and population control, two scenarios are possible: Sometimes the verses of prolificacy conflict with the narrations of population control, in which case the verses of prolificacy are preferred because they are definite in meaning (Dalālah) and definite in origin (Ṣudūr), while the narrations of population control are speculative in meaning (Dalālah) and speculative in origin (Ṣudūr); and sometimes, the verses of population control conflict with the narrations of prolificacy. The narrations of prolificacy are preferred because the verses of population control do not indicate procreation and increasing progeny. In the conflict between narrations of prolificacy and narrations of population control, since the conflict between these narrations is of the type of absolute and restricted conflict, the narrations of population control are restricted by the narrations of prolificacy. Accordingly, according to the verses and narrations, the abundance and increase of procreation are desirable.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Alireza Madadi Mozhdehi؛ Mahmood Ranjbar؛ Alireza Nikoei
چکیده
One of the most important structural studies is the examination of narrative techniques in the Quranic stories with the aim of showing the quality of the visual layers. To achieve this type of research, various models and methods are used. One of the interdisciplinary models is dramaturgy. Dramaturgy, as a theatrical function, seeks synergy within the text and displays actions to influence the audience and answer their potential questions; likewise, the audience's confrontational or interactive feelings with the work and structured analyses of the artistic work aim to determine the impact of the ...
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One of the most important structural studies is the examination of narrative techniques in the Quranic stories with the aim of showing the quality of the visual layers. To achieve this type of research, various models and methods are used. One of the interdisciplinary models is dramaturgy. Dramaturgy, as a theatrical function, seeks synergy within the text and displays actions to influence the audience and answer their potential questions; likewise, the audience's confrontational or interactive feelings with the work and structured analyses of the artistic work aim to determine the impact of the narrative and the longevity of the work. In this research, the story of Prophet Moses and Khiḍr (al-Kahf: 60ff) and a part of the story of Joseph have been studied using a descriptive-analytical method. The results show that the quality of using the dramaturgy of silence encompasses ten different and novel types, from authorial silence to causal silence. In these narrative techniques, the Quranic images do not, on their own, draw the narrative lines of the text, but rather are reflected in the domains of certain insights, concepts, and epistemological, cosmological, ethical, and aesthetic assumptions. These seemingly fragmented images are multi-referential and in their echo also include silence, making it a part of such frames. The narrative essence in the story of Khiḍr and Moses and Joseph is the mention of the meta-narrative in two realms: "First, the compositional actions and functions based on reality, and the second part, the descriptive and interpretive actions that recount the paratexts."
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Mahdi (Kourosh) najibi
چکیده
The present study conducts an ontological study of the Quran, explaining its existential layers in the Divine Realm, also known as the World of God or the World of Necessity, and the Created Realm, also known as the World of Being or the World of Contingency. Based on the views of mystics and Quranic verses, it explains the existential ranks of the Quran and its specific names. The importance of this issue lies in proving the single, multi-ranked existence of the Quran and demonstrating that the Quran is present at every stage of existence, from the World of God to the World of Creation, each with ...
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The present study conducts an ontological study of the Quran, explaining its existential layers in the Divine Realm, also known as the World of God or the World of Necessity, and the Created Realm, also known as the World of Being or the World of Contingency. Based on the views of mystics and Quranic verses, it explains the existential ranks of the Quran and its specific names. The importance of this issue lies in proving the single, multi-ranked existence of the Quran and demonstrating that the Quran is present at every stage of existence, from the World of God to the World of Creation, each with a specific station and name. Through a comparative study of these ranks with Quranic verses, this article concludes that the Quran, as divine knowledge in the form of divine speech, saying, book, and both creative and written words, is present in an integrated manner at every rank of existence, accompanying the Perfect Human. A key finding of this article is that the ontological ranks of the Quran are sometimes expressed with a specific name in the Quran, such as Umm al-Kitāb (The Mother of the Book), Kitāb Mubīn (The Clear Book), and Nūr (Light), each pointing to a specific rank of the Quran's existence. In some cases, there is no specific name for a particular existential rank of the Quran in the verses, but the rank is referenced. For example, it is stated that the Quran was sent down from the rank of the name Allāh or the names al-Raḥmān or al-Ḥayy. This paper was written using a hybrid research method (textual-argumentative) and based on library and software data collection. It is an attempt to, for the first time in a coherent study, use mystical sources and Quranic verses to articulate the specific name of the Divine Book at each existential rank or at least the name of its existential rank.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Mohammad Baqer Pouramini
چکیده
Resistance, as a successful phenomenon in Islamic thought and practical theology, is focused on monotheism, faith in God, and belief in divine victory in all social strata. The present study examines the concept of the theology of resistance with an emphasis on its Quranic themes. The theology of resistance, in addition to its cognitive, political, and social aspects, has deep religious roots in the Quran, which are manifested in concepts such as faith, patience, strong will, unity, and the continuation of the path of resistance. The current study, using a descriptive-analytical method, considers ...
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Resistance, as a successful phenomenon in Islamic thought and practical theology, is focused on monotheism, faith in God, and belief in divine victory in all social strata. The present study examines the concept of the theology of resistance with an emphasis on its Quranic themes. The theology of resistance, in addition to its cognitive, political, and social aspects, has deep religious roots in the Quran, which are manifested in concepts such as faith, patience, strong will, unity, and the continuation of the path of resistance. The current study, using a descriptive-analytical method, considers selected verses, especially those related to the Battle of Uḥud, as an example of the Quranic literature of resistance. It aims to show how these Quranic themes play a role in strengthening the social and cultural spirit of Muslim communities. The results of the research make it possible to explain the systematic theology of resistance and its practical analysis in the Battle of Uḥud as a model of resistance for believers. This research proves that conscious resistance with faith is a combination of individual and collective steadfastness that is achieved by trusting in God and believing in divine victory. It also emphasizes that promoting the discourse of the theology of resistance based on the Quran can guide the individual and collective behaviors of Muslims in confronting challenges and the domination of falsehood, and can be a factor in the honor and progress of Islamic societies. Thus, in addition to being considered a religious concept, the theology of resistance is also raised as a social and cultural need today that illuminates the path of resistance in the contemporary world
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Mohammad Sobhaninia
چکیده
One of the theological principles discussed among theologians is the impeccability of prophets, including the Prophet of Islam (PBUH). However, the seemingly ambiguous nature of certain Quranic verses, such as verse 94 of Surah Yūnus, where God attributes doubt to the Prophet (PBUH), appears to contradict this principle. The incorrect interpretation of this verse has led some Christian orientalists to raise doubts about the Prophet's impeccability and the necessity of the testimony of the People of the Book to alleviate his uncertainty. The present study aims to answer the question, ‘Who ...
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One of the theological principles discussed among theologians is the impeccability of prophets, including the Prophet of Islam (PBUH). However, the seemingly ambiguous nature of certain Quranic verses, such as verse 94 of Surah Yūnus, where God attributes doubt to the Prophet (PBUH), appears to contradict this principle. The incorrect interpretation of this verse has led some Christian orientalists to raise doubts about the Prophet's impeccability and the necessity of the testimony of the People of the Book to alleviate his uncertainty. The present study aims to answer the question, ‘Who is the addressee of this verse?’ using a descriptive-analytical method while also presenting the views of various interpreters. Given the Prophet's impeccability and the fact that divine revelation is a form of direct and certain knowledge, ‘How can doubt be reconciled with his impeccability?’ ‘Why does God attribute doubt to the Prophet (PBUH) in this verse?’ Both Sunni and Shia interpreters, based on a negative understanding of the concept of "doubt," have rejected its attribution to the Prophet (PBUH) in verse 94 of Surah Yūnus. As a result, they have offered various interpretations that diverge from the apparent meaning of the verse. However, by focusing on the word "Doubt," a new reading of this verse can be achieved that goes beyond the different interpretive views discussed in this research. The research findings indicate that the addressee of the verse is the Prophet himself, and the doubt mentioned in the verse is an initial, involuntary doubt that arises from a mental fluctuation aimed at seeking the truth. This natural doubt does not carry a negative connotation, so it does not conflict with impeccability, and it can occur to all individuals, including the Prophet.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Ahmad Gharaee Sultan Abadi؛ Ali Ahang
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Verse 172 of the Holy Quran, Surah al-Aʻrāf, is considered one of the foundational verses in Islamic thought. This verse speaks of a covenant and a promise that God Almighty made with human beings and asked them to fulfill. Islamic scholars, generally relying on certain narrations, have mentioned a concept called the "The World of Dharr" in the context of this verse. Although this concept is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran itself, its early presence in a diverse range of hadith, exegetical, theological, and mystical discourses in the early Islamic centuries indicates its importance. Despite ...
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Verse 172 of the Holy Quran, Surah al-Aʻrāf, is considered one of the foundational verses in Islamic thought. This verse speaks of a covenant and a promise that God Almighty made with human beings and asked them to fulfill. Islamic scholars, generally relying on certain narrations, have mentioned a concept called the "The World of Dharr" in the context of this verse. Although this concept is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran itself, its early presence in a diverse range of hadith, exegetical, theological, and mystical discourses in the early Islamic centuries indicates its importance. Despite the extensive research that has been conducted on this concept in general and specifically in the context of Verse 172 of al-Aʻrāf, there are still serious disagreements about it. The present study aims to analyze the narrations that are the source of this concept in order to deconstruct it. It also critiques the exegetical views using an approach of "Quran-by-Quran" exegesis and concludes that: first, Verse 172 of Surah al-Aʻrāf is structurally similar to other verses that emphasize the divine covenant taken from prophets, the Children of Israel, the Children of Adam, etc.. Second, contrary to what is widely believed, no confirmation of the aforementioned concept can be found in this holy verse.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
fateme qorbani laktarashani؛ habibollah halimi jloudar
چکیده
The Holy Quran, as the miracle of speech and in the form of a divine book, has been used to elevate humanity’s religious perspective. In the path of developing the cognition of God's attributes and reforming human beliefs in this domain, it employs unique literature. One of the Quranic innovations is the use of the audience's mental spaces and conceptual blending. This concept was proposed and presented by Fauconnier and Turner in cognitive concepts. Examining the application of mental spaces and conceptual blending in the Quran, especially in verses related to divine attributes, plays an ...
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The Holy Quran, as the miracle of speech and in the form of a divine book, has been used to elevate humanity’s religious perspective. In the path of developing the cognition of God's attributes and reforming human beliefs in this domain, it employs unique literature. One of the Quranic innovations is the use of the audience's mental spaces and conceptual blending. This concept was proposed and presented by Fauconnier and Turner in cognitive concepts. Examining the application of mental spaces and conceptual blending in the Quran, especially in verses related to divine attributes, plays an important role in the correct human understanding of these transcendental subjects. Finally, conceptual blending and semantic mapping for conveying concepts to the audience are also considered in the present study. The present study, using a descriptive-analytical method and within the framework of semantic analysis, aims to examine the mental spaces and conceptual blending presented in the two attributes of "Creation (Khalq) and nearness (Qurb)" in the verses of the Quran. Since the human mind is sometimes mixed with polytheistic beliefs, and these attributes are extra-material and discussed within the absolute divine rule, understanding them is difficult and challenging for humans. However, the application of the conceptual blending method in this type of subject facilitates understanding for the audience. In conclusion, it is found that in examining the attributes associated with the two above attributes, a conceptual blending with the domains related to these attributes has taken place, which plays an important role in convincing the deniers of resurrection and disbelievers in divine Lordship. In other words, one of the Quran's methods in proving the principles of faith is through mapping human mental experiences with the input domain of divine attributes. These conceptual blends elevate their mental abstraction in the face of supernatural and non-experimental subjects, such as the cognition of God and belief in the occurrence of the Day of Judgment. This knowledge strengthens faith components and serves as evidence for disbelievers.
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Fatemeh Fallah Tafti؛ azam Ghayasi Sani,
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The issue of a revocable divorced woman leaving the home has always been a challenging topic in the field of Islamic jurisprudence and family law. The present study, with an analytical and comparative approach, delves into the jurisprudential and legal dimensions of this issue, focusing on the Quranic text of Surah al-Ṭalāq. The aforementioned verse, which emphasizes the residence of the divorced woman in her husband's home until the end of the waiting period (ʻIddah), is the main focus of the analysis. Using content analysis, the opinions of various jurists and commentators regarding the divorced ...
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The issue of a revocable divorced woman leaving the home has always been a challenging topic in the field of Islamic jurisprudence and family law. The present study, with an analytical and comparative approach, delves into the jurisprudential and legal dimensions of this issue, focusing on the Quranic text of Surah al-Ṭalāq. The aforementioned verse, which emphasizes the residence of the divorced woman in her husband's home until the end of the waiting period (ʻIddah), is the main focus of the analysis. Using content analysis, the opinions of various jurists and commentators regarding the divorced woman's leaving the home have been compared and evaluated, and its compatibility with the principles governing family laws has been considered. The findings indicated that jurists and commentators have diverse opinions regarding the permissibility or non-permissibility of a divorced woman leaving the home: "A group that considers the divorced woman's leaving the home absolutely forbidden and another group that considers leaving with the husband's permission permissible." The reasons of the proponents of both views have been comprehensively examined. The interpretative analysis of the first verse of Surah al-Ṭalāq shows that this verse aims to provide peace and comfort for the divorced woman, and therefore, some restrictions have been considered for her leaving the home
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Sayed mahdi Rahmati
چکیده
The Holy Quran is a sign of the Iʻjāz and truthfulness of the final Prophet's (PBUH) claim of prophethood. It initially challenged opponents to produce something similar, and throughout history, it has become a platform for the endless and comprehensive efforts of scholars of literature, religious studies, and exegesis in accessing the essence of divine revelation. Recognizing and understanding the coherence of verses within the Quranic Surahs is one of the manifestations of these efforts. This importance motivated the present library research to compare the identification of Surah objectives ...
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The Holy Quran is a sign of the Iʻjāz and truthfulness of the final Prophet's (PBUH) claim of prophethood. It initially challenged opponents to produce something similar, and throughout history, it has become a platform for the endless and comprehensive efforts of scholars of literature, religious studies, and exegesis in accessing the essence of divine revelation. Recognizing and understanding the coherence of verses within the Quranic Surahs is one of the manifestations of these efforts. This importance motivated the present library research to compare the identification of Surah objectives with verse coherence using a descriptive-analytical method. This approach aims to investigate the reciprocal relationship between correctly identifying the objective of each Surah and understanding the coherence of its verses. The current research found that although knowing the manner of verse coherence in each Surah, due to its gradual revelation and thematic diversity, is difficult, a sign of the Quran's miraculous nature, and sometimes beyond human capability, subjective evaluation and unprincipled analysis of Surah objectives and verse relationships can hinder access to the consistency and harmony of the Word of God. Therefore, sincere contemplation, preliminary knowledge of the context of revelation and virtues of the Surah, awareness of the general objectives of the Quran, consideration of the Surah's name, utilization of interpretive narrations, attention to the beginning and ending of the Surah, a comprehensive view of all the Surah's themes, and reflection on the Surah's word choice and the significance of frequently repeated words and verses are eight criteria for understanding the harmony and coherence of each Surah's verses. All of these ultimately return to the role of Surah objectives in approaching verse coherence, factors that eliminate initial anxiety and dispersion and reveal the unity, continuity, and consistency of the verses
قرآن و معارف قرآنی، قرآن پژوهی، تفسیر تطبیقی، شبهات قرآنی و زبان قرآن
Yousof Fathi
چکیده
The phrase "Illā mā Malakat Aymānukum (Except those your right hands possess)" in verse 24 of Surah al-Nisāʼ has been interpreted as permitting marriage with married captive women of disbelievers, as an exception to the prohibition of marriage with married women. The fundamental question is whether this translation, exegesis, and understanding of the mentioned verse has Quranic and historical support. The present study, using documentary and descriptive-analytical methods, aims to examine and clarifies the answer to this question in the verses of the Quran and historical reports, and arrives ...
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The phrase "Illā mā Malakat Aymānukum (Except those your right hands possess)" in verse 24 of Surah al-Nisāʼ has been interpreted as permitting marriage with married captive women of disbelievers, as an exception to the prohibition of marriage with married women. The fundamental question is whether this translation, exegesis, and understanding of the mentioned verse has Quranic and historical support. The present study, using documentary and descriptive-analytical methods, aims to examine and clarifies the answer to this question in the verses of the Quran and historical reports, and arrives at the following findings: 1) The text and context of the Quranic verses regarding war and combat do not support such an interpretation; 2) There is no indication that "Except those your right hands possess" refers to prisoners of war; 3) Historical reports do not support the narratives cited by commentators; 4) Explicit rules regarding the treatment of prisoners of war in the Quran do not support this interpretation; 5) Considering the efforts of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) towards the liberation of existing slaves in society, enslaving prisoners is contrary to this ethical practice of the Prophet (PBUH). The history of the Prophet's (PBUH) era can create a fundamental change in the understanding of the verse that forms the basis of its interpretation. These types of translations and interpretations may have a post-analytical basis and be influenced by the era of Islamic conquests
